In hockey, the role of team captain is more than just a ‘C’ on a player’s jersey. A player wearing a big ‘C’ on the front of their jersey is supposed to be a player that can lead in the locker room and rally the troops towards greatness. This doesn’t mean that the captain is… Continue reading You see, I see, we all see Josi as Pred’s captain
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Championship-induced hangovers
Athletes and sports fans are often times very superstitious. Trends like “The Madden Curse,” and jinxing are often prevalent concerns. But are “championship hangovers” real and if so, how concerned should we be for our teams? A championship hangover isn’t the typical sort of hangover someone would get after a night of drinking. This particular… Continue reading Championship-induced hangovers
Nashville Predators have solid shot this season
The Nashville Predators will begin the 2018-2019 regular season against the Winnipeg Jets on Oct. 11 at Bridgestone Arena. The Preds are coming off a year where they won their first Central Division title and Presidents’ Trophy for finishing with the best record in the league (53-18-11). On top of this, the Preds are only… Continue reading Nashville Predators have solid shot this season
Analyzing true fans and bandwagon fans
Sports fans exist in all forms across the globe, but how do teams establish fanbases? How do true fans identify bandwagon fans? Sports franchises survive off the fanbase they create and maintain. Cities with large markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and so on typically have a large sports following. Teams in… Continue reading Analyzing true fans and bandwagon fans
Nashville Predators 2018 season overview & playoff preview
The Nashville Predators have clinched the first playoff spot in the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs after defeating the Colorado Avalanche on March 4. The Predators have led the Central Division and even the entire league for large chunks of the season. Currently, the Predators are the first seed in the entire Western Conference. The… Continue reading Nashville Predators 2018 season overview & playoff preview
Mike Fisher returns to the Nashville Predators
Former team captain Mike Fisher has announced that he will return to the Nashville Predators. According to ESPN, Fisher signed a professional tryout contract in order to start working out with the team again. The Predators hope to sign him before the postseason roster deadlines are due. Fisher, now 37 years old, captained the Predators… Continue reading Mike Fisher returns to the Nashville Predators