First off… to those in the Florida panhandle… stay safe and hopefully you have gotten out of there.
I wrote this in yesterday's blog...
The only point of concern for this team is… wait for it… discipline. Bad penalties at bad times haven’t bit this team hard yet, but it bears watching.
Consider this Nashville Predators team officially bit. A disappointing 3-0 loss in the home opener that featured two Calgary power play goals, decent if unspectacular start and a 43 shots on goal from the Preds. Oh… and Mike Smith channeling his performance from the 2012 playoffs… that too.
Plenty of unconverted chances was the story of the game. Missed nets, a bad bounce or two, shots to the crest, missed rebounds and some really, really good saves from a netminder that just seems to rise up when he sees the Preds logo.
Calgary’s defensive scheme was to stop the JoFA line… Viktor Arvidsson got hurt in the first period and missed almost a full period causing Peter Laviolette to juggle his lines and limited the impact of the Preds top line. The line of Kyle Turris, Kevin Fiala and Craig Smith were generating chances, but a lack of finish has hurt this line so far this season.
0-4 on the power play, bad giveaways at the wrong time leading to penalties… the list goes on, but, in the big picture, it’s one loss… and frankly… if the Predators get 4 out of every six points available to them, they will be in great shape come playoff time.
The Predators are back in action tomorrow night. It’s the first divisional game of the season for Nashville as the Winnipeg Jets hit town for the first time since last season’s epic 2nd round series. Very limited tickets remain…
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This Friday night… It’s a Murder Mystery specifically written for this event called Five for Murder! This event is presented by
The Murder Mystery Company , the nationwide leader in mystery-themed entertainment. Our presenting sponsors are SlapShot Radio and by
Jackalope Brewing Company.
So, what’s the story? The hockey community is rocked when a high-profile hockey personality is found dead! Now it is up to you and your teammates to find the ice-cold killer… and put him in the penalty box – for life!
If you ever wanted to take part in a live game of Clue, this is your chance!
Join us for a hockey-themed murder mystery show where guests will enjoy an evening full of fun, food, drinks, and a chance to meet some Predators personalities. Throughout the night, the plot will unfold and we need your help to solve the mystery! Guests will get to interrogate suspects, gather clues and work with their team to crack the case before the suspect gets away.
All proceeds benefit Best Buddies programs devoted to changing the world for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through meaningful one-to-one friendships and supported employment.
This will be a show you won’t want to miss, so grab your tickets today… click
here to get your tickets. VIP tickets are almost gone and every ticket includes dinner, and an open bar for beer and wine.
Here are the details…
When? Friday, October 12, 2018
6–7 pm: VIP Reception (early access and seat choice, meet and great with the cast and Predators personalities)
7 pm: Doors open for General Admission
8–10 pm: Show
Where? The Barn at Chavis 4054 Wilson Pike Franklin, TN 37067
It’s going to be a great night and all proceeds benefit Best Buddies… so we would love to see you on Friday night!
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Random Notes
- We had a great time on the Gold Walk last night, and the haters be damned… the banner raising was a lot of fun as well.
- The 365 Fund will be presenting a check to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt today. The fund has raised over half a million dollars for pediatric cancer research.
- The first Hockey Fights Cancer Night is scheduled for 11/3 at Bridgestone Arena.
- A Stanley Cup rematch tonight on Wednesday Night Hockey… Caps / VGK on NBCSN… should be a good one.
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