FRANCIS BOUILLON RUMORS

Preview #51: Predators try to keep pre-All-Star Break momentum against Wild

Season Records Nashville Predators 30-16-4 Minnesota Wild 24-18-7 Francis Bouillon is set to return to the Predators lineup Tuesday night Going into Tuesday night’s action, the Nashville Predators had a 10-2-0 record for the month of January and will attempt to close out the month 11-2-0. The Predators were 9-1-0 in their previous 10 games going into last week’s All-Star...
Via Inside Smashville  |  14 days ago
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Suter back in lineup; Bouillon day-to-day

The big news that came out of today’s morning skate is that defenseman Ryan Suter will make his return to the lineup after missing three-plus games with an upper-body injury.“I feel good and I’m happy to be back in,” Suter said after the morning skate. “Hopefully nothing happens between now and the game.” Head coach Barry Trotz later confirmed Suter’s status for tonight...
Via Smashville 24/7  |  21 days ago
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Predators lose Bouillon in 5-2 win over Blackhawks

The Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 Saturday night in front of a sold out Bridgestone Arena, but had to win without Francis Bouillon. Rookie defenseman Ryan Ellis played 16:30 on Saturday night against Chicago at Bridgestone Arena (Sarah Fuqua photo) Late in the first period, Bouillon left the game with an upper-body injury and did not return. “It is tough to...
Via Inside Smashville  |  23 days ago
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Know the Enemy: Bouillon previews Minnesota

Predators defenseman Francis Bouillon takes a quick look at tonight's game against Minnesota...
Via Smashville 24/7  |  December 28, 2011
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Bouillon provides spark for Predators with first fight since sustaining concussion

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Nashville Predators dramatic come-from-behind win featured Francis Bouillon’s first fight since returning from a concussion sustained last January in Chicago. At 16:04 of the first period, Bouillon was asked to fight by Blue Jackets tough guy Derek Dorsett. Leading the team with 71 penalty minutes, Dorsett easily won the bout. After being held out...
Via Inside Smashville  |  December 08, 2011
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POTG Predators Seven Stories: Dramatic Storms Collapse Pacific Coast Highway Edition

Ryan Porth discusses the stability that Frankie Bouillon brought to the Predators.The last time the Preds and Oilers played, Jerred Smithson took the team to task over an "embarrassing" game and the team reacted well.Jim Diamond sets conventional wisdom straight with a discussion of the quarter point versus the quarter pole.David Boclair looks at the Predators in the faceoff...
Via PredsOnTheGlass  |  November 22, 2011
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Bouillon’s stability boosts defense’s consistency

In the first few weeks of the season the Predators’ defense was searching for answers and consistency. They got just that when Francis Bouillon returned to the lineup in late October. Bouillon has been back in the lineup for 12 games now, and the team is 7-2-3 in those games. As many of his peers mentioned, he has stabilized the defense and made everyone else’s job easier.On...
Via Smashville 24/7  |  November 22, 2011
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Bouillon's Return Solidified Predators Defense

To see how important the return of Francis Bouillon to the Nashville Predators has been, you simply have to look at the team's record. Prior to his return on October 25, the team was 3-3-1 and the defense was yielding 2.71 goals per game and was lacking Bouillon's veteran presence. The Preds even started three rookies on defense on a couple of occasions.In his first outing against...
Via PredsOnTheGlass  |  November 14, 2011
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Bouillon on verge of return

For the last two weeks, Predators defenseman Francis Bouillon has been participating in contact drills with the team. Today, Bouillon and coach Barry Trotz said he could make his season debut on Tuesday against San Jose.“I think I’m ready to go,” said Bouillon, who has been out since last January with a concussion. “I think I’m back in shape and I feel pretty solid. ...
Via Smashville 24/7  |  October 24, 2011
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Bouillon makes trip to Western Canada with Predators

Predators defenseman Francis Bouillon hasn’t played a game since January 16th when he suffered a concussion when he was hit into the board at the United Center in Chicago by then Blackhawk Troy Brouwer. Bouillon missed 51 regular season games as well as the playoffs last season. “It is tough to say right now,” Bouillon said when asked how close he is to being game ready.  It...
Via Inside Smashville  |  October 16, 2011
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