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Predators' Smith hopes rookie wall is behind him

The Tennessean Nashville Predators forward Craig Smith recently played for Team USA in the World Championship for the second year in a row, but this time he hopes the experience pays dividends next season.
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Trade revitalizes career of former Pred Zidlicky

The Tennessean Former Nashville Predators defenseman Marek Zidlicky wasn't happy about being traded at first, but now his New Jersey Devils are in the Eastern Conference finals.
  • 4 days ago
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Poll: Predators unrestricted free agents

The Tennessean Other than Ryan Suter, which unrestricted free agent should the Predators place highest priority on re-signing?
  • 6 days ago
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Analysis: Roster tweaks could make Preds contenders again

The Tennessean The Nashville Predators, despite 15 unrestricted and restricted free agents on the roster, could contend for the Stanley Cup next season if they make a few tweaks.
  • 6 days ago
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Record TV Ratings Indicative of Growing Predators Fan Base

NHL.com The Nashville Predators saw a record number of fans come through the Bridgestone Arena turnstiles during the 2011-12 campaign, with a franchise-record 25 sellouts during the regular season and...
  • 7 days ago
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Preds Prospect Austin Watson Named OHL Playoff MVP

NHL.com Preds 2010 First Round pick Austin Watson was named the Ontario Hockey League's Playoff MVP after leading the London Knights to the OHL title --- and the OHL's spot in the Memorial Cup Tournament....
  • 8 days ago
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Analysis: Suter's exit would shake Preds lineup

The Tennessean Almost a week after the Nashville Predators season ended, fans are left to wonder what happen to a team that looked capable of making a strong Stanley Cup run.
  • 10 days ago
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Predators defend team's future

The Tennessean General manager David Poile talked about the future of three key Nashville Predators - Ryan Suter, Shea Weber and Alexander Radulov - in Thursday's final season press conference.
  • 11 days ago
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Hornqvist Added To Team Sweden; Becomes 8th Preds Player At This Year's Tournament

NHL.com Preds forward Patric Hornqvist was added to Team Sweden's roster today for the 2012 World Championships, currently underway in co-host countries Finland and Sweden. Hornqvist becomes the eighth...
  • 11 days ago
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Preds hope playoff loss won't run off new fans

The Tennessean The Nashville Predators are heading into perhaps the most pivotal and challenging offseason in the franchise's history. There is a sense of hope that they are on the right path.
  • 12 days ago
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Preds, Suter discuss future

The Tennessean The Nashville Predators hope to keep Ryan Suter with a long-term contract, but it's unclear whether the All-Star defenseman feels the same way.
  • 12 days ago
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Weber stays silent about his contract

The Tennessean Nashville Predators captain Shea Weber said he will wait until most of the sting of losing to the Phoenix Coyotes goes away before thinking about his future.
  • 12 days ago
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Radulov reveals injury to knee

The Tennessean Nashville Predators forward Alexander Radulov says he has an injured knee that will require surgery
  • 12 days ago
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4 Preds Set To Join Teams For 2012 World Championships

NHL.com Preds forwards Andrei Kostitsyn and Sergei Kostitsyn have both agreed to join Team Belarus for the 2012 World Championships, while Martin Erat is expected to join the Czech Republic squad and...
  • 13 days ago
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Craig Smith Added to 2012 U.S. Men's National Team

NHL.com from USA Hockey Press ReleaseTeam USA Competing in IIHF Men's World Championship in Helsinki, FinlandHELSINKI, Finland - Center Craig Smith (Madison, Wis./Nashville Predators/Univ. of Wisconsin)...
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Coyotes show no slowing

The Tennessean The Phoenix Coyotes' current run has taken them further than any other team in the franchise's 33-year NHL history
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Preds brass looks to keep nucleus together

The Tennessean The Nashville Predators, thanks to 15 free agents on the roster, will face one of the most challenging offseasons in franchise history.
  • 13 days ago
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Trotz is pleased with Preds' improvement this season

The Tennessean Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz says he is happy with the improvement the team showed this season even with the disappointing loss to the Phoenix Coyotes.
  • 13 days ago
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Predators hope to keep core of roster intact, Poile says

The Tennessean Nashville Predators general manager David Poile said he expects some changes to the roster this offseason but his goal is to keep the core of the team intact for the 2012-13 season.Josh Cooper:...
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Blog Articles

Devils & Rangers settle in for a long series: Tuesday's notes

On the Forecheck (Dirk Hoag) — Thanks to a 4-1 New Jersey victory in Game Four, the Devils & Rangers are now in for another long series, and as you can imagine in a matchup featuring New York & New Jersey, it's all about...
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Eastern Conference Game 4 Thread

On the Forecheck (Dirk Hoag) — The Devils need to make a stand on home ice, as they face a 2-1 series deficit to the Rangers... Next Game New York Rangers @ New Jersey Devils Monday, May 21, 2012, 7:00 PM...
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Really cool full page photo in the newest ESPN the Magazine issue.

