Nashville Predators Check-In: A Time To Heal Our Communities
By Rich Howe
![NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 09: Bridgestone Arena is bathed in blue light on April 09, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 09: Bridgestone Arena is bathed in blue light on April 09, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/5243675fad10a5c1da7d3e617035ff5be75b5407035779a9a8431a009f44ce0f.jpg)
It has been a crazy week that will hopefully bring about some change in our communities. We are going to end this week with some uplifting stories from the Nashville Predators to send some good vibes your way.
Many look to social media to fill that hole that’s missing in their current sports lives. We’re checking in on some of our favorite Nashville Predators players and the team to see what they have been up to this week.
The events that unfolded last weekend and this week have affected us all. These history-changing events have hopefully caused us all to reflect and spend some time thinking about how we can all help bring about change.
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A Message From the Predators
The Predators and Bridgestone Arena released the following statement regarding the social changes that need to happen. It is good to see them take a stand and help bring about change so that the future will be brighter.
A message from the Nashville Predators and @BrdgstoneArena: pic.twitter.com/ouOR2p3Zqf
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) May 31, 2020
Player Statements
Several of the Predators made personal statements regarding race relations in our country.
It is great to see them using their platforms as players to help bring about change and make it so much bigger than sports, which it is.
To those that these terrible events and prior terrible events has directly affected, I just wanna send my love and support. Things need to Change. Stop the Hate. Spread the Love. God Bless!
— Matt Duchene (@Matt9Duchene) June 1, 2020
I’m going to listen and educate myself. This is a WE problem. This is about human rights. We need to make the world a better place. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
— Kyle Turris (@kyleturris) May 30, 2020
The Best Fans
The Predators have some of the best fans in the world. Fans came out to help clean graffiti from the side of Bridgestone Arena on Sunday.
This is a small example of what Nashville does in times of crisis. Watching the community come together is a refreshing thing to see.
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) June 1, 2020
Breaking News!
The NHL announced on Thursday that Phase 2 of their Return To Play plan can begin on June 8.
This means that practice facilities can open and the players can gather for voluntary workouts. No more than six players can be on the ice at once.
Good news for Predators fans. We are getting closer to seeing some actual hockey, and seeing some of our favorites players back in uniform and ready to continue their quest for a Stanley Cup.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/RSplWoATgC
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) June 5, 2020
Play-In Round Matchup Discussion
Fox Sports Tennessee hosted a roundtable discussion with broadcasters from the Predators and the Coyotes to discuss the play-in round matchup.
Willy Daunic, Chris Mason, Terry Crisp, and Coyotes broadcasters Matt McConnell and Tyson Nash covered a wide variety of topics during this video chat. Check it out below.
🎥 Did you miss last night's conversation on the NHL's return-to-play plans?
— Bally Sports: Preds (@PredsOnBally) June 1, 2020
Watch @WillyD1025, @cmace30 and @ZenofTerryCrisp and @FOXSPORTSAZ Coyotes broadcasters @mattycoyotestv and @TysonNash weigh in. https://t.co/4rESmZwWHJ
2017 Stanley Cup Finals
Three years ago, this week, Nashville hosted its first-ever Stanley Cup playoff game. The Predators defeated the Penguins 5-1.
We’re all looking forward to the next time a Stanley Cup playoff game is in Nashville. Were any of you in attendance at this historic game? Comment below and let us know.
Three years ago today. The first-ever #StanleyCup Final game in Nashville. And it was a fun one. #Preds pic.twitter.com/1DTNBQTPdB
— Thomas Willis (@TomAWillis) June 3, 2020
You Auto-Complete Me
For several months the Predators have been releasing these short videos showing the players answering some common internet questions. This week featured Ryan Ellis and his beard.
"Ryan Ellis beard."
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) June 3, 2020
That's it. #Preds | @HappyHiller pic.twitter.com/IAbu698znP
Happy Birthday To The Captain,
On Monday, Captain Roman Josi celebrated his 30th birthday. Everyone wish Jos a good one!!!
The leader of our pack. 💛
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) June 1, 2020
Happy birthday to one of our favorite humans, @rjosi90!#Preds | @christiecookie pic.twitter.com/TJedTUaXub
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During these trying times, it’s good that we can continue to follow our favorite teams on social media to help provide some form of comfort and normalcy.
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