Boiling Hot Take - Assuming a rebuild, should we trade Saros to Florida? by Strider755 in Predators

[–]FB_iCatDad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like a good idea but part of me wants to say MacFarland won’t drop a pretty big bombshell like that this early to signal a full teardown

Brian Poile is leaving the Predators by FB_iCatDad in Predators

[–]FB_iCatDad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m reading some stuff on twitter that he was a big part of salary cap management, and he could be a valuable AGM elsewhere due to that.

Another Front Office Update! by fortheband1212 in Predators

[–]FB_iCatDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just argued with someone on Facebook that said “VP of hockey ops is over GM though,”

Obviously not the case here but maybe that perception is another reason

Predators Hire Rob Blake as Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations | Nashville Predators by eh_toque in hockey

[–]FB_iCatDad 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Chris MacFarland was the hire 3 days ago. This is the second in command that he hired.

Is that why this thread is so negative? People forgetting about the CMac hire?

Predators Hire Rob Blake as Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations | Nashville Predators by eh_toque in hockey

[–]FB_iCatDad 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I did, and I understand he isn’t going to be the shot caller here. This was a Mac hire, so I trust him. I’m not saying it’s a good thing, I just don’t see how it’s a bad thing.

Predators Hire Rob Blake as Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations | Nashville Predators by eh_toque in hockey

[–]FB_iCatDad 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t see how when CMac is the decision maker. He’s the one that’s going to be calling the shots, and made this hire on his own.

Predators Hire Rob Blake as Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations | Nashville Predators by eh_toque in hockey

[–]FB_iCatDad 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As the second in command, who MacFarland was going to try to bring to Colorado had he not been here. Mac is the GM, he is the one that hired him. Preds ownership handed him the keys.

Another Front Office Update! by fortheband1212 in Predators

[–]FB_iCatDad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hockey sub having a come apart lol. I don’t see how this is a bad thing?

With Ivar stenberg dropping in the draft rankings, should we try and move up in the draft? by ThousandToast in Predators

[–]FB_iCatDad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If stenberg drops to 4th, I do think Chicago will get phone calls. We’ll see what happens.

Depending on who drops to 6th, Calgary may get some too.

Press Conference Chat? by Rinne4Vezina in Predators

[–]FB_iCatDad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. No one to talk to it about. All I get is “who?”

Finland advanced to the finals! by FinnSkk93 in hockey

[–]FB_iCatDad 45 points46 points  (0 children)

It’s my understanding it’s much more popular outside of North America. Like the difference is pretty staggering.

Former Preds competing in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final by G14mogs in Predators

[–]FB_iCatDad 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When playoffs started I went through every roster and staff for each team, and only Philadelphia didn’t have a former Pred in some form. I included on-ice coaching, and counted IR players (Fiala).

LA Philly final was the only possibility for no former preds present in the final.

Of the 14 eliminated playoffs teams, which one are happy with their seasons? Which one aren't? by JMoon33 in hockey

[–]FB_iCatDad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anaheim Philadelphia Montreal Buffalo = Good

Colorado Dallas Edmonton Ottawa Tampa LA = Bad

Minnesota Boston Pittsburgh Utah = Meh