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Nashville Predators: Top Contributors In Playoff Push

By Rich Howe

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 17: Pekka Rinne #35 of the Nashville Predators talks to Juuse Saros #74 of the Nashville Predators while leaving the game in the first period against the Dallas Stars of Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on April 17, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 17: Pekka Rinne #35 of the Nashville Predators talks to Juuse Saros #74 of the Nashville Predators while leaving the game in the first period against the Dallas Stars of Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on April 17, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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The Herd Line

In the past, the Predators touted one of the hardest working lines in the NHL in Bonino, Craig Smith, and Rocco Grimaldi. Bonino and Smith are no longer on the team, and Grimaldi has recently become a healthy scratch on several occasions.

This season has featured a new fourth line that rivals and could potentially surpass that Bonino line. The line initially consisted of Colton Sissons, Yakov Trenin, and Mathieu Olivier. When Olivier became injured, Tanner Jeannot replaced him.

A line that Bally Sports South rink reporter Kara Hammer touted “the Herd line.” Named so because the line features a “Colt,” a “Yak,” and a “Biloxi Bull” in Olivier. Being from Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Jeannot has been dubbed the “Oxbow Ox,” fitting right in with the theme.

This line has become the starting line and has quickly become a fan favorite. They are known for their aggressive playmaking ability and getting under the skin of their opponents.

Before the season began, GM David Poile said that he wanted the Predators to feature more “grit” and be a team that is known for their work ethic. What a surprise it must have been to find out that this line embodies everything that he wanted.

The Herd line has been an integral part of this epic run in the second half of the season. So much so that Jeannot may have taken Olivier’s spot so that the line can continue its success.

The Herd line will be called upon often as the playoffs begin. It will take every ounce of tenacity that they can muster when facing the Hurricanes in the first round.

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