OT: Top 20 Nashville Predators of All-Time (#8)

[Jonesey]

1. Shea Weber - 22 Votes (66.67%)

GP: 763 G: 166 A: 277 P: 443
5 Time All-Star
2 Time 1st Team All-Star
2 Time 2nd Team All-Star
2 Time Norris Trophy Runner-Up
3 Time Norris Trophy 3rd-5th Place
6 Years as Captain of the Nashville Predators

2. David Legwand - 9 Votes (39.13%)

GP: 956 G: 210 A: 356 P: 566
1st Ever Entry Draft Selection (#2 Overall, 1998)
1st Ever NHL Overtime Penalty Shot Goal
Franchise Leader in Games Played, Goals, Assists, Points, and Game Winning Goals

3. Pekka Rinne - 25 Votes (71.43%)

GP: 508 REC: 269-155-62 GAA: 2.38 SV%: .917 SO: 43
2016 All-Star
2010-2011 2nd Team NHL All-Star
2 Time Vezina Runner-Up
1 Time Vezina 3rd Place
1 Time 4th Place Hart Trophy
Franchise Leader in All Major Goaltending Categories


4. Tomas Vokoun - 16 Votes (48.48%)

GP: 383 REC: 161-159-46 GAA: 2.54 SV%: .913 SO: 21
2004 All-Star
3 Top 10 Vezina Finishes
2nd in All Major Goaltending Categories

5. Kimmo Timonen - 10 Votes (33.34%)

GP: 573 G: 79 A: 222 P: 301
2 Time All-Star
1 Time 5th Place Norris Trophy
1 Year as Captain of the Nashville Predators
2nd Among Defeneseman in Goals, Assists, and Points

6. Steve Sullivan - 9 Votes (32.14%)

GP: 317 G: 100 A: 163 P: 263
2008-2009 Masterton Award Winner
3rd in Franchise History in Points Per Game
Hat Trick in First Game For Nashville


7. Paul Kariya - 11 Votes (31.43%)

GP: 164 G: 55 A: 106 P: 161
1st in Franchise History in Points Per Game and Assists Per Game
Franchise Record for Points in a Season (85)
Franchise Record for Assists in a Season (54)
Top Two Best Statistical Seasons in Franchise History


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[NoNecksCurse]

forsberg for me

 

[Drake744]

Going with that ugly Swiss Captain with the terrible hair

 

[triggrman]

Josi

 

[Adz]

Dunham.

Not really. I went with Forsberg, but it's a wash with Josi really.

 

[PredsV82]

Josi

yeah. Then I think its time to consider Fish.

Forsberg is like Josi... ten years from now they will both be top 4, but they aren't done yet.

Also think one of the originals like Dunham or Ronning need to be in the top 10.

 

[triggrman]

Kimmo and Legwand are originals.

I'll agree that Ronning should be considered but not Dunham, imho.

 

[Armourboy]

Kimmo and Legwand are originals.

I'll agree that Ronning should be considered but not Dunham, imho.

Agreed, but then again I didn't care for Dunham from the get go.

 

[Jonesey]

I still think Erat, Josi, and Suter should round out the top 10 with Forsberg at #11.

 

[Legionnaire11]

I still think Erat, Josi, and Suter should round out the top 10 with Forsberg at #11.

Probably, but Suter really hurt his legacy here.

Can we add Arnott?

 

[Jonesey]

Probably, but Suter really hurt his legacy here.

Can we add Arnott?

Sure, I'll add him next.

 

[Adz]

Probably, but Suter really hurt his legacy here.

Can we add Arnott?

They are apparently doing a daily countdown on 102.5. Today's entry had Suter at 7th. Willy was doing the voiceover and mentioned his legacy was tarnished with fans here in Nashville because of his exit. I found that to be surprisingly candid for a Top 20 bit.

 

[Jonesey]

They are apparently doing a daily countdown on 102.5. Today's entry had Suter at 7th. Willy was doing the voiceover and mentioned his legacy was tarnished with fans here in Nashville because of his exit. I found that to be surprisingly candid for a Top 20 bit.

Ah. I don't listen to 102.5 at all because I can't stand anyone other than their morning show.

 

[Drake744]

Ah. I don't listen to 102.5 at all because I can't stand anyone other than their morning show.

Bingo.

They made a huge mistake letting Austin and Zach go, but I do like Braden and Fitz. Their other shows are insufferable.

Off the soapbox now...

 

[Jonesey]

I do miss Austin and Zach. I wish 104.5 would pick them up and ditch their morning show.

 

[Adz]

Ah. I don't listen to 102.5 at all because I can't stand anyone other than their morning show.

This was actually aired during the early morning show (B&F) but was recorded. Willy just happened to be the one reading the VO. They may present it throughout the day. Was the first time I'd heard one, though. I have no real complaints on the station, wish they'd get Sounds baseball back. I can't pick up Alt 97 beyond a mile from work. (Which is doubly sad because I like alternative music, too!)

 

[Drake744]

I do miss Austin and Zach. I wish 104.5 would pick them up and ditch their morning show.

That would be incredible. The Wake Up Zone is brutal

 

[Jonesey]

My problem is I only get 104.5 in my office, so I'm stuck with that for sports radio. I get to work about 6:20 so I only get to catch a few minutes of 102.5 if I even decide to turn it on.

 

[BigFatCat999]

I see recentcy bias but Josi is pretty good. My choice was between Erat (who was more than the guy we traded for Forsberg) and JP Dumont. Dumont is a personal favorite.

 

[Legionnaire11]

Dumont is a personal favorite.

My wife and I still constantly joke "It's a French thing, you probably wouldn't understand" whenever we see something unusual.

 

[Adz]

I don't remember JP saying that but here's another story that I reference:

Kimmo Timonen re-signed one year at the very last possible minute. Signature had to be on paper by midnight. He was in NYC and there was a blackout. Willy asked him about it and he said it was signed by candlelight and "It vas very romantic" (say this with an accent) and laughed.

Years down the pike anything having to do with candlelight or romance--I'll say it with that accent. Mr. Adz still doesn't get it, despite explanation. His reaction is pretty close to Kimmo's with the next question Willy asked, which was "did you use a quill pen like a founding father?" Blank, "huh?"

 

[Dadof5boys]

Going Josi here again. How does Jared Stillman still have a job on the radio

 

[swissexpert]

I still think Erat, Josi, and Suter should round out the top 10 with Forsberg at #11.

I don't think Suter is in the same tier with Forsberg and Josi when it comes to Pred-careers.

Yeah Suter hurt his legacy here with the way he left but people also tend to overrate him quite abit. I mean even if Josi says bye after this season in a Suter-esque way, he will have had a better NSH career.
Already has twice the goals and more points in less games than Suter. Not to forget a Stanley Cup Final and named Captain.

 

[NoNecksCurse]

I don't think Suter is in the same tier with Forsberg and Josi when it comes to Pred-careers.

Yeah Suter hurt his legacy here with the way he left but people also tend to overrate him quite abit. I mean even if Josi says bye after this season in a Suter-esque way, he will have had a better NSH career.
Already has twice the goals and more points in less games than Suter. Not to forget a Stanley Cup Final and named Captain.

repeat bro. repeat

 

[PredsV82]

Kimmo and Legwand are originals.

I'll agree that Ronning should be considered but not Dunham, imho.

Yeah I meant of the remaining players we needed another original. I won't argue Ronning over Dunham but I'd probably vote the other way