Official Nashville Predators Thread

[05_never_again]

I don't think anyone needs to lose their minds over losing Neal. Remember for 2 of his 3 seasons in Nashville, he only scored 23 goals. Guys who score 23 goals a year don't necessarily grow on trees, but it isn't like he's some kind of crippling loss regarding the offense. It might not seem like it because of his name recognition, but he scored a point just slightly more often than every other game during the regular season this year. He wasn't a consistent night in, night out contributor that Nashville absolutely needed production from to win games.

He's a good player, but also very one-dimensional (if he isn't sniping goals he's largely invisible and doesn't contribute in other areas) and had a penchant for taking bad penalties. Also wasn't great in the playoffs the last couple years. Good player, but he can be replaced.

 

[YankeeVol]

I don't want Thornton for 3 years

 

[VOLFAN_MTSUALUM]

I don't think anyone needs to lose their minds over losing Neal. Remember for 2 of his 3 seasons in Nashville, he only scored 23 goals. Guys who score 23 goals a year don't necessarily grow on trees, but it isn't like he's some kind of crippling loss regarding the offense. It might not seem like it because of his name recognition, but he scored a point just slightly more often than every other game during the regular season this year. He wasn't a consistent night in, night out contributor that Nashville absolutely needed production from to win games.

He's a good player, but also very one-dimensional (if he isn't sniping goals he's largely invisible and doesn't contribute in other areas) and had a penchant for taking bad penalties. Also wasn't great in the playoffs the last couple years. Good player, but he can be replaced.

Someone that gets it!!!!

 

[YankeeVol]

At the Future Stars game

 

[YankeeVol]

Well the goaltending left much to be desired.

One of the Goalie invitees was/is from Eagle River, AK which is right near Anchorage.

 

[Burhead]

Signed Nick Bonino to a four year deal, no word on money yet.

 

[YankeeVol]

I like it

 

[Wickman]

Happy with Bonino. Much more than Thornton.

 

[38401]

Colin Wilson traded to Colorado

 

[YankeeVol]

Colin Wilson traded to Colorado

For a 4th round pick

 

[RollinVol]

Signed Nick Bonino to a four year deal, no word on money yet.

4 years $16.4 million

 

[Wickman]

Colin Wilson traded to Colorado

L8r. Free that $$$ and let the young cats free

 

[YankeeVol]

Between the Wilson trade and the Bonino signing, Preds are sitting at about the same cap space

 

[YankeeVol]

Hartnell is back

 

[YankeeVol]

Lindback has been brought back as well.

Matt O'Connor (G) has been signed.

 

[38401]

Nashville trades for Alexi emelin

 

[Toujours Pret]

Hartnell is a great pickup, deploy him like Tortorella did and he's a big add. He's nowhere near an 18 minute guy anymore but he fits a role.

 

[YankeeVol]

Nashville trades for Alexi emelin

I don't get that move really

 

[38401]

I don't either we need more offensive power and all I have read is he is a pure defenseman

 

[GoBigOrangeUT]

I don't get that move really

Rumors are that its an acquisition to set up a trade package for Duchene. If we get Duchene, we are loaded.

 

[38401]

Rumors are that its an acquisition to set up a trade package for Duchene. If we get Duchene, we are loaded.

I don't see us getting him without giving up fiaala or Aberg.

 

[SDV]

I don't see us getting him without giving up fiaala or Aberg.

Ok on Aberg not Fiala

 

[YankeeVol]

Ok on Aberg not Fiala

That's where I'm at.

 

[Toujours Pret]

I don't see us getting him without giving up fiaala or Aberg.

Aberg wouldn't even be a starter in that conversation.

 

[38401]

I like both. They both are young and full of potential