On the Forecheck · Jan 26, 2018
The Weekender: Where the Boat Leaves From
The NHL All-Star Weekend is upon us, and our team will be well represented.
There are plenty of times this silly hockey team still makes the most pessimistic person among us smile. Much like how the city Nashville transformed itself from a dingy city best known for sad songs and fishing into a thriving cosmopolitan destination while never changing out of its boots, the local hockey team went from a band of lovable try-hards and a goalie to one of the most entertaining teams in the league. Between some sharp trades, a change in leadership, and a refined philosophy, the Nashville Predators changed their perception for the better without spending years waiting on the lottery.