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GM Search: Timing, Strategy and Final Say

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:35:00 -0000

Why is the Predators GM search taking so long? What does it tell us about the candidates and the process? Who are the legitimate candidates? Have they decided on a organizational structure? How does Tom Fitzgerald fit into this equation? How does the NHL Draft work through all of this? Plus, can the Preds get into the Top 5 of the draft?

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GM search update + NHL Draft strategy preview

Wed, 06 May 2026 19:17:00 -0000

The Stanley Cup playoffs still have a seeding problem. Are the Predators slow-playing the Tom Fitzgerald hiring? What's the heck is going on with Toronto - who also won the Draft Lottery. And who could be on the board for the Predators with the 10th pick and what strategy should the new GM deploy?

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Who Wins: Former Preds vs. Current Preds?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:27:00 -0000

Should Nashville consider going after Brady Thachuk? Could a team of former Predators beat the current Predators? Then we work through the perfect offseason strategy for Nashville: Front office, coaching staff, contracts, trades, prospects, draft, free agents and more.

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Season-ending messages offer no clarity on future

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:39:00 -0000

The players, Andrew Brunette and Barry Trotz conducted season-ending interviews and the messages were mixed. A new era is upon the franchise but it sounds like many want to keep this group together for a playoff run next year. Is that what a new GM will want to do?

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Lack of identity costs Predators the playoffs

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:22:00 -0000

Why did the Nashville Predators miss the playoffs? Talent, coaching, slow starts are all a part of it. But the total lack of team identity was the problem - mostly due to decisions made by Barry Trotz. What does the future hold for this team and what are the first orders of business for the new GM?

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Excitement on and off the ice in Nashville

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:37:00 -0000

Justus Annunen is making history while Juuse Saros is playing the best hockey of his season. The Predators took 7 out of 8 possible points but will it be enough? Veterans, special teams and Tyson Jost are all playing critical roles in Nashville's playoff push. Then we dive into the latest rumors surrounding the GM search and celebrate the new TV deal for Preds games.

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The biggest week of the year + GM search update

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:16:00 -0000

After five straight wins, the power play has failed and Nashville lost three straight at the worst possible time. Yet, the biggest week of the regular season begins in Los Angeles Thursday night. Enjoy the ride! Then we update the GM search with a list of candidates and strategies.

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Matthew Wood leads Preds youth movement into playoff race

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:35:00 -0000

Nashville destroyed San Jose on Tuesday night to win five straight and move into the playoffs. How is this happening? What role are young players like Matthew Wood playing? Can it continue? Plus, the debate between Playoff match-ups as well as draft slot?

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NHL Playoffs or NHL Draft Lottery

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:21:00 -0000

The Predators got a big win over the Jets on Tuesday night but is that a good thing or a bad thing? Can this team fight for a playoff spot AND pick in the top 10? What will happen over the finale 15 games? We've reached a familiar portion of the Juuse Saros story. And why a change of heart by Bill Haslam could change the off-season in a major way.

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Farm System Report with Nick Kieser

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:40:00 -0000

Lower Broad Hockey reporter Nick Kieser recently spent some time in Milwaukee with Nashville's top prospects, Karl Taylor and Scott Nichol. What did he learn? Who surprised? What does the future hold?

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Instant Reaction: Preds do the right thing at the deadline

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:01:00 -0000

Nashville finished the deadline by making four moves. They didn't buy anything and "go for it" and that's amazing. This is the right direction and the youth movement was on full display on Thursday night. Is this a turning point?

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Nashville begins to sell ahead of the deadline

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:37:00 -0000

Nashville has already started selling pieces as Michael McCarron and Cole Smith were traded on Tuesday. The team has lost five out of six and appears to be admitting it needs to rebuild. Who is next? What is the right strategy to fixing the organization?

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Hellebuyck, Matthews, Hughes and Our Women

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:18:00 -0000

USA hockey dominated the Olympics as heroes emerged from both the Men's and Women's team. Connor Hellebuyck, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes became rockstars as Auston Matthews won Gold. Connor McDavid lost again in a final. And the Women's team was treated in a predictable way by a pretty important person.

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Live Reaction: USA tops Sweden in OT to advance!

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:57:00 -0000

The USA survive in the quarterfinals against Sweden behind great goaltending and stellar play from Quinn Hughes and Dylan Larkin. Can they top Slovakia on Friday? We preview the US Women's Gold Medal match against Canada. Plus, one key Predators stat you need to know.

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Can USA win Gold?

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:22:00 -0000

What does the CAA-Nashville divorce tell us about the GM search? What trade rumors make sense for the Predators? And can the US Men and Women win Gold in Italy? Can the USA men play the right style of hockey? Can their elite blueline and goaltending be the difference? What are proper expectations for USA Hockey?

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Trotz retirement raises critical questions

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:24:00 -0000

Barry Trotz will retire as GM of the Predators. It raises numerous questions and we try to answer all of them. Why now? Who will be making decisions? What happens to Andrew Brunette? What does the team do at the deadline? What does Bill Haslem want from his hockey team? Will this team tear it all down and rebuild or stay the course with aging veterans?

