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Thanksgiving in February for Preds fans
Thanksgiving in February for Preds fans
This is a long post, but one i would love every Predators fan to check it out. Please spread the word, and take the time to read it. > > Predators fans have been through quite a lot in the last few years. First it was the team being sold , and what looked like an impending move to Canada ...
Predators predict they'll show slight profit | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean
tennessean.com — A Predators franchise that reported $70 million in losses under Craig Leipold is on target to make money for the second straight season under new ownership, majority owner David Freeman said. The Predators are forecasting a tiny profit of $145,000, ... (more) Predators predict they'll show slight profit | ...
Steve Sullivan skates, but not much else | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean
tennessean.com — 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, ... (more) Steve Sullivan skates, but not much else | ...
Podcast Pick:  Preds On The Glass
Podcast Pick: Preds On The Glass
hockeyprogram.blogspot.com — Just wanted to throw this out there... Preds On The Glass will be on in just a few short minutes at 3:30pm PT on Blog Talk Radio. Listen to Jackson, Fisher, and Buddy as they go over all things Nashville Predators. This fast paced 30 minute podcast tells it like it is. (more) Podcast Pick: Preds On The Glass
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Be thankful, for a change
On the Forecheck — ... In a refreshing change of pace, Paul Nicholson takes the time to say thanks to the people and organizations that make NHL hockey a reality here in Nashville. I think it’s an exercise that fans in every city should consider undertaking. Be thankful for what we’ve got, and for all those who put in the money and the effort to make it happen.  In particular, Paul notes what happened when he got the opportunity to chat with the owner of ...

Meet the man tasked with saving the Preds: An interview with owner David Freeman
From The Rink — ... "He is very pragmatic and realistic about Nashville as a hockey market and sets reasonable short-term goals and works within his budget for success, something previous ownership (or other teams' owners) could not always have been said to do," said Nicholson, who added that Freeman had personally touched base with him about a blog entry he wrote earlier this year. ...

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