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Eyes on the Predators

Apr 27, 2012, 4:30 PM | Updated: 5:52 pm

The Phoenix Coyotes are battling the Nashville Predators
for the right to go to the Western Conference Finals in
the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Most expect it to be a hotly-contested series, as the
teams play similar styles and are both playing well of
late.

At least, that’s what we think here in the Valley. But
what are they saying in good old Nashville, Tennessee?

Read on to find out.


April 27, 2012

Predators.NHL.com

Preds Open
Round 2 At Phoenix On Friday Night

The Predators and Coyotes will go head-to-head for the
first time in the postseason as they open their Western
Conference Semifinals series on Friday at Jobing.com
Arena.

The Tennessean

Nashville
Predators, Phoenix Coyotes show depth of NHL

Neither the Predators nor the Coyotes play in a
traditional hockey market.

Nashville Predators,
Phoenix Coyotes build teams on strong goaltending

If there is one secret ingredient for a team in a
nontraditional market to succeed and thrive, the Predators
and Coyotes both have it.

Predators to
face Coyotes

History will be made in the next round. Not to imitate the
NHL’s old television commercial, but a team that has never
made the Western Conference Final will advance out of the
Nashville-Phoenix series.

Nashville
Predators’ Pekka Rinne leads NHL playoff run

When Pekka Rinne is on, there is no wasted motion. He
seems undisturbed, virtually stationary, until the moment
of truth.

Predlines.com

Predators Vs Coyotes Preview: Brothers From
The Desert

I find it nearly impossible to hate the Coyotes. They’re a
good team that’s been through a tough few years off the
ice. Amid bad ownership and a bad bad bad arena idea,
they’ve survived by playing good hockey.

OnTheForecheck.com

Nashville Predators vs. Phoenix Coyotes
Series Preview: The Wait Is Over

After what has seemed like an interminable wait, we’re
finally ready to drop the puck on the Western Conference
Semifinals, as the Nashville Predators tangle with the
Phoenix Coyotes tonight in Game One (8:00 p.m. Central,
NBC Sports).

Arizona Coyotes

Majority Owner, Chairman & Governor, Alex Meruelo of the Arizona Coyotes speaks at an introduct...

Kellan Olson

Alex Meruelo: Coyotes’ failure in Arizona ‘starts from the beginning’

Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo wanted to make it clear that is still his title when he joined 98.7 following the sale of the franchise.

12 hours ago

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Arizona Sports Video

Video: Exclusive interview with Alex Meruelo ahead of Coyotes move to Utah

Burns & Gambo sit down exclusively with Alex Meruelo to discuss the team's move to Utah and the land auction he will attempt to win on June 27.

13 hours ago

General view outside of the Delta Center ahead of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on March 19,...

Arizona Sports

It’s official: Coyotes will move from Arizona to Utah with sale to Jazz owner

The Arizona Coyotes officially announced the franchise was sold to Jazz owner Ryan Smith and will relocate to Salt Lake City, Utah.

15 hours ago

Clayton Keller at the final Arizona Coyotes game at Mullett Arena...

Arizona Sports

Listen: Coyotes broadcasters give their final sign-offs in franchise’s last Arizona game

The broadcasters for the Arizona Coyotes had well-said farewells to the team that has been relocated to Utah.

18 hours ago

...

Arizona Sports Video

Video: Arizona Sports’ favorite Coyotes memories

Arizona Sports hosts share their favorite memories of the Arizona Coyotes amid news of the team being sold and relocated.

18 hours ago

A young Arizona Coyotes fan shows off his sign...

Tyler Drake

Cheers and tears: As relocation looms, Coyotes close out Arizona chapter on high note

The Coyotes and their fans replete with signs, memories, cheers and tears made the most of the team's final ride in Arizona on Wednesday.

1 day ago

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