Comments for Section 303 http://www.section303.com Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:58:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on VIDEO: Pekka Rinne makes the save of the season… by Rinne makes 42 saves en route to 11th straight win… | Section 303 http://www.section303.com/video-pekka-rinne-makes-the-save-of-the-season-14887#comment-13330 Rinne makes 42 saves en route to 11th straight win… | Section 303 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:58:28 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14887#comment-13330 [...] During a mad scramble in the Nashville zone, Rinne went down to make a save on the right side of his crease. He couldn’t quite reach the rebound however and another mad scramble ensued. With Rinne down, the Blues were able to chip it to the other side of the crease where Kris Russell was able to get a clean shot off. Rinne reached out and made a miraculous glove save that some are calling the save of the NHL season. [...] [...] During a mad scramble in the Nashville zone, Rinne went down to make a save on the right side of his crease. He couldn’t quite reach the rebound however and another mad scramble ensued. With Rinne down, the Blues were able to chip it to the other side of the crease where Kris Russell was able to get a clean shot off. Rinne reached out and made a miraculous glove save that some are calling the save of the NHL season. [...]

]]> Comment on Preds wanted for grand larceny in Minnesota… by WilliamCamarata http://www.section303.com/preds-wanted-for-grand-larceny-in-minnesota-14801#comment-13327 WilliamCamarata Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:46:44 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14801#comment-13327 Grand larceny indeed! That was a fun one to see in the third. I love Predators hockey. I would like to point out an unsung hero of that game. Jack Hillen was the only dman who played a rock solid game. I do dearly wish we had kept Cody Franson, but unfortunately that was the price of unloading Lombardi. Our gm deserves a thumbs up for picking up Hillen as a free agent. He's a third pairing guy who makes mistakes, but consitently works his butt off when on ice. He is a remarkable +3 for the season and his workmanship makes me proud to see him in a predaters' jersey. Grand larceny indeed! That was a fun one to see in the third. I love Predators hockey.

I would like to point out an unsung hero of that game. Jack Hillen was the only dman who played a rock solid game. I do dearly wish we had kept Cody Franson, but unfortunately that was the price of unloading Lombardi. Our gm deserves a thumbs up for picking up Hillen as a free agent. He’s a third pairing guy who makes mistakes, but consitently works his butt off when on ice. He is a remarkable +3 for the season and his workmanship makes me proud to see him in a predaters’ jersey.

]]> Comment on Suter may be more important to Preds than Weber… by Blue Line Speculation: Ryan Suter, Shea Weber Provide Elite Options - Blue Line Station http://www.section303.com/suter-may-be-more-important-to-preds-than-weber-14584#comment-13325 Blue Line Speculation: Ryan Suter, Shea Weber Provide Elite Options - Blue Line Station Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:24:39 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14584#comment-13325 [...] perspective. I wrote a blog a couple of weeks back floating the painful but necessary idea that Shea Weber should be shopped before Suter. The logic being that while Suter would command a heck of a lot in return, Weber would command a [...] [...] perspective. I wrote a blog a couple of weeks back floating the painful but necessary idea that Shea Weber should be shopped before Suter. The logic being that while Suter would command a heck of a lot in return, Weber would command a [...]

]]> Comment on Hopefully not foreshadowing, Suter to play opposite Weber… by Weintraut http://www.section303.com/hopefully-not-foreshadowing-suter-to-play-opposite-weber-14752#comment-13321 Weintraut Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:13:29 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14752#comment-13321 Did you hear Chara, right after they picked Weber? Right before they picked Suter, he said something to the effect of not wanting them to play together.. Chara's not only a good player.. he's smart.. Did you hear Chara, right after they picked Weber? Right before they picked Suter, he said something to the effect of not wanting them to play together.. Chara’s not only a good player.. he’s smart..

]]> Comment on It’s time for your Preds and Jackets LEFTGOVERS… by Weintraut http://www.section303.com/its-time-for-your-preds-and-jackets-leftgovers-2-14709#comment-13318 Weintraut Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:47:17 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14709#comment-13318 >They’ve outscored the opposition 41-23 during that stretch.< I love that stat... >They’ve outscored the opposition 41-23 during that stretch.<

I love that stat…

]]> Comment on It’s time for your Preds and Blackhawks LEFTGOVERS… by Weintraut http://www.section303.com/its-time-for-your-preds-and-blackhawks-leftgovers-14675#comment-13316 Weintraut Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:45:50 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14675#comment-13316 Glad to see Kevin Kline as 1st star.. he had a hell of a game.. Glad to see Kevin Kline as 1st star.. he had a hell of a game..