On the Forecheck (Aditya T (smashville)) — Really cool full page photo in the newest ESPN the Magazine issue.
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Preds in review: Colin Wilson

The Tennessean (JOSH COOPER, The Tennessean) — For a good portion of the year, it seemed like 2011-12 would be a turning point for Colin Wilson. He played on Nashville’s top line for the majority of the season. He matched his point total...
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SB Nation's NHL Awards 2012: OTF's Vezina Trophy Ballot

On the Forecheck (Dirk Hoag) — As we look ahead to the 2012 NHL Awards taking place in Las Vegas next month, the assembled SB Nation hockey bloggers conducted our own balloting for the major awards, and this morning, Jonathan...
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Coyotes Escape From L.A., Russia Conquers the World: Monday's notes

On the Forecheck (Dirk Hoag) — Yesterday saw two big games on opposite ends of the hockey world. In the Western Conference Finals, the Phoenix Coyotes slowed down the L.A. Kings ' rampage for a day, while at the World...
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Western Conference Finals Game 4 Thread

On the Forecheck (Dirk Hoag) — Can the Kings close the deal, and claim the Clarence Campbell Bowl for the first time in 19 years? Next Game Phoenix Coyotes @ Los Angeles Kings Sunday, May 20, 2012, 2:00 PM...
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The nature of Erat’s injury

The Tennessean (JOSH COOPER, The Tennessean) — Yesterday, Predators (and Czech Republic) forward Martin Erat took a hard high hit from Libor Hudacek of Slovakia in the IIHF Hockey World Championship. Czech Republic General Manager Slava Lener...
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I don't even know what to title this

On the Forecheck (Marc Torrence) — I don't even know what to title this OtF enforcer 3DLink's Honey Badger/Predobear creation has made the rounds, but we didn't know it made it THIS far around. ( sticktap to Zack Bennett ...
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Hockey season is finally over for the Preds: Sunday's notes

On the Forecheck (Dirk Hoag) — Thanks to the Czech Republic losing yesterday (and Martin Erat getting knocked from the game with a concussion ), all of the Nashville Predators are officially done playing for this season....
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Martin Erat suffers concussion at World Championships

On the Forecheck (Dirk Hoag) — Just when you thought the World Championships weren't worth paying attention to... bad news comes for Nashville Predators fans. While playing for the Czech Republic in a 3-1 semifinal loss to...
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Eastern Conference Finals Game 3 Thread

On the Forecheck (Dirk Hoag) — With this series tied 1-1, the battle for the Prince of Wales Trophy moves to New Jersey: Next Game New York Rangers @ New Jersey Devils Saturday, May 19, 2012, Noon Central...
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New features announced for NHL '13

On the Forecheck (Marc Torrence) — If you're like me, you love playing EA Sports' NHL games, even after the season is over. The series is probably my favorite of all the EA Sports games. EA Sports has already announced a couple...
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A night without the NHL Playoffs = Memorial Cup time: Friday afternoon notes

On the Forecheck (Dirk Hoag) — The NHL playoffs are going dark for a night before resuming tomorrow, but die-hard puckheads can still catch some action, as Canadian junior's signature tournament, the Memorial Cup, takes center...
  • 3 days ago
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Pekka Rinne on Radulov: "a big and colorful character"

On the Forecheck (Dirk Hoag) — In an interview with the Finnish site Kaleva.fi , Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne discussed the frustration over his team's second-round exit from the playoffs, how much the whole ...
  • 4 days ago
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Varying views on suspensions emerge

The Tennessean (JOSH COOPER, The Tennessean) — With the Predators season finished for over a week, some varying views on the suspensions of Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal are starting to...
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No news on Suter likely this week

The Tennessean (JOSH COOPER, The Tennessean) — It sounds like next week will be decision week for Ryan Suter. On breakout day last week, the defenseman, who will be an unrestricted free agent July 1, if he and the Predators can’t come to...
  • 4 days ago
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Voting opens today for Pekka Rinne in Quarterfinals of NHL13 Cover Contest

On the Forecheck (Dirk Hoag) — Pekka Rinne has stood on his head for the Nashville Predators, and now it's your turn to stand up for him. Voting has opened this morning in the quarterfinal round of the EA Sports' NHL 13 Cover...
  • 4 days ago
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Shea Weber speaks about Radulov/AK46, too: Friday's notes

On the Forecheck (Dirk Hoag) — After reading the first item in this morning's hockey notes, I'm left wondering if there's a relationship between the physical distance from Nashville, and the candor with which players speak to...
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Western Conference Finals Game 3 Thread

On the Forecheck (Dirk Hoag) — The battle in the West shifts to Los Angeles, as the Kings try to keep the Coyotes on the ropes: Next Game Phoenix Coyotes @ Los Angeles Kings Thursday, May 17, 2012, 8:00 PM...
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