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Sullivan gives Preds some hope to return | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean
EDMONTON, Alberta — Might the new year bring an old face back to the Predators lineup? The Predators are being careful not to set any timetables for the potential return of forward Steve Sullivan, but the organization is at least hopeful it could happen sometime in January. "The end of January ...
Sullivan gives Preds encouraging news | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean
tennessean.com — Predators forward Steve Sullivan told the team he could be ready to discuss target dates for his... return to the lineup as early as Monday, barring any setbacks before then. The topic of timetable had been very much avoided, but Sullivan met Friday with ... (more) Sullivan gives Preds encouraging news | ...
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tennessean.com — Predators forward Jordin Tootoo didn't need long to settle an old score with the Vancouver Canucks. Just... 22 seconds into Thursday's 2-1 loss to Vancouver, Tootoo dropped the gloves with Canucks forward Alexandre Burrows, who'd infuriated the Predators ... (more) Nashville Nashville Predators | The Tennessean
Tootoo wastes no time getting some revenge | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean
tennessean.com — Predators forward Jordin Tootoo didn't need long to settle an old score with the Vancouver Canucks. Just... 22 seconds into Thursday's 2-1 loss to Vancouver, Tootoo dropped the gloves with Canucks forward Alexandre Burrows, who'd infuriated the Predators ... (more) Tootoo wastes no time getting some revenge | ...
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Empty Netter Assists - Western Conference - 12-28-08
Empty Netters — ... New Years Days because of that darn Winter Classic is Rick Morrissey of the Chicago Tribune. -It's not supposed to um... rain at the Winter Classic. -Last season's Winter Classic gave Blackhawks president John McDonough the inspiration to host this season's game. -Check out the rink at Wrigley Field: -Chicago will try to make some history tonight. -Could Predators forward Steve Sullivan return to the lineup by January? -Blues forward Paul Kariya's hip injury could end ...

Steve Sullivan playing in January?
Kuklas Korner — ... Throughout Steve Sullivan’s long recovery from back injury, the Nashville Predators front office has been extremely cautious in the language they use to describe Sully’s prospects or timetable for returning to NHL action.  That’s what makes this article from Sunday’s Tennessean so compelling: ...

Puck Headlines: Koivu pooh-poohs Blackhawks winning streak
Puck Daddy — Here are your Morning Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • The Chicago Blackhawks have won nine in a row. Mikko Koivu is incredibly unimpressed: "Nine wins in a row shows something about their team. But they aren't that good." Clear some space on the locker room bulletin board for the next time the Hawks meet the Minnesota Wild. [Second City Hockey] • "Russian investigators said Monday that Alexei Cherepanov, the New ...

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tennessean.com 1/5/2009 — It's not set in stone, but after months of avoiding deadlines Steve Sullivan finally has a target date for his return to the lineup. The Predators forward said barring any setbacks he hopes to end an almost two-year absence by playing on Saturday ...
Predators will ease Sullivan into action | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean
tennessean.com 1/8/2009 — Thanks to a clarification on Steve Sullivan's insurance status, the Predators think they'll be able to ease the long-sidelined forward back into the lineup. Sullivan, who has missed almost two years with back problems that required two surgeries, has ...
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kuklaskorner.com 12/16/2008 — From the Nashville Predators : Forward Steve Sullivan is skating with the Predators at practice today. Through the first half of practice, he has skated at full speed in all of the drills with the team. This is the first time Sullivan has ...
Steve Sullivan skates, but not much else | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean
tennessean.com 2/18/2009 — Without a doubt, the fact that Steve Sullivan is skating is remarkable. The Predators winger missed almost two full NHL seasons with back issues that necessitated multiple surgeries, months of rehabilitation, and all but paralyzed his career. Still, ...
Preds celebrate win, Sullivan's return | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean
tennessean.com 1/11/2009 — At least one local sports team left its fans with a warm-and-fuzzy feeling Saturday. Only hours after the Titans' playoff loss cast a pall over Nashville, Predators supporters were on their feet welcoming Steve Sullivan back to the ice for the first ...
Preds insist Trotz won't be fired | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean
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Tonight’s game is crucial. With a win, the Oilers will gain confidence and a playoff spot.   Nashville, with 37 points, has played one more game than the Oilers, who sit at 35 points. A win in regulation would solidify (for ...
Oilers end 9-game skid to Predators, 5-2 (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NHL News 12/29/2008
Dwayne Roloson made 28 saves, and Eric Cole had a goal and two assists in the Edmonton Oilers' 5-2 victory over Nashville on Sunday night. Sheldon Souray, Shawn Horcoff, Andrew Cogliano and Sam Gagner also scored for Edmonton. The Oilers have ...
Oilers 5, Predators 2NYT > Hockey 12/29/2008
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -- Dwayne Roloson made 28 saves, and Eric Cole had a goal and two assists in the Edmonton Oilers' 5-2 victory over Nashville on Sunday night. >
Oilers beat Predators 5-2Boston.com -- Hockey news 12/29/2008
Dwayne Roloson made 28 saves, and Eric Cole had a goal and two assists in the Edmonton Oilers' 5-2 victory over Nashville on Sunday night.
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