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Today in Predneck Nation: January 17th, 2013

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PLAYERS: Shea Weber,  Pekka Rinne,  David Poile,  Sean Henry,  Ryan Suter,  Richard Clune,  Hal Gill,  Matt Halischuk,  Wade Redden
TEAMS: Nashville Predators,  Minnesota Wild,  Los Angeles Kings,  New York Rangers
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Our Captain, “Crazy” Charlie Saunier, will appear on the Thom Abraham Show on Nashville Sports Radio around 5:05cst. We will post the audio once it’s podcasted. TODAY’S LINKS Central Division preview: Driven Weber to lift Predators What will short season bring Preds? Uncertainty, confidence … who knows? Nashville Predators build team around Shea Weber, Pekka Rinne Nashville Predators grow along with bonds between Barry Trotz, David Poile Predators’ Jeff Cogen and Sean Henry design off-ice winner Nashville Predators focus on special teams ahead of opener Predators put Pekka Rinne’s workload under scrutiny Ryan Suter’s departure means changes for Nashville Predators’ defense Nashville Predators’ forwards feature balance, not superstars Josh Cooper’s Central Division forecast Nashville Predators’ 5 biggest games What they’re saying about the Nashville Predators 2012-13 Nashville Predators Training Camp Report Richard Clune makes good first impression in first Predator practice NHL previ
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