Senior Content Manager & Beat Reporter for @PredsNHL. Hockey, music & pasta enthusiast. 412 ✈️ 615
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“The appeal with Chris and the role that he had here with the Predators, and to be able to come in and support him, [was a perfect fit].” —> preds.club/4xecMyG #Preds
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Jun 11
Regarded as one of the greatest defensemen in NHL history, Rob Blake is now bringing his Hall-of-Fame pedigree to the #Preds --> preds.club/4xecMyG
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Jun 11
Had a great chat with new #Preds EVP of Hockey Operations Rob Blake:
"The ability to learn from [Chris MacFarland], and...his vision for the Predators and some of the parts of the organization... I think all that made it an appealing opportunity.”
Story to come...
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NEW: Chris MacFarland isn’t done making changes to Predators’ hockey ops.
His next step? Bolstering the team’s data analytics department, which he feels is understaffed.
Exclusive here: tennessean.com/story/sports/…
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Jun 5
We join the hockey community in mourning the loss of Cliff Fletcher, and are sending thoughts and prayers to all who love him.
Jun 5
The NHL mourns the passing of Cliff Fletcher, who was revered for his keen eye for talent, respected for his management acumen and beloved for his character.
Read full statement from Commissioner Gary Bettman: media.nhl.com/public/news/19…
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Jun 5
#Preds Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Rob Blake via release:
“My family and I are very excited to join the Predators franchise and would like to thank Chris MacFarland for his trust in me. This is an organization with a great history and a very bright future, and I am thrilled to be a part of it. I am grateful to work with Chris, who is one of the best general managers in today’s game, and build something special here in Nashville.”
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Jun 5
#Preds President of Hockey Operations/General Manager Chris MacFarland on the hiring of Rob Blake:
“We are ecstatic to welcome Rob Blake to the Nashville Predators as our executive vice president of hockey operations. Rob is a two-time Stanley Cup winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and a legend of our game. Additionally, he brings a wealth of knowledge in managementand I will rely on him to assist me in many areas across the department as we look to build a winning team in Smashville. I couldn’t think of a better person to join me and the organization on this journey.”
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Jun 5
The #Preds have hired Rob Blake as Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. Blake will work alongside Preds President of Hockey Operations/General Manager Chris MacFarland in all areas of Nashville's Hockey Operations Department --> preds.club/4xd75ks
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Jun 5
#Preds Alternate Captain Ryan O'Reilly received one first-place vote, three second-place votes, two third-place votes and five votes in fourth and fifth place for the Selke Trophy -->
SUZUKI FOR SELKE‼️ #NHLAwards
Nick Suzuki is this year's winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy, an award presented to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game!
ALT Photo of Nick Suzuki next to the King Clancy Memorial Trophy and text that reads, \"Frank J. Selke Trophy winner - Nick Suzuki, Montreal Canadiens No. 14, center\".
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#Preds Alternate Captain Ryan O'Reilly received two second-place votes, one fourth-place vote and two fifth-place votes for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. Filip Forsberg received one fifth-place vote -->
Cole Caufield is a Lady Byng winner! 🚨 #NHLAwards
The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is awarded to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.
ALT Photo of Cole Caufield next to the Lady Byng Trophy and text that reads, \"Lady Byng Trophy winner - Cole Caufield, Montreal Canadiens No. 13, right wing\".
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Jun 5
"I hope that the mark of this organization will be that we're with you, we're Predators fans, we're along for the ride, we're along for the journey, because we love hockey.” --> preds.club/4e8cTmQ #Preds
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Jun 5
How did Nick Saban help bring Chris MacFarland to Nashville? That and more of what we learned from the new #Preds GM —> preds.club/4e8cTmQ
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Jun 4
A fresh edition of the #PredsPodcast for obvious reasons! Enjoy --> preds.club/4vmGOyC
@MaxHerzTalks | @KaraHammer | #Preds
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Jun 4
We'll soon learn plenty about Chris MacFarland and his plans for the #Preds - but here are five things we found out yesterday on his first full day in Nashville --> preds.club/4e8cTmQ
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Jun 4
“[When I saw the initial list of potential candidates], I looked and I said, ‘Wow, if we could get Chris MacFarland, that would be terrific.'"
The #Preds got their guy --> preds.club/43iqLWy
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Jun 4
“We want to build something here…and make hockey something that's in the blood of every young Tennessee fan and build something really special.” --> preds.club/43iqLWy #Preds
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Jun 3
One goal on our mind.
Watch MacFarland's full media availability » preds.club/43ifQw2
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Jun 3
“And he didn't hesitate. [He said], ‘The goal here is to try and win [a Stanley Cup].’ And that's really, quite honest, all I needed to hear.” --> preds.club/43iqLWy #Preds
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Jun 3
#Preds CEO Sean Henry says Nick Saban's presence and how he evaluates things "changed the entire interview process for us." Henry says the way Saban analyzes the interview process is incredible.
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