On the Forecheck Apr 10, 2021
Preview: Nashville Predators vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 4/10/21: Medic!
Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Also known as the “Everyone is Injured” edition. Nashville Predators The Predators are the proud owners of a playoff spot less than a week before the NHL Trade Deadline. They’re the biggest wildcard, the biggest “what if?,” and the most-injured team out there. It feels silly saying “literally everyone is hurt,” but after sticking up for his teammates on Thursday, even Mathieu Olivier is hurt. This means we could see more of David Farrance, Tyler Lewington, Michael McCarron, and possibly Rem Pitlick and Tanner Jeannot. Jeannot...
On the Forecheck Apr 10, 2021
Saturday’s Dump & Chase: The Hits Keep Coming
Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Injuries, trade rumors, and more. Nashville Predators' injury list grows longer with Filip Forsberg on IR | ESPNWe already knew Forsberg was hurt, but Mathieu Olivier and Alexandre Carrier have timelines of several weeks. Eeli Tolvanen is week-to-week. NHL trade deadline: 9 forwards who could be moved | Sportsnet.caMikael Granlund is on this list, but I'm skeptical--not least because the author thinks the Nashville Predators weren't interested in him last offseason, instead of vice versa. NHL Trade Deadline: Mike Hoffman...
On the Forecheck Apr 3, 2021
Preview: Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks 4/3/21: Demons
Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Afternoon hockey. Nashville Predators Well, with all the injuries...recalling Tommy Novak is big. It’s no secret I am a Novak fan. I don’t expect him in the lineup, but the recall is big. Will we see Rem Pitlick in the lineup today? They both deserve some playing time. The #Preds have recalled forwards Michael McCarron and Mathieu Olivier, as well as defenseman Jeremy Davies, from the taxi squad. Forward Tommy Novak has been recalled to the taxi squad from Chicago (AHL).— Nashville Preds PR (@PredsPR) April 3,...
On the Forecheck Mar 25, 2021
Preview: Nashville Predators vs. Detroit Red Wings 3/25/21: It’s Not Much
Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Maybe there won’t be any hot mics tonight. Well, it’s certainly been an interesting several hours since Nashville defeated Detroit on Tuesday evening. If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s a brief recap. Nashville Predators Goals from Mathieu Olivier and Mikael Granlund sealed a neat little victory for the Predators on Tuesday evening. Roman Josi returned from Injured Reserve and Juuse Saros performed spectacularly in net. Just check out this video package of his saves: Last night's highlights on repeat ...
On the Forecheck Mar 15, 2021
Nashville Predators 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 1: Hungry Dogs Run Faster
Photo by Scott Audette /NHLI via The young guns are showing out, and it’s fun to watch. The Nashville Predators played a hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning today, and damn if it wasn’t the most fun I’ve had watching this team all year. At long last, the youth movement is in full swing, folks! What happened, who starred, and where does the team go from here? All that below. First Period The game kicked off with a surprising play by Mathieu Olivier and the newly christened “Beast Line” from the opening face-off. Olivier pantsed the entire Stamkos line...
