Wanna blog? Start your own hockey blog with My HockeyBuzz. Register for free today!
 

Monday Notes - Updated

September 12, 2011, 12:52 PM ET [ Comments]
Paul McCann
Nashville Predators Blogger •Predators Radio Network • RSSArchiveCONTACT
Random Notes

- Really good interview with Wade Belak in today’s Tennessean. Josh Cooper interviewed Belak a few weeks before his death.

- I love the first weekend of the NFL season… it means hockey ain’t far away!

- Rookie camp began over the weekend and these baby Preds have already hit the road… they will play at Tampa today and at Florida tomorrow.

- Crowd estimates were over 100,000 for the memorial service in Russia over the weekend for the victims of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash.

- For those desperate for a hockey fix… there is coverage of the Traverse City Prospects Tournament on NHL Network. Today’s game is a replay of yesterday’s Rangers/Stars game, 1pm airtime … Tomorrow is Hurricanes/ Rangers at 2:30pm CDT… the game will be rerun at 6pm CDT.

- The news of the impending bankruptcy of the New Jersey Devils is not entirely shocking. I wonder when they jump to the top of the relocation wheel of fortune… UPDATE - The Devils have come out called these reports "patently untrue." Glad to hear it...

- Looks like Flyers blueliner Chris Pronger is skating again after off-season back surgery. Philly will need him if they are to contend.

- The AHL announced that they will be having their All-Star game at the famous Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

- Drew Doughty turning down a 9 year / $68 million offer??? If that is true, I really wonder what else he is looking for… and if LA should pay it…

- Speaking of young blueliners looking for a payday… the Winnipeg Jets get their first test of fiscal discipline. Zach Bogosian remains an RFA and according to his agent… the two sides are not at all close to a deal. Let’s face it… Doughty should get less than Weber, and Bogosian should get less than Doughty.

- Please, if you haven’t had the chance… drop a small donation to the Andie and Alex Belak Scholarship Fund. Checks should be made payable to Woodmont Christian Church/Belak and sent to 3601 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215.

- 3 days till training camp opens.

-------------------------------------

You are invited to follow me on Twitter. Search for @PredPAPaul… Not only will I be updating when I get news or updates, but we are having a bit of fun by getting your input on Gnash introductions, weigh in on Twitter and who knows, we may use your introduction for the best mascot in the NHL at the next Preds game!
Join the Discussion: » Comments » Post New Comment
More from Paul McCann
» The time has come
» Whining through Game 3
» Playoff Picks
» Waiting for he playoffs
» A special night in Smashville