http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?blogger_id=24Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:12:53 -0400 http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16026 UFA Day 1 is in the books... for Pred Nation, things got much more interesting as the Central division just got much tighter with the moves the Chicago Blackhawks made. I think they were the clear winner in day one signings. They upgraded in goal and added a stud on the blueline to help their young talent develop. They currently stand about 2 million over the cap, however, I see Nikolai Khabi Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:11:53 -0400predators nashville http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16001 Predators defenseman Marek Zidlicky was traded to the Minnesota Wild today for forward Ryan Jones and a second rounder in next year's draft. The blueline jamup has been addressed, opeing up some room for Milwaukee callups and a potential deal for another defenseman... Rumors continue to fly about a deal with San Jose for either Marleau or Cheechoo... the name you keep hearing on the Pred si Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:21:40 -0400predators nashville http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15976 I'll be keeping my ear to the ground from Philly... first thought, don't expect much from today from a Preds perspective. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:23:59 -0400nashville predators http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15851 Update... the logjam at the blueline is beginning to break... the Preds have sent defensman Janne Niskala to the Flyers for prospect forward Triston Grant and the Flyer's 7th round pick in next years draft. Another puck moving d-man come to Philly. The pipeline from Nashville to Philly continues... Given that I am heading that way and the price of gas... I wonder if he wants to share the r Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:48:56 -0400predators nashville http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15836 Today's edition of the Tennessean is reporting that the Preds and Shea Weber are close to a deal... well... we've heard that one a few times before. They've been close for a little while, now that the draft is done (and Suter's deal is done) there should be some movement. UPDATE - Team will announce the re-signing of Weber at 2pm CDT... 3 years - 13.5 Million ------------------------- Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:52:29 -0400george carlin predators nashville http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15826 While day one of the draft brought a center and a goaltender... day two brought a little more D as the team made Roman Josi their second round pick. The 6'1" Swiss defenseman was the sixth ranked European skater by CSS and impressed Predator scouts with his performance at the World Juniors and World Under 18's. The depth picks made later (after quite a few trades) will fill out the prospect ca Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:20:54 -0400draft nashville predators http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15808 Trades, rumors, trade rumors and more were featured in the first round of the NHL Draft completed earlier this evening. I was hoping to keep my live blog going, but it wasn't to be as hosting the party was a little more involved than I thought. The Nashville Predators got their two first round picks tonight... neither one in the place it was originally and neither one spent on a defenseman, m Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:16:37 -0400draft nashville predators http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15784 3:50 pm - The last preparations are being made... the lineup is already beginning for the equipment sale. I'm going on 104.5 the Zone for a couple hours of draft talk with Willy and Darren... should be good stuff so tune in on your way down... The rumors are flying abouot Zidlicky, although I can't get confirmation of his waving the NTC... the digging will continue... ---------------- Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:54:38 -0400predators nashville draft http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15764 The midnight oil has been burned, cell phone minutes have been used, many cups of coffee consumed... draft day is finally here. Pred Nation will gather at the Sommet Center tonight, excited about the prospect of four picks in the first two rounds. The annual draft party will begin at 5pm. 104.5 the Zone will be broadcasting from the concourse studio, I'll be joining the gang sometime this a Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:42:22 -0400nashville predators draft http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15749 tsn.ca is reporting that popular Preds enforcer Darcy Hordichuk has been traded to Carolina for the 'Canes 5th round pick in 2009. Hordichuk is due to be a free agent on July 1, if Carolina can't sign him, then the 'Canes will get the Preds 5th round pick in 2010. I'll miss Darcy, a really good guy... and 104.5 will have to find another player for their show... :-) Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:55:42 -0400nashville predators