Veteran defenseman Hal Gill has been out of the lineup for the Nashville Predators since Feb. 23 in Detroit when he suffered a lower-body injury. It appears his return to(More here)…
Found March 22, 2013 on
Smashville 24/7:
Original Story:
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES
Hal Gill’s Return Aids Penalty Kill
On Saturday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena, defenseman Hal Gill made his return to the Nashville Predators lineup for the first time since February 23.
Gill had spent the last month on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.
In the 12 games that he missed, the Predators went 4-7-1.
“It’s tough to miss games,” Gill said. “It’s tough to sit...
Craig Smith sent to Milwaukee on a conditioning stint…
Via Section 303
|
March 22, 2013
Nashville Predators forward Craig Smith is headed to the Milwaukee Admirals on a conditioning assignment.
Smith has struggled with consistency this season. He has nine points in 30 games, was recently benched (and then scratched in the following game) after failing to clear the puck in the second period of Tuesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and has a team worst minus...
|
March 22, 2013
Butler’s Four-Point Week Justifies Waiver Claim
When the Nashville Predators claimed Bobby Butler off of waivers from the New Jersey Devils on March 4, it was a low-risk gamble.
If Butler managed to progress in Nashville’s system, the Predators would gain a role player essentially for free.
If he didn’t work out, they could just put him back on waivers and either let someone claim him or let him go to the AHL and join the...
Conditioning assignment helped Halischuk
Via Smashville 24/7
|
March 22, 2013
A short-term assignment to Milwaukee worked for Matt Halischuk earlier this month. Will it pay dividends for Craig Smith?
|
March 22, 2013
Preds put end to Jackets' streak
Taylor Beck had a goal and an assist during Nashville's four-goal first period and the Predators beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Saturday night to win consecutive games for the first time in over a month.
Shea Weber, David Legwand and Matt Halischuk also scored in the opening period for Nashville. Roman Josi added an empty-netter in the closing seconds for the Predators...
Jackets fall in early hole, lose to Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Taylor Beck had a goal and an assist during Nashville's four-goal first period and the Predators beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Saturday night to win consecutive games for the first time in over a month.
Shea Weber, David Legwand and Matt Halischuk also scored in the opening period for Nashville. Roman Josi added an empty-netter in the closing...
So, What if the Preds are sellers at the deadline?
Via Fang Faction
|
March 22, 2013
So, the Nashville Predators are sitting in 10th place right now, with a little under half of the season to go. It’s a tight race in the NHL this year, as the half season has made it anyone’s game, even this late in the show. But you’re David Poile and you’re like
“Wow, we’re totes on the outside looking in right now. And our top guys are playing brutal for us lol...
|
March 22, 2013
Predators strike early, rout Blue Jackets
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Taylor Beck had a goal and an assist during Nashville's four-goal first period and the Predators beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Saturday night to win consecutive games for the first time in over a month.
Shea Weber, David Legwand and Matt Halischuk also scored in the opening period for Nashville. Roman Josi added an empty-netter in the closing...
Erat has breakout game against Flames
Via Smashville 24/7
|
March 22, 2013
Coming into Thursday night’s contest against the Calgary Flames, it had been 21 games since Martin Erat had scored a goal for the Nashville Predators. He had only notched four(More here)…
|
March 22, 2013
Beck settles in with Preds, picks up first NHL goal
Via Smashville 24/7
|
March 24, 2013
The Nashville Predators won consecutive games for the first time since February 14th when they handed the Columbus Blue Jackets their first regulation loss in 12 contests on Saturday by(More here)…
|
March 24, 2013
Smith to Milwaukee on conditioning assignment
Via Fang Faction
|
March 22, 2013
(Photo by: Mark Humphrey/AP)
Just before the clock struck noon Friday, the Nashville Predators sent forward Craig Smith on a conditioning assignment in Milwaukee. Smith was scratched Thursday in Nashville's 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames and the team appeared to be gelling quite well.
Smith has 3 goals in the thirty games and hasn't produced the way Barry...
|
March 22, 2013
Preds send Smith to Milwaukee for conditioning assignment, can he find his stride?
Via The Predatorial
|
March 22, 2013
Photo Credit: AP Photo/Bill Boyce
Our own James Nelson called it prior to it’s actual release and moments ago the Predators indeed did announce the same thing, Craig Smith has indeed been sent down to Milwaukee for a conditioning assignment.
Prior to February 2nd, 2012, Smith had 31 points (11 goals and 20 assists) in 50 games total. In the previous 52 games, however? 6 goals and...
|
March 22, 2013
Preds snap losing streak to start home stand
Via Fang Faction
|
March 21, 2013
(Photo by: John Russel/Getty Images)
The Nashville Predators snapped their four game losing streak to start a four game home stand. Nashville defeated the Calgary Flames 5-3 after a slow start in the first period. However, the Predators were able earn two much need points. “We had no quit,” said defenseman Kevin Klein. “We could have [been] down on ourselves, but...
|
March 21, 2013
Bourque, Beck, and Legwand find a stride and help Nashville to 5-2 win against Columbus
Via The Predatorial
|
March 24, 2013
Photo Credit: John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images
Trying to claw their way back after a road trip that saw them go 1-4 in 5 games, Nashville started off a 4-game homestand on Thursday with a 5-3 win against the Calgary Flames. With the Columbus Blue Jackets in town, and losing to them only 4 nights ago in Columbus, the Predators needed to get off to a hot start to take down a team...
|
March 24, 2013
Columbus Blue Jackets @ Predators (Game 32): Preview
Via Fang Faction
|
March 23, 2013
The Nashville Predators battle the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena on 'Hockey Fights Cancer Night. The Predators are 12-13-6 with 30 points and ranked 12th in the Western Conference. The Blue Jackets are ranked 9th in the West with 32 points and a record of 13-12-6. Puck drops at 7:08pm CT.
DONATE to Hockey Fights Cancer.
TV/Radio Coverage...
|
March 23, 2013
NHL Forum Discussions
1 replies,
1 day ago
1 replies,
7 days ago
| Latest Rumors | The Backyard | Going Viral |
|
|
Today's Best Stuff |
For BloggersJoin the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money. |
Company Info |
Help |
What is Yardbarker?Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond. |
