Lightning Strikes Twice in the Same Place: It was just about two years ago that the Lightning signed Brad Richards to a five-year, $39 million contract, on the strength of his performance in Tampa's 2004 Stanley Cup run. Richards, while talented and versatile, doesn't have great offensive...... , posted on July 01, 2008 more

Blame Schneider: Wow. Helene Elliott at the LA Times really came out swinging this morning, the day after Anaheim was bounced out of the first round of the playoffs: When [Scott] Niedermayer returned and General Manager Brian Burke had to make salary-cap...... , posted on April 21, 2008 more

Hasek: 'Take Two! They're Small': So Red Wing goalie Dom Hasek continues to give up back-to-back goals. In last night's loss to Nashville, the two goals were within 32 seconds of each other, which is actually better than the previous two games, where he up...... , posted on April 17, 2008 more

Playoff Shockers!: I don't know who was more shocked by Nashville's comeback win over the Wings -- me or Detroit? Nashville scored twice in nine seconds in the third to beat the Wings 5-3. Do you want an interesting tidbit? Detroit goalie...... , posted on April 15, 2008 more

Leetch Retires: This probably isn't shocking to anyone, but here in New York it's kind of a big deal: Brian Leetch officially announced his retirement. He hadn't played as a Ranger in two years but Rangers beat writer John Dellapina, bless his...... , posted on May 25, 2007 more

Predatory Trading?: Nashville has to be loving that Peter Forsberg trade. He picked up an assist in his return to the Predators after missing six games with an upper body injury. He's got a goal and six assists in eight games. Scottie...... , posted on March 19, 2007 more

Foppa Flies Off: I don't know why the Predators gave up so much for Peter Forsberg (login info.). Two draft picks and a prospect for a rental? A rental who announced "Today is not a good day... . It's been a really bad...... , posted on February 16, 2007 more

Pock-Checked: I'm not sure how interesting this is to non-Ranger fans, but the Journal News had an interesting chat with Rangers' defenseman Thomas Pock. The Rangers blueline is a mess. The defensemen are slow, hesitant to make contact, and absurdly inefficient...... , posted on November 09, 2006 more

License to Thrill: Free agent season. I'm not into hunting, but if I were, I imagine I would be just as excited about the start of hunting season. Or maybe, if I were into fashion, I'd be this excited about fashion week. Although,...... , posted on July 03, 2006 more

Bad Chemistry: Does anyone else get the feeling that something chemical happened in Colorado that made Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne suck? Kariya, as mentioned yesterday, is kicking butt in Nashville and Selanne is rocking Anaheim (again) (login info.). Yet the two...... , posted on November 01, 2005 more

Give Luck Its Due: The Boston Globe has a nice look at how Nashville became so successful this season (login info.). The short answer is good goaltending and wise free agent signings. The long answer is a little bit of luck. The league is...... , posted on October 31, 2005 more

Too Many Numbers: Sure the lockout is over, but now with the salary cap in place, we're still force to wade through numbers. Painful numbers. Kevin Paul Dupont looks at the Bruins and how the unexpected free agency of Joe Thornton and Sergei...... , posted on August 08, 2005 more

Banjos to Facewashes: I have to admit, as a professional hockey blogger you might suspect I'm a bit optimistic about the game. But I'm really not. I'm sort of shocked they even settled the lockout. And I'm even more shocked that after being...... , posted on July 20, 2005 more

Roenick Misses Phoenix; Nashville Loves Sullivan: Wow. The Arizona Republic reports that Jeremy Roenick told a radio host he wants to return to the Coyotes. The Republic points out it's not very likely given Roenick's contract and salary, but can you imagine Roenick and Brett Hull,...... , posted on August 04, 2004 more

Vokoun Saves Lives: It's kind of funny that the Wings decided to go after David Legwand, Steve Sullivan, Kimmo Timonen, Scott Walker and Marek Zidlicky and ended up losing. Maybe the Wings were so worried with running those key Predators, they couldn't focus...... , posted on April 12, 2004 more

