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The first HockeyBuzz Radio Road Trip was a smashing success. We had about 150 fans attend as part of the HBR group, we estimate that there were quite a few more Pred fans in the house last night as things got pretty noisy when the Preds stormed back to win.
- Thanks to the St. Louis staff, including Jason Penning… they were wonderful in their help and hospitality. The staff was helpful in getting us credentialed and explaining exactly where to go. It was much appreciated.
- Also, sending out some thanks to the crew at Imo’s Pizza at 20th and Olive for hosting us. We had a huge group of fans come in to meet before the game and their service was excellent!
- I really enjoyed the Blues opening last night... especially the live singing of "When the Blues Go Marching In." Kinda cool...
- Kudos to the St. Louis fans, especially those in 322-323 who put up with our antics and gave as good as they got. Every time a “Let’s Go Predators” chant began, they answered well. They were good sports and we appreciated their welcome.
-I was a little surprised at the mass exodus that occurred after the Preds took a 3-2 lead with just a shade under three minutes to go… a bemused Blues fan (one that was staying put!) explained that they were used to third period collapses and that was becoming a tradition.
- It’s a shame the weather didn’t cooperate, it was a cold and rainy day in St. Louis, but Pred fans were out in force. We saw them all over downtown, at the arch, and on the road driving to and from.
- Big thanks to the broadcast crew, Willy and Tom on pre-game... Pete Weber and the FS Tennessee gang for having us on the air and showing pictures of the gang around St. Louis.
- Special thanks to the heart and soul of HBR, Denise McCann, who had the road trip idea and drove it. You can check out her pictures of the trip at hocleybuzzradio.com. They should be posted later today
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In the “We just can’t seem to avoid ‘em” department, the joy in the Preds taking over 5th in the conference is tempered by a few things, LA having three games in hand, etc… but mostly, San Jose’s drop to 4th has Pred Nation wondering what they gotta do to avoid the Sharks in the first round.
I’m just sayin’…
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Where We Stand… A daily look at where the Predator’s stand in the playoff race…
Coming into today’s play, the Predators stand 2nd in the Central division and 5th in the Western Conference. Nashville is…
- 7 points behind 4th place San Jose, the Sharks have a game in hand.
- 8 points behind 1st place Chicago, the Blackhawks have a game in hand.
In the chase group… Nashville leads…
- 6th place Los Angeles by 2 points, the Kings have three games in hand
- 7th place Colorado by 3 points, the Av’s have two games in hand.
- 8th place Detroit by 6 points, the Red Wings have two games in hand.
- 9th place Calgary by 8 points, the Flames have a game in hand.
The Preds have…
1 game left against – Stars(home - Tuesday), Kings (home), Florida (road)
2 games left against – Coyotes (1r, 1h), Red Wings (1r,1h), Blues (both @ home)
Tonight’s Impact Games
According to SportsClubStats.com, results of last night’s play has the Predators with an 98.4% chance of making the playoffs.
Detroit / Pittsburgh – A Penguins win in regulation improves the Preds playoff chances. Los Angeles / Colorado – Pick your poison, just root for a decision in regulation.
Chase Group Odds of Making the Playoffs (according to SportsClubStats.com)
8. Detroit – 82.3%
9. Calgary – 17.6% - Last night’s loss really hurt the Flames.
10. St. Louis – 2.6%
11. Anaheim – 1.1%
Wed 3/24 – We’re live at Dave and Busters talking to Bill Clement about the Eastern Conference playoff race and we’ll be talking to members of the Phoenix Coyotes broadcast team about their stunning season. 6pm Wednesday, live from Dave and Buster’s at Opry Mills on SportsRadio 560 WNSR.
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