Jason KirkJason Kirk

I've been a Predators fan since long before I moved to Nashville. Through five team captains, two ownership crises, three arena names, and one enormous offer sheet, I've watched Nashville's NHL franchise grow along with the city. I've seen David Poile's and Barry Trotz's "Predator Way" lead regularly to the awkward but significant joy of playoff hockey on 80-degree days, and I've amassed a veritable pile of gold t-shirts and "growl towels" in the process. I've even begun to let myself dream of the sight of Lord Stanley's Cup parading down lower Broadway. (It may not be here yet, but it's good to be prepared!)

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Dallas Stars 5, Nashville Predators 2: Stars Avoid Season Sweep In Nashville

The Dallas Stars had lost both of their previous games to the Nashville Predators this season, back when the Preds were still considered at least a marginal playoff contender and the Stars appeared to…Read More

Filip Forsberg: Swedish Forward’s Debut With Nashville Predators Imminent

Filip Forsberg, the highly touted Swedish forward prospect Nashville Predators GM David Poile acquired from the Washington Capitals in a trade for Martin Erat, will be arriving in Nashville soon. Forsberg…Read More

Gameday: Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators, 4/12/13

DALLAS STARS at NASHVILLE PREDATORS April 12th, 2013 Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tennessee 7:00 p.m. CDT TV: FOX SportSouth Nashville leads season series 2-0 The Nashville Predators may be down and out…Read More

Nashville Predators Gabriel Bourque, Paul Gaustad, Colin Wilson Have Season-Ending Surgeries

Three of the Nashville Predators’ key players who have battled injuries this season aren’t going to be coming back. Nashville Predators communications manager Kevin Wilson broke the news today: Gabriel…Read More

NHL Draft: Four Facts About The Nashville Predators

Since it’s an off day for the Nashville Predators and thinking about a 333-to-1 playoff chance would only give me heartburn, why not think a little bit about the NHL draft? More specifically, let’s…Read More

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With Nashville Predators’ Season Almost Over, It’s Time To Start Looking Ahead

Do you like understatements? Here’s one for you: it’s been a really tough season for Nashville Predators…Read More

Elliotte Friedman Talks Nashville Predators In 30 Thoughts

CBC’s Elliotte Friedman has his regular 30 Thoughts column up today. While the Sochi Olympics are the…Read More

St. Louis Blues 1, Nashville Predators 0: Preds Suffer Eighth Shutout Loss This Year

The Nashville Predators came into tonight’s game with the St. Louis Blues as banged-up as they’ve…Read More

Gameday: St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators, 4/9/13

ST. LOUIS BLUES at NASHVILLE PREDATORS April 9th, 2013 Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tennessee 7:00 p.m.…Read More

With Arrival Of Austin Watson, Milwaukee Admirals Have Taken Over Nashville Predators

It happened slowly at first: a call-up here, an NHL debut there, serving as an advance force before…Read More

Possibly Delusional, Shea Weber Says Playoffs Aren’t Slipping Away From Nashville Predators

I’m not sure what’s wrong with Shea Weber. After yesterday’s 1-0 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks,…Read More

Gameday: Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks, 4/7/13

NASHVILLE PREDATORS at CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS April 7th, 2013 Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tennessee 6:00…Read More

Chicago Blackhawks 1, Nashville Predators 0: Turn Out The Lights, The Party’s Over

The Nashville Predators came into today’s game with the Chicago Blackhawks needing a win to keep their…Read More

NHL: Who Nashville Predators Fans Should Root For Today, 4/6/13

With the NHL trade deadline come and gone, this lockout-shortened season is almost at a close. That means…Read More

Gameday: Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators, 4/6/13

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS at NASHVILLE PREDATORS April 6th, 2013 Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tennessee 2:00…Read More

Nashville Predators: Recipe For A Seven-Percent Playoff Chance

Last night the Nashville Predators lost 3-1 on home ice to the Columbus Blue Jackets, a team they’ve…Read More

NHL: Who Nashville Predators Fans Should Root For, 4/4/13

With the NHL trade deadline come and gone, this lockout-shortened season is almost at a close. That means…Read More

Are The Nashville Predators Really Eight Years Away From Challenging For A Stanley Cup?

After his trade to the Washington Capitals, Martin Erat talked about why he asked Nashville Predators…Read More

Gameday: Columbus Blue Jackets at Nashville Predators, 4/4/13

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS at NASHVILLE PREDATORS April 4th, 2013 Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tennessee 7:00…Read More

So Long, Martin Erat, And Thanks For The Memories

Nashville Predators general manager David Poile selected Martin Erat in the seventh round of the 1999…Read More