Jumping the Gun; Caps Worse as a Whole: We're going to jump the gun and give this postseason's JUMPING THE GUN award to ESPN's Bill Clement and Gary Thorn. Nashville was up 1-0 on Detroit in the second when the two, discussing Predator goalie Tomas Vokoun, both started...... , posted on April 08, 2004 more

Western Horse Race: I love that the season is ticking down and that eighth seed in the West is still totally up for grabs. Right now, it's owned by Edmonton and Nashville. But the Kings and Blues are within two and one respectively....... , posted on March 23, 2004 more

Nashville Smashville: You've got to love Steve Sullivan in Nashville. A three point night against Pittsburgh in a 9-4 Predator victory. Is there a reason the Penguins are allowed to still play? Besides to beat or tie the Islanders? And did anyone...... , posted on March 05, 2004 more

Sullivan and Nashville Making Beautiful Music Together: Do you even have to say that Steve Sullivan is paying off for the Predators? In case you don't have to say it, I'll say it anyway: Steve Sullivan is paying off for the Predators. The Predators beat Phoenix 8-2...... , posted on February 23, 2004 more

Sullivan Pays Off Immediately: Steve Sullivan wasted no time in making his mark in Nashville. He put up a hat trick against the San Jose Sharks. On his first three shots. Nashville won 7-3. I hope the NHl doesn't shut down next season if...... , posted on February 19, 2004 more

Predators Not Ready for Golf: What's going on with the Predators? They grabbed Steve Sullivan from the Blackhawks. He's a great pick-up for them. And they got him for just two second-round draft picks. The Predators also extended original Predator Scott Walker's contract. How sad...... , posted on February 18, 2004 more

Tootoo Too Violent: Nashville's Jordin Tootoo is pretty big time. The Times did a big piece on him Saturday. Tootoo really seems to have changed the chemistry of the Predators. They're still awful, but now they're feisty (some might say violent) as hell....... , posted on November 17, 2003 more

Wings Divided and Conquered: Saturday night I scrolled through the games to see what was going on around the league. I saw Detroit up 3-0 on Nashville in the third and decided against even tuning in the game. It seemed pointless. Yeah. Sure. Nashville...... , posted on November 10, 2003 more

Turco Strikes Again: Geez. Everyone is always talking about protecting goalies. Who's going to protect us from the goalies? Or from Dallas goalie Marty Turco anyway? Saturday night against the Predators, he racked up eight minutes worth of penalties in the last six...... , posted on October 13, 2003 more

Swinging Trades: Oh my. This is a pretty awkward headline. I hope no one changes it by the time I get this posted: "Sens, Preds, Wild involved in three-way" For those of you without a potty mind like mine, the Predators got...... , posted on June 27, 2003 more

Suter Power: Geez. The Predators are trying to get gritty defenseman Gary Suter to come back from retirement so he can play with his nephew, who Nashville just drafted. Gary Suter is 39. Ryan Suter is 18. It's not a horrible idea...... , posted on June 25, 2003 more

Country Music on Ice: Everyone loves Nashville lately. Even Wes Goldstein from SportsLine.com. He calls them the hottest team in the NHL right now. They'd be a lock for a playoff spot if they had won more than 2 of their first 20 games....... , posted on March 04, 2003 more

Blackhawks Stuck by Nashville: Just when you think the Blackhawks have hit bottom, they go and lose to the Predators. Nashville beat Chicago 5-4 in overtime Saturday night, handing the Hawks their sixth loss in a row and ninth in their last 10 games....... , posted on March 03, 2003 more

Yo Quiero Cinco Goals: Every time a bell rings, an angel gets it wings. Every time the Nashville Predators ring in five goals at home, a rink full of hockey fans get free Taco Bell. Welcome to Southern hockey. The Predators racked up five...... , posted on February 19, 2003 more

Bloody Brothers: Speaking of Nashville (and of Oiler Georges Laraque [see below]), This is a hilarious story about Laraque and Nashville enforcer Stu Grimson. It's all about how they love to kick the crap out of each other. Here's Laraque on their...... , posted on October 09, 2002 more