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Description: Dirk Hoag's site, now added to Kukla's Korner stable of hockey blogs, provides NHL statistics and analysis alongside news and information.

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listed on: April 22, 2008 05:40:31 PM

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Now it’s time to say goodbye… - 2009-02-25 23:42:39

As Paul noted, as of today On the Forecheck has moved, to join the Sports Blog Nation network of sites, as their representative covering the Nashville Predators. I hope to build a locally-focused hub there for Preds coverage that will also be part of a broader network, and I’m sure I’ll be in contact here quite often as well, either linking to stories, participating in the comments, etc. You can find the new site at (the appropriately named) OnTheForecheck.com (now why didn’t I think of that a long time ago?).I really want to thank Paul for allowing me this stage for the last several months, and wish the gang here all the best going forward. As many of you already know, Paul is a class act, and an incredibly generous person to work with. I couldn’t believe some of the stuff he dug up, then sent along to me with a quick, ”hey, would you like to run with this?” For all of us bloggers, sometimes inspiration is hard to come by, and having a batting practice fastball lobbed down the middle for you makes for a nice booster!Thanks to Alanah too for being so helpful as I toddled my way along here in the early going; a stats geek like myself can be a pain to deal with (”how do I get these tables presenting properly!”), but she was always quick to lend a hand. I wish the best of luck to everyone here, and like I said earlier, I’ll see you around.

A pivotal Predators prospect: Colin Wilson - 2009-02-25 15:34:52

While Nashville Predators fans are focused on the chase for the playoffs and the question of whether or not the team will act as buyers or sellers at next week’s trading deadline, I thought it would be a good time to take a look into the Preds’ future, with a detailed profile of Colin Wilson, the team’s 1st-round pick (7th overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He should help the team and should also helps my online sports betting picks in the futureNow, just as with the profile of Chet Pickard that ran earlier in this space, I thought it would be best to get the scoop straight from someone who sees Wilson play all the time, so our guest today is Kat, better known as “Sportsgirlkat”, a prolific Boston sports writer and member of HLOG (Hockey’s Ladies of Greatness). So, without further ado, here’s Kat…----------------The collective mass of Boston University hockey fans have a love-hate relationship with Colin Wilson. We love him for his talent. We hate him for the fact that he’s so immensely talented that we probably won’t have him around next year.Wilson, the seventh overall pick in last June’s NHL Draft by the Preds, is the front runner for the Hobey Baker Award (for those unfamiliar with college hockey, it’s the game’s version of the Heisman) and is easily one of the most talented forwards in recent BU hockey history. As of February 25, he leads the team in points with 41 (14 goals, 27 assists.) He possesses the sheer power and pure hockey skill to single-handily win a game, as he did against UMass Lowell in November. Despite all of his positives, however, he has two weaknesses that Predators fans should be mindful of.

I like it, I love it… - 2009-02-25 03:56:47

Once Chicago took a 2-0 lead in the 2nd period tonight in Nashville, Pat Foley and Eddie Olczyk sounded confident of victory on the Chicago broadcast, especially given the Predators’ offensive woes of late. But just when it seemed that Nashville’s slim playoff hopes were going to get snuffed out, they racked up 5 goals for the first time since January 28 to notch a gigantic comeback win over the Blackhawks. One thing I’ve always given this team credit for is putting forth a solid effort win or lose, and once they faced that two-goal deficit heading into the 3rd period, it would have been easy to either pack it in, or take shortcuts offensively that inevitably lead to harmful turnovers. But Barry Trotz still has the ear of his charges, and most of the key plays down the stretch were more due to hard work and determination than just talent.Some will say this was the biggest comeback win of the season, but I’ll say it’s a tossup between this and the January 8 win over Pittsburgh, when the Preds came back from a 3-0 hole to top the Penguins. Within the context of the playoff chase, however, this win over Chicago is particularly sweet.Next up, the Phoenix Coyotes come to town Thursday night. Until then, enjoy the highlights…