PredsOnTheGlass

PredsOnTheGlass This father-son duo of Buddy and Jackson Oakes have been avid Predator fans since the beginning of the franchise. Their site, PredsOnTheGlass.com is honored to be the first independent media entity in Predator history to receive full press credentials. Buddy is also the hockey beat writer for the Columbia (TN) Daily Herald, while Jackson is a former player at Southern Ice in Franklin, TN. Both have contributed to many hockey sites. PredsOnTheGlass Radio, airs live on BlogTalkRadio Mondays at 8:00pm, and is available on podcast. This year POTG is "Spreading the gospel of the Nashville Predators to the far corners of the Hockey World."

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Predators Begin the Year With Dramatic Win in Dallas

Predators Begin the Year With Dramatic Win in Dallas

By Buddy Oakes
The Nashville Predators headed into a hostile American Airlines Center, where they have only won four of 20 games in their franchise history.
Puck Drops for Predators

Puck Drops for Predators

By Buddy Oakes
Coming off a 10th place finish last season (when they missed the playoffs by a slim three points), the Predators are determined to get off to a better start this season, after going 4-2 in the pre-season.
2009-2010 NHL Season Predictions

2009-2010 NHL Season Predictions

By Buddy Oakes
As we get ready to drop the puck for 2009-2010 season, I finally have to commit to my picks for this season. After making lists weeks and watching teams tweak their line-ups for days, here is my final version.
The NHL's Worst Nightmare

The NHL's Worst Nightmare

By Buddy Oakes
I got to thinking a bit deeper about the worst case scenario that could result from the deepening rift between the NHL and the NHLPA, in the upcoming labor negotiations...
When the KHL Offers More Money, What Can You Say?

When the KHL Offers More Money, What Can You Say?

By Buddy Oakes
Craig Custance's column in the Sporting News laments the fact that too many veteran NHL players, like Sergei Federov, are jumping to the KHL to finish out their careers.
Balsillie Nightmare Revisited

Balsillie Nightmare Revisited

By Buddy Oakes
My heart absolutely breaks for those Phoenix fans who truly love the Coyotes and live and die with the team through every win and loss. Nashville fans have been there and survived to live another day.
The Three Point Game in the NHL is for Losers!

The Three Point Game in the NHL is for Losers!

By Buddy Oakes
Why should some games in the National Hockey League be worth three points in the standing and others are worth only two? I contend that the discrepancy should be corrected.
New King of Hockey Crowned

New King of Hockey Crowned

By Buddy Oakes
The true face of the game at this point has to be Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin. He and Crosby both entered the League in 2005, after the lockout season. During their careers Ovechkin has more goals, more points, and plays a more aggressive all round game.
New Year's Day Tradition of the Future

New Year's Day Tradition of the Future

By Buddy Oakes
What could be better than sitting in front of an HD TV on New Year’s Day, watching two of the best teams in the NHL playing high tech pond hockey in historic Wrigley field?
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