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Craig Custance says Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne is getting little help from his offense, but the shortened season could alleviate some wear and tear on Rinne.

Blog | Conversation | February 26, 2013

With the collective bargaining negotiations ongoing, a proposed change to the salary cap could end up hamstringing some teams financially, including the Sabres, Rangers and Wild.

Blog | Conversation | August 20, 2012

With Shea Weber either staying in Nashville or heading to Philadelphia, there is one more high-end defenseman off the market for 2013. Craig Custance examines the few trade and free-agent options that remain for Weber's other suitors.

Blog | Conversation | July 19, 2012

Craig Custance examines the potential impact of Ryan Suter's departure on Predators captain Shea Weber.

Blog | Conversation | July 04, 2012

The Nashville Predators have re-signed defenseman Hal Gill to a two-year contract worth $4 million, according to an NHL source.

With injuries and suspensions dominating the NHL's playoff storylines, Craig Custance examines which player absences have (and will hurt) the most as teams continue to chase the Stanley Cup.

Blog | Conversation | April 18, 2012

Shea Weber wasn't fazed by being the villain in Joe Louis Arena, and responded with a power-play goal for the Predators in Game 3.

NASHVILLE -- In Game 1 of the Nashville Predators series against the Detroit Red Wings, defenseman Shea Weber slammed Henrik Zetterberg's head into the glass as time expired in a move that infuriated Red Wings fans and players. The NHL opted not ...

NASHVILLE -- The debate over whether the league should have suspended Shea Weber for his hit on Henrik Zetterberg was the talk of the day, but losing Darren Helm is a serious blow for the Detroit Red Wings. The team announced Thursday morning that...

Craig Custance weighs the various reactions to the NHL's decision not to suspend Shea Weber following his hit on Henrik Zetterberg on Wednesday night. While the Red Wings took the high road in not criticizing the decision, others deemed it unfair.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2012

NASHVILLE -- Nashville Predators captain Shea Weber might have provided NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shananan with his first test of the postseason. The league will no doubt review the final seconds of Nashville's 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings...

Nashville Predators defenseman Hal Gill missed the team's practice on Tuesday, Nashville's final practice day before the start of the postseason. And, as is usually the case this time of year, details on his health weren't flowing from the organization.

Heading into the playoffs, Craig Custance gets the lowdown on the Nashville Predators from rival players, coaches and scouts.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2012

Craig Custance writes that momentum is heading in a positive direction in Nashville, and the Predators are hoping the addition of Alexander Radulov can help spark a playoff run that will convince Ryan Suter and Shea Weber to stick around.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2012

Craig Custance writes that the Nashville Predators' recent acquisition of Hal Gill represents more than just a positive veteran addition for the team. Instead, it shows that the team is prepared to go all in this season.

Blog | Conversation | February 21, 2012

Craig Custance looks at the surprises from Thursday's NHL All-Star fantasy draft before answering questions from his weekly mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | January 27, 2012