]]> Comment on The 303:30 – Rinne’s impressive run, meeting Brandon Yip by AndrewSlemp http://www.section303.com/the-30330-rinnes-impressive-run-meeting-brandon-yip-14654#comment-13314 AndrewSlemp Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:07:10 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14654#comment-13314 Great podcast guys. First time listening but not the last. It's hard to get my Predator fix up in Virginia. Great podcast guys. First time listening but not the last. It’s hard to get my Predator fix up in Virginia.

]]> Comment on Suter may be more important to Preds than Weber… by NHL Blog Beat – January 19, 2012. | Spectors Hockey http://www.section303.com/suter-may-be-more-important-to-preds-than-weber-14584#comment-13312 NHL Blog Beat – January 19, 2012. | Spectors Hockey Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:46:53 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14584#comment-13312 [...] SECTION 303: Jeremy K. Gover on why Ryan Suter may be more valuable to the Nashville Predators than Shea Weber. [...] [...] SECTION 303: Jeremy K. Gover on why Ryan Suter may be more valuable to the Nashville Predators than Shea Weber. [...]

]]> Comment on Suter may be more important to Preds than Weber… by PHT Morning Skate: Where Suter’s more important than Weber | ProHockeyTalk http://www.section303.com/suter-may-be-more-important-to-preds-than-weber-14584#comment-13310 PHT Morning Skate: Where Suter’s more important than Weber | ProHockeyTalk Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:31:50 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14584#comment-13310 [...] Sure he doesn’t have Shea Weber‘s looming size, booming shot or kabooming hits, but there are some who believe that Ryan Suter might be more important to the Nashville Predators than his attention-grabbing partner. (Section 303) [...] [...] Sure he doesn’t have Shea Weber‘s looming size, booming shot or kabooming hits, but there are some who believe that Ryan Suter might be more important to the Nashville Predators than his attention-grabbing partner. (Section 303) [...]

]]> Comment on Suter may be more important to Preds than Weber… by predswilrule http://www.section303.com/suter-may-be-more-important-to-preds-than-weber-14584#comment-13309 predswilrule Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:54:49 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14584#comment-13309 and i agree w/ the all talk, no action. we had alot of momentum coming out of last season, dump some over the hill vets( whiich i applaud) then sign bergfors for our big move. it was certainly a chance worth taking, but that was all we did. i wanted ward, but agreed that he wasnt worth that contract considering our overall needs. and i agree w/ the all talk, no action. we had alot of momentum coming out of last season, dump some over the hill vets( whiich i applaud) then sign bergfors for our big move. it was certainly a chance worth taking, but that was all we did. i wanted ward, but agreed that he wasnt worth that contract considering our overall needs.

]]> Comment on Suter may be more important to Preds than Weber… by predswilrule http://www.section303.com/suter-may-be-more-important-to-preds-than-weber-14584#comment-13308 predswilrule Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:51:46 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14584#comment-13308 i actually believe its likely weber doesnt want any part of us considering how last off season played out. i would trade him in a minute, but only for current help.... meaning a top flight scorer. if that helps w/ suter great. if he doesnt want to be here either then we repeat the process. it would be a step back for the organization, but so was losing vokuon, kimmo and harts... and we survived. i actually believe its likely weber doesnt want any part of us considering how last off season played out. i would trade him in a minute, but only for current help…. meaning a top flight scorer. if that helps w/ suter great. if he doesnt want to be here either then we repeat the process. it would be a step back for the organization, but so was losing vokuon, kimmo and harts… and we survived.

