On The Forecheck

Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images “Juice” is ready to rock. 2021-2022 Stats: 67 GP, 38-25-3, .918 Sv%, 2.64 GAA Juuse Saros truly had a breakout season in 2021-2022. He’d never played a starter’s workload, and he handled the pressure incredibly well. Saros was a not-such-a-surprise Vezina Trophy nominee, and his play last season was enough to drag the … [Read more...] about Juuse Saros is Primed for Another Vezina-Worthy Year

Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images Pekka Rinne returns to Nashville, Yakov Trenin may not get to go to Europe, and much more as we head into the final hockey-less Friday of the year. Nashville Predators News Pekka Rinne Re-Joins Predators Organization as Special Alumni Advisor | Nashville PredatorsHe’s back. Fresh from serving as Goaltending coach for … [Read more...] about Friday’s Dump & Chase: He’s Back

Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Training camp is officially here! Nashville Predators News & Notes NHL Burning Questions: Nashville Predators | The Hockey NewsThe folks at The Hockey News have some burning questions about our boys in gold. The most interesting one being, “Is this the last gasp for the Predators’ current core?” I find it … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Dump & Chase: This one time, at training camp…

Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images One of the Predators’ young guns is looking to build up from a very strong foundation. It was about time that Philip Tomasino got his full shot at the NHL level, and he sure didn’t disappoint. He was not Trevor Zegras or Moritz Seider, but plenty of factors contributed to the season he had in 2021-22, including ones outside … [Read more...] about Philip Tomasino looking to improve on a solid 2021-22 season

Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images Also - MacKinnon gets paid. After 834 games in the League and winning the James Norris Trophy in 2012-13, @PKSubban1 is hanging 'em up.Congratulations, P.K.! Best of luck in retirement. pic.twitter.com/gQzKyEvoVA— NHL (@NHL) September 20, 2022 Thank You! pic.twitter.com/rpyePEKvyG— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) September … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Dump and Chase: The One When All the Defensemen Retired

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The season is approaching. NHL superstar roundtable - Must-see teams, summer highlights, rule changes, trade reactions | ESPNTomas Hertl is looking forward to facing the Nashville Predators in Prague, and more. PHF releases Season 8 Schedule | The Ice GardenThe PHF season is also approaching fast! 'Iron Man' Keith Yandle announces … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Dump & Chase: Gearing Up

Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images Take me to your herd. What can we expect from #10 this season? 2021-22 Recap: Regular Season: 79 GP, 7 G, 21 A, 30 P, CF (5v5) 41.3 %, 16:10 ATOI Playoffs: 4 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 0 P, 16:07 ATOI I take a lot of significance from numbers (not numerology?), and jersey numbers have always been an interesting part of player research … [Read more...] about Colton Sissons is the Leader of the Herd

Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Rookie camp is in progress. Some more pictures for Day 2 of #Preds rookie camp, before they head for Raleigh this evening for the Prospect Showcase @OnTheFutureOTF @OnTheForecheck @RenegadesOfPuck pic.twitter.com/LOlpoyt67S— Bryan Bastin (@BryanBastin) September 15, 2022 LeGrand Coffee House named Devils Buy … [Read more...] about Friday’s Dump & Chase: Edge Work

Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NHL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Nashville Predators fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate. Please take our survey … [Read more...] about Predators Reacts Survey