I kinda wanted to chat about the final. We know Nashville's in it, and that's the team I'm cheering for regardless of the other series, so why wait? We can't talk about how the Preds have demolished their first three opponents and are now resting up for the Final, just because we don't know who they're playing yet?
This lull before we know who they're playing is the perfect time to discuss how great of a story it is for Nashville to be where they are right now.
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The organization has worked hard on and off the ice to build the buzz, and the Nashville/Middle Tennessee market has gone Predators-crazy. This season has been completely sold out, and national analysts are hailing Bridgestone Arena as the loudest venue in the NHL.
The Predators' presence and success has fueled a boom in youth hockey leagues, high school hockey and adult leagues in Middle Tennessee. More ice arenas are being built to meet the demand.
Preds stars such as potential playoff MVP-to-be goalie Pekka Rinne, all-star defensemen P.K. Subban and Roman Josi and top goal scorer Filip Forsberg are now household names in a city accustomed to worshipping Eddie George, Steve McNair, Jevon Kearse, Marcus Mariota and other Titan greats past and present.
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