]]> Comment on Suter may be more important to Preds than Weber… by DaveGutzman http://www.section303.com/suter-may-be-more-important-to-preds-than-weber-14584#comment-13306 DaveGutzman Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:25:29 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14584#comment-13306 I think it will take Nashville opening up it's pocket books for either Weber or Suter to resign. Nashville currently has the lowest payroll in the league. We aren't near the mid part of the salary cap like we have traditionally been. I would go as far as saying Nashville has to bring in 2 players before Weber and Suter would consider signing, regardless of what money Poile throws at them. I think Nashville needs a 1st line LW (Bobby Ryan) and a legitimate #3 Veteran Big boddied D-Man who can take up 20+ minutes and pair with Roman Josi. However, Even if we brought in two more players, I am still not sure Weber or Suter would resign. I think there are gaps at Center as well. Fisher isn't cutting it and we don't have a 1st line Center. So maybe that is a 3rd part that is needed. If so, we are screwed, I could see us bringing 2 pieces of the puzzle, but not 3. Lastly, I think there is a spending issue. We all hear about all these sellouts and the deep playoff run last year. If Nashville wants to make a true statement to Weber and Suter, they need to consider spending OVER the midpoint of the cap. Yes we would lose revenue sharing. Weber and Suter want to play for a team that is willing to spend the money to win the CUP every year. Nashville's ownership talks a big game, but considering we still have the lowest PR in the league, right now it's all talk and no action I think it will take Nashville opening up it’s pocket books for either Weber or Suter to resign. Nashville currently has the lowest payroll in the league. We aren’t near the mid part of the salary cap like we have traditionally been. I would go as far as saying Nashville has to bring in 2 players before Weber and Suter would consider signing, regardless of what money Poile throws at them. I think Nashville needs a 1st line LW (Bobby Ryan) and a legitimate #3 Veteran Big boddied D-Man who can take up 20+ minutes and pair with Roman Josi. However, Even if we brought in two more players, I am still not sure Weber or Suter would resign. I think there are gaps at Center as well. Fisher isn’t cutting it and we don’t have a 1st line Center. So maybe that is a 3rd part that is needed. If so, we are screwed, I could see us bringing 2 pieces of the puzzle, but not 3. Lastly, I think there is a spending issue. We all hear about all these sellouts and the deep playoff run last year. If Nashville wants to make a true statement to Weber and Suter, they need to consider spending OVER the midpoint of the cap. Yes we would lose revenue sharing. Weber and Suter want to play for a team that is willing to spend the money to win the CUP every year. Nashville’s ownership talks a big game, but considering we still have the lowest PR in the league, right now it’s all talk and no action

]]> Comment on Suter may be more important to Preds than Weber… by DaveGutzman http://www.section303.com/suter-may-be-more-important-to-preds-than-weber-14584#comment-13307 DaveGutzman Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:25:29 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14584#comment-13307 I think it will take Nashville opening up it's pocket books for either Weber or Suter to resign. Nashville currently has the lowest payroll in the league. We aren't near the mid part of the salary cap like we have traditionally been. I would go as far as saying Nashville has to bring in 2 players before Weber and Suter would consider signing, regardless of what money Poile throws at them. I think Nashville needs a 1st line LW (Bobby Ryan) and a legitimate #3 Veteran Big boddied D-Man who can take up 20+ minutes and pair with Roman Josi. However, Even if we brought in two more players, I am still not sure Weber or Suter would resign. I think there are gaps at Center as well. Fisher isn't cutting it and we don't have a 1st line Center. So maybe that is a 3rd part that is needed. If so, we are screwed, I could see us bringing 2 pieces of the puzzle, but not 3. Lastly, I think there is a spending issue. We all hear about all these sellouts and the deep playoff run last year. If Nashville wants to make a true statement to Weber and Suter, they need to consider spending OVER the midpoint of the cap. Yes we would lose revenue sharing. Weber and Suter want to play for a team that is willing to spend the money to win the CUP every year. Nashville's ownership talks a big game, but considering we still have the lowest PR in the league, right now it's all talk and no action I think it will take Nashville opening up it’s pocket books for either Weber or Suter to resign. Nashville currently has the lowest payroll in the league. We aren’t near the mid part of the salary cap like we have traditionally been. I would go as far as saying Nashville has to bring in 2 players before Weber and Suter would consider signing, regardless of what money Poile throws at them. I think Nashville needs a 1st line LW (Bobby Ryan) and a legitimate #3 Veteran Big boddied D-Man who can take up 20+ minutes and pair with Roman Josi. However, Even if we brought in two more players, I am still not sure Weber or Suter would resign. I think there are gaps at Center as well. Fisher isn’t cutting it and we don’t have a 1st line Center. So maybe that is a 3rd part that is needed. If so, we are screwed, I could see us bringing 2 pieces of the puzzle, but not 3. Lastly, I think there is a spending issue. We all hear about all these sellouts and the deep playoff run last year. If Nashville wants to make a true statement to Weber and Suter, they need to consider spending OVER the midpoint of the cap. Yes we would lose revenue sharing. Weber and Suter want to play for a team that is willing to spend the money to win the CUP every year. Nashville’s ownership talks a big game, but considering we still have the lowest PR in the league, right now it’s all talk and no action

]]> Comment on Suter may be more important to Preds than Weber… by DaveGutzman http://www.section303.com/suter-may-be-more-important-to-preds-than-weber-14584#comment-13305 DaveGutzman Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:15:45 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14584#comment-13305 I agree I agree

