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Nashville Predators: The Hottest Team In The NHL

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:06:36 +0000

A team that had once been written off, the Nashville Predators came back to defeat Colorado 4-2 in overtime in the Pepsi Center for their seventh consecutive victory and 12th win in their last 15 games. A team that was dead last in the NHL after a 3-6-1 start is now sixth in the Western Conference on the strength of this run, and now are 7-2 in the month of November. This streak has occurred because the team has bought in to the philosophy of Head Coach Barry Trotz. Being well-prepared to play is a trait that Trotz and his staff have executed well over the years and have emphasized this season. Not having marquee talent means that this team has to be well prepared each night to be competitive. He has set this team up to play to its strengths—tough defense, solid goal tending, and opportunistic scoring. Shoot the puck, crash the net, create opportunities—nothing fancy, but when played as coached will lead to wins. And this team is winning because they are executing this strategy to perfection. ...

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Preds run win streak to 7, top Avs in OT (AP)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:47:58 +0000

David Legwand scored at 3:07 of overtime to give Nashville a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night, the Predators' seventh straight victory. J.P. Dumont, Marcel Goc and Shea Weber also scored, and Pekka Rinna made 19 saves in Nashville's 11th victory in its last 13 games. Milan Hejduk had a goal and an assist, rookie defenseman Ryan Wilson, Marek Svatos added goals, and...

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Nashville Predators Quarter Season Report Card

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:34:31 +0000

Twenty one games are in the books, and it's time to grade the Predators quarter season performance.With a 12-8-1 record and 25 points, the Predators currently sit 10th in the Western Conference. Let's take a look at the team components and overall grade, and then we will look at the individual players. GOALTENDING Pekka Rinne has solidified his position as the number one goaltender and is rounding back in to the form that made him an outstanding rookie. Dan Ellis provides a solid back up. Grade: B+ DEFENSE After some early season shakiness, the defense core has settled down. It has been solid on the blue line and has contributed to the offense. Francis Buillon has proven to be a quality off-season add for the Predators . Grade: B FORWARDS This is a group that struggled mightily in the early season, and their production was anemic. It appears that they have bought in to the system that Head Coach Barry Trotz has been preaching: shoot the puck, crash the ...

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