NHL Power Poll: Grading the goalies
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:06:49 PST)
It has been a strange year for goaltenders. Some of the most consistent, durable goalies in the game have missed...
Finnish court fines Karalahti for cocaine use
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:13:30 PST)
A Finnish court fined former NHL player Jere Karalahti $1,900 on Monday for using cocaine last year. The Helsinki City Court found Karalahti guilty of using cocaine in March 2007, based on a photograph found on a laptop of a friend. The photo shows a white, powdery substance in Karalahti's nose. Last month, Karalahti told the court it might have been cocaine, but that he could not remember because...
Predators Team Report
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:17:46 PST)
What was all that talk about discipline and cutting down on penalties?
Just when the Predators appeared to have their penalty problems under control, they had too much bad behavior Saturday night against Minnesota as they lost their third straight game on home ice.
Monday night, the Predators are back on the road at Buffalo. The road has usually been more kind to the Predators than home ice at times in the past despite enthusiastic crowds at the Sommet Center.
When things go bad early, the Predators have to learn not to compound the problems with more mistakes.
Just when it appeared that the Predators had found their way, they took a huge detour. They played an undisciplined game against the Wild, something that coach Barry Trotz says his staff and all of...
Puck Headlines: Disgraced ex-agent/hockey 'god' opens Web site
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:53:02 PST)
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Frost goes free; Danton, his life in ruins, continues to pay
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:35:36 PST)
Former NHL player Mike Danton remains in a U.S. prison while the man was his mentor, creepy agent/coach David Frost, walks the streets acquitted of unseemly activities.
Would more Canadian teams help or hurt hockey in U.S.?
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:27:30 PST)
There's a delightfully surreal disconnect whenever a Canadian journalist writes about expansion and/or...
Friday's three stars: Sergei surges for OT winner in Philly
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:07:24 PST)
No. 1 star: Sergei Samsonov, Carolina Hurricanes Yes, Sergei Samsonov is still the completely underwhelming...
Oilers' shortages have MacTavish over a barrel
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:55:29 PST)
With his Edmonton Oilers mired in sludge, coach Craig MacTavish is in jeopardy of losing his job.
Panthers get Tarnasky from Predators for Belak
(Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:30:13 PST)
The Florida Panthers acquired center Nick Tarnasky from the Nashville Predators on Thursday for right wing Wade Belak. The 24-year-old Tarnasky had an assist and 17 penalty minutes in 11 games for Nashville this season. The 32-year-old Belak had no points and 25 penalty minutes in 15 games for Florida this season.
Predators acquire Belak from Panthers for Tarnasky
(Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:23:01 PST)
The Nashville Predators added some veteran toughness Thursday, acquiring right wing Wade Belak from the Florida Panthers for center Nick Tarnasky.
Puck Headlines: Calling for an All-Star Game boycott
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:19:28 PST)
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Minor League Malarkey: Puttin' on the foil, wearin' ugly sweaters
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:51:31 PST)
Minor League Malarkey focuses on the goofy world of minor-league hockey; from the characters to the fights to...
Tuesday's three stars: Mason gets vengeance, shuts out Preds
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:36:28 PST)
No. 1 star: Chris Mason, St. Louis Blues During the off-season, the Nashville Predators decided to re-sign...
Puck Headlines: Debating Claude Lemieux's NHL comeback
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:36:24 PST)
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Predators recall LW Pihlstrom
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:56:01 PST)
The Nashville Predators on Monday recalled left wing Antti Pihlstrom from Milwaukee of the American Hockey League.
NHL Power Poll: Quarter-pole questions
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:37:57 PST)
With the NHL's regular season a quarter of the way completed, we pose the biggest question facing each team in this week's rankings.
Sunday's three stars: Zubrus proves existence of NJ offense
(Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:57:34 PST)
No. 1 star: Dainius Zubrus, New Jersey Devils The Devils have found a handy way to overcome the loss of Martin...
Video: Hey there Malone, a Penguins fan just torched you
(Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:38:13 PST)
Naturally, a merciless, scathing song parody by a Pittsburgh Penguins fan that goofs on Ryan Malone hits the...
Arnott in Predators' lineup
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:41:47 PST)
Nashville captain Jason Arnott was in the starting lineup Friday night for the Predators' game against Tampa Bay, just four days after a scary on-ice collision that resulted in a neck strain. Arnott was taken off the ice on a stretcher Monday night after he and San Jose's Joe Pavelski collided and crashed into the net as they charged toward the puck.
Puck Headlines: Morrow done; Jarkko's love of crocodile hunting
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:49:18 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Islanders ice girls are parts authorities
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:31:10 PST)
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Predators assign pair to Milwaukee
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:18:02 PST)
The Nashville Predators on Thursday assigned rookie right wings Patric Hornqvist and Ryan Jones to Milwaukee of the American Hockey League.
Puck Headlines: Rick Tocchet's subtle digs at Barry Melrose?
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:20:38 PST)
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Predators C Arnott leaves game
(Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:51:01 PST)
Nashville Predators captain Jason Arnott left Monday's 4-1 loss against the San Jose Sharks in the first period.