]]> Comment on Suter may be more important to Preds than Weber… by AndrewSlemp http://www.section303.com/suter-may-be-more-important-to-preds-than-weber-14584#comment-13304 AndrewSlemp Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:48:43 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14584#comment-13304 I agree with your analysis to a T; however, I worry it's not that simple. If Polie can be trusted (and that's an if) then it's not a matter of giving him money and he will sign, they've tried the money and Suter reported said he wants to see commitment. So signing Suter isn't just give him money, you have to make a commitment to a championship. Then there's Weber who said today from Dave Lozo of nhl.com that he wants to be in Nashville if they are willing to keep people and get better. So in my opinion it's not a matter of Sign Suter versus sign Weber. I think it will be, sign both (and probably somebody else) or sign neither. It's a big time for Preds fans because to me it seems like it's Stanley Cup time now (being the next 3 years or so) or rebuilding year next. I agree with your analysis to a T; however, I worry it’s not that simple. If Polie can be trusted (and that’s an if) then it’s not a matter of giving him money and he will sign, they’ve tried the money and Suter reported said he wants to see commitment. So signing Suter isn’t just give him money, you have to make a commitment to a championship. Then there’s Weber who said today from Dave Lozo of nhl.com that he wants to be in Nashville if they are willing to keep people and get better. So in my opinion it’s not a matter of Sign Suter versus sign Weber. I think it will be, sign both (and probably somebody else) or sign neither. It’s a big time for Preds fans because to me it seems like it’s Stanley Cup time now (being the next 3 years or so) or rebuilding year next.

]]> Comment on The 303:30 ON LOCATION IN ST. LOUIS: the Gold Record doc, a visit with Chet Pickard by Suter may be more important to Preds than Weber… | Section 303 http://www.section303.com/the-30330-on-location-in-st-louis-the-gold-record-doc-a-visit-with-chet-pickard-14190#comment-13303 Suter may be more important to Preds than Weber… | Section 303 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:41:47 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14190#comment-13303 [...] want to see Suter in a Detroit sweater six times a year? As Patten Fuqua of puckscene.com said on The 303:30 a couple of weeks ago, the Predators have been waiting since the franchise’s inception for the Red Wings to lose [...] [...] want to see Suter in a Detroit sweater six times a year? As Patten Fuqua of puckscene.com said on The 303:30 a couple of weeks ago, the Predators have been waiting since the franchise’s inception for the Red Wings to lose [...]

]]> Comment on Rinne makes 36 saves, including 19 in the second, en route to matinée win… by Weintraut http://www.section303.com/rinne-makes-36-saves-including-19-in-the-second-en-route-to-matinee-win-14544#comment-13300 Weintraut Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:25:17 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14544#comment-13300 I think Hustlechuck (spelling intentional) may be underrated by everyone but.. Trotz.. LET'S GO PREDS!! I want a win in The Garden. I think Hustlechuck (spelling intentional) may be underrated by everyone but.. Trotz..

LET’S GO PREDS!! I want a win in The Garden.

]]> Comment on PRESS RELEASE: Lindback, Blum to Milwaukee, Jeremy Smith up by Zot http://www.section303.com/press-release-lindback-blum-to-milwaukee-jeremy-smith-up-14402#comment-13295 Zot Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:11:23 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14402#comment-13295 WTF? WTF?

]]> Comment on The 303:30 ON LOCATION IN ST. LOUIS: the Gold Record doc, a visit with Chet Pickard by LauLau81 http://www.section303.com/the-30330-on-location-in-st-louis-the-gold-record-doc-a-visit-with-chet-pickard-14190#comment-13294 LauLau81 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:50:52 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14190#comment-13294 Every awards that you been taken is totally you deserved it. Congratulation. Every awards that you been taken is totally you deserved it. Congratulation.

]]> Comment on FROM THE WARDEN: Let’s make it 7 (straight sellouts)! by 2011-2012 NHL Regular Season Thread - Page 8 http://www.section303.com/from-the-warden-lets-make-it-7-straight-sellouts-14341#comment-13292 2011-2012 NHL Regular Season Thread - Page 8 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:14:24 +0000 http://www.section303.com/?p=14341#comment-13292 [...] slight indicator of how big hockey has become in this NFL, Nascar, non-traditional hockey market. Source ____________________________ Reply With Quote + Reply to [...] [...] slight indicator of how big hockey has become in this NFL, Nascar, non-traditional hockey market. Source ____________________________ Reply With Quote + Reply to [...]

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