Maple Leafs (1) @ Predators (4)

One of the more remarkable stories of this Nashville Predators season has been the wild popularity of enforcer Brian McGrattan.

A 2013 draft pick could be on the line, as last summer's trade between Nashville and Toronto has a clause hinging on how many games Lombardi plays.

This morning's hockey notes are loaded with storylines coming out of last night's victory of Toronto, and a look ahead to Saturday's guest at Bridgestone Arena, the Columbus Blue Jackets, whose struggles have now given birth to trade rumors aplenty.

The Walking Wounded: Preds 4 - Leafs 1

Despite being battered with shots, Pekka Rinne never waffled in net, and the Predators beat the Maple Leafs tonight in Nashville, 4-1. The much-maligned of late Kostitsyn-Fisher-Erat line lead the...

Our afternoon hockey notes highlight those Wisconsin Badgers once again - we've got Craig Smith showing up on a Calder Trophy favorites list, and a teammate of his preparing to make his NHL debut.

Our morning notes hit multiple times on the topic of Cody Franson, and the rough ride he's had with the Maple Leafs so far, after being the "sweetener" in the trade which saw Toronto take Matthew Lombardi's contract off David Poile's hands.

That's An Interesting Lineup You've Got There

Tonight the Nashville Predators welcome in the Toronto Maple Leafs, a team which has been struggling for years to find their way back into the playoffs, while dealing with the tremendous burden that comes with playing in the largest hockey market in the world.