TSN panelist Darren Pang reported that an insider close to the Nashville Predators has stated that the franchise has fired associate coach, Peter Horachek, after nearly ten years with the team. Horachek was hired by the Predators during the 2002-2003 season and was assigned to coach the Predators’ AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. The following season, he joined the staff ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, the league does some work to pave way for the Original Six Era of the NHL, a Stanley Cup is won, a playoff record for defenseman is set by the guy you’re probably thinking of, a playoff blowout, two records (one all-time and one team) are set by one team’s victory, great news for one city ... Read More »
The Detroit Red Wings have been one of the NHL’s model franchises for the past couple of decades. Thanks to their late season surge, they made the playoffs for the 22nd consecutive season. In that time, they’ve won 6 President’s Trophies (next best is 2), 14 division titles, 4 Stanley Cups, and an astonishing 1,010 games during that time. They ... Read More »
After a surprising move of trading veteran player Martin Erat, along with Milwaukee Admirals forward Michael Latta, to the Washington Capitals in exchange for top prospect Filip Forsberg, things seemed to be looking up for the Nashville Predators. All was not as it seemed as the Preds went on to go 0-3 over the past weekend. Columbus 3 – Nashville ... Read More »
Excitement is rushing through the “Lou” today, as the Blues are coming off a big win over the Chicago Blackhawks. But the good vibes have narrow sights, as the Blues are still a long way from where they want to be. Despite St. Louis’ shootout win against Chicago, the Blues have only 38 points on the season so far, which ... Read More »
It’s crunch time for the Devils, and it arrived unexpectedly on the heels of a tremendous season last year that saw the Devils reach the Stanley Cup Final. This season has been a roller coaster year: at one point, they Devils are winning a back-to-back home-and-home over the formidable Pittsburgh Penguins, and the next week, they’re giving up 12 goals ... Read More »
Nashville, TN - With the shortened season dwindling down to it’s last few weeks, the Nashville Predators were well aware that every point is crucial and that another loss to the last-place Colorado Avalanche was just not acceptable. The Predators, who had just lost to the Avalanche 3 days prior in OT, were able to rally late in the third period ... Read More »
The Flyers have claimed forward Adam Hall off waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 32 year old forward appeared in 20 games for the Bolts this season where he notched four assists. He averaged over just ten minutes of ice time per game. Hall also played six games with the Carolina Hurricanes this season (after Tampa put him on ... Read More »
The Edmonton Oilers faced the Nashville Predators on March 25th once more at Bridgestone Arena. While the results weren’t as brutal as the 6-0 shutout massacre back on March 8, the Oilers still failed to get the win that they so desperately needed, and instead extended their losing streak. It’s notable that this game is the first time since January ... Read More »
After a long, rough road trip and a four-game losing skid, the Nashville Predators knew that their playoff chances were slowly slipping away. They’re currently 13-13-6 for the season, holding 32 points, and sitting at 10th place in the Western Conference. After adding many new faces to the ice, two forwards and a defenseman, the young blood from Milwaukee seems ... Read More »
If the season couldn’t get any worse for the Vancouver Canucks, it just got a little more terrible. The Vancouver Canucks lost winger David Booth for the rest of the season and defenceman Alex Edler to suspension Friday. Booth underwent surgery Friday after suffering a severe ankle sprain last Saturday against Detroit on Millionaires night. Booth has been out since ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, Gordie Howe does some work, an absolutely heartwarming story, a legendary goon records a very impressive accomplishment that isn’t just about punching people in the face, and an ancient goaltender that’s still playing today ties (and eventually breaks) and NHL record. March 21, 1954 – Putting up a goal and two assists in his team’s final ... Read More »
Nashville, TN – If the Nashville Predators were hoping there was light at the end of the tunnel, then they better take a second look at the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Predators drop the puck at 6 p.m. Central tonight in hopes of having something positive to end their horrible 5 game road trip on. A road trip that started ... Read More »
After getting shut out 6-0 in their last game against the Nashville Predators, it’s safe to say that the Edmonton Oilers had something to prove in the March 17 game that took place on the Oilers’ home turf. They faced the Predators at Rexall Place with a much different result this time. Sorry, Predators. No shut out tonight. The first ... Read More »
The Edmonton Oilers finally returned home after a 17 day, 9 game road trip. They put in a great effort the past two games and managed to turn their losing streak around. They faced the Detroit Red Wings at Rexall Place, looking to build upon their streak of two wins after shutting out the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night. The ... Read More »
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