It’s game night for the Predators as they visit the MTS Center for a preseason rematch with the Winnipeg Jets. It’s the front end of a tough back-to-back as the Preds fly home immediately after the game for tomorrow night’s Hurricane game at the Bridge. Expect to see close to the real lineups for both teams tonight, with the possible exception of Nashville taking a look at a few different blueliners.

I do have some interesting news first reported by Puck Daddy’s Dmitry Chesnikov, the Prodigal Pred is back in the headlines. Apparently Alexander Radulov may be looking for a trade due to conflicts with the coach of his KHL team. This information came to light in a Twitter exchange with Pittsburgh’s Evgeny Malkin. The tweet was deleted later but it does raise a tantalizing prospect for Pred Nation.

Several folks have pointed out that NHL scoresheets mistakenly have had Radulov on them from the preseason... even though he's AWOL. Mistake... or harbinger of things to come... Have the chances of an ARad sighting in Smashville just gone up? Stay tuned…

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

Random Notes

- Great article from Jim Diamond on The Examiner about former Pred Cliff Ronning.

- Check out the newly renamed Predators AJenda… AJ has a nicely twisted take on things and his “Kids Are Alright” posting today is no exception. Find it at http://pullmyfangfinger.ajinnashville.com/2011/09/29/the-kids-are-alright/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PullMyfangfinger+%28Pull+My+%28Fang%29Finger%29

- Yeow… the price of defensemen just went up as Los Angeles panics and signs Drew Doughty to a ridiculous eight year, $56 million contract. Paying for plenty of potential here…

- Got to get coverage on tonight’s game from the Jets broadcast… check jets.nhl.com.

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

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!

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

SlapShot Radio is on the move… Our season premier is this Wednesday, October 5th at 6pm on our new home 102.5 the Game! Join the voice of the Predators Pete Weber and I for the fastest hour on radio… SlapShot Radio… same day, same time, new station! 102.5 the Game.

We will be doing our NHL annual preview show featuring TSN’s Jeff Marek and legendary Pittsburgh Penguin play by play man Mike Lange…

Join the Discussion: » Comments » Post New Comment

» The time has come

» Whining through Game 3

» Playoff Picks

» Waiting for he playoffs

» A special night in Smashville