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Preds are nothing if not entertaining

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:33:00 -0000

The Predators continue to play entertaining hockey with big comebacks and dramatic third periods. But they've lost four out of five and Juuse Saros is overworked. Barry Trotz isn't trying to make any trades but also seems to be admitting that Nashville isn't a playoff team. Plus, Roman Josi and Steven Stamkos hit milestones.

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Preds continue to go to extremes + Historic "What If" from the Cup run

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:47:00 -0000

The Nashville Predators won at Colorado in impressive fashion before turning around and getting crushed by Vegas and Buffalo. Is this just who Nashville is this year? The average depth of this team is killing it. Plus, two major what-ifs about this season as well as big decisions from 2016-2018.

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Josi, Stamkos continue to lead surging Predators

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:49:00 -0000

Roman Josi and Steven Stamkos are leading the charge for the Nashville Predators. The Preds have won 16 out of 24 but the underlying numbers aren't promising. How should we view the stretch of good hockey? What will the team do around the trade deadline? Can they make the playoffs?

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Lessons from the Road Trip + Midseason Report

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:20:00 -0000

The road trip is over and Nashville went 4-3. What did we learn about this team's current playoff chances? Justus Annunen has been signed to an extension. A mid-season report offers one glaring positive development and a few other smaller ones. And what's going on with youth hockey in Canada?

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Preds critical road trip + 2025 Year in Review

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:29:00 -0000

Nashville has won two of the first three games on a 7-game road trip, what will it tell us about the team? Josi, Stamkos and others are surging and carrying the team but what do the fancy stats tell us about how real it is? Then we look at the 2025 calendar year and what it tells us about 2026.

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This is who Nashville is... and it's an improvement

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:01:00 -0000

Nashville won two more games against bad teams and wasn't competitive against Carolina. Is this just who the Predators will be this season? If nothing else, they are far more entertaining than last year. Is Luke Evangelista entering star territory and can he be the building block piece in the future?

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Hat Tricks, Quinn Hughes and the Playoffs

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:29:00 -0000

Nashville continues to win games - seven out of 10 - on the backs of star power. Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos are red hot and Juuse Saros is playing great in net. What does it mean for the future of the season? Then we dive into the Western Conference playoff race and what the Quinn Hughes trade means for the Central Division. Plus, Nick Saban owns the Preds now?

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Winning Hockey: Dictating Pace and Juuse Saros

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:23:00 -0000

The Predators have won five out of seven games... why? Juuse Saros has been excellent and also awful. The offense has been dictating pace as well. Why has it taken so long for the system to work for the third year in a row? Then we try to explain the scandal unfolding around Predators former majority owner Herb Fritch.

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Kids are scoring goals: Will it last?

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:23:00 -0000

The rookies are starting to score as young players make progress. Is this a sign of things to come or simply a product of scheduling? Barry Trotz addressed toxic rumors and broke down his asking price for Ryan O'Reilly. Then we discuss the right way to view Carter Hart's debut for Vegas.

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Rumors, Reports, Questions and Quotes

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:07:00 -0000

Rumors, reports and questions continue to swirl around the Nashville organization. After two poor showings this week, Barry Trotz is doing damage control in the press. However, it's not working and he's making it worse. Veterans will be on the block soon and something has to change. Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Why the Predators are not making a change

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:55:00 -0000

Nashville fails on the international stage in the Global Series and delivered a fireable offense in Sweden. However, Barry Trotz isn't making a move on Andrew Brunette. Why is he sticking it out? What is his plan? What's the strategy? We have an elegant and outlandish suggestion on how to fix not one but two problems. Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Rumors swirl from Bridgestone to Sweden

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:25:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan analyze the Predators trip to Sweden and how it feels very similar to the trip to Dallas that eventually got Peter Laviolette fired. What do bad vibes and toxic energy mean to the fans and behind the scenes? What would trading Juuse Saros do for the franchise: we consider all of the angles. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Finding new ways to lose: NHL screws Preds

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:17:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan try to explain what happened to the Predators on Tuesday night against the Wild. Why did the NHL office rule the way they did? What does it matter as the Preds invent new ways to lose games. What will change for the this team over the next few weeks? Should Andrew Brunette be allowed to coach the young players? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Sloppy, awful night at Bridgestrone

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:31:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan break down one of the ugliest nights in Bridgestone Arena history. What is wrong with the veterans and can anything fix them? Why is Brady Skjei the avatar for this entire organization's issues? Is Andrew Brunette the right coach for the young players? Who is actually better? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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NHL's worst offense on a last place team

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:20:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Nick Kieser talk through the Predators four game losing streak. Nashville is a last place team with the worst offense in the league after an ugly loss to the Ducks. Everything is getting worse and that's on Andrew Brunette. Steven Stamkos is slowing down and Brady Martin has been sent down to Juniors as well. What's next for this team? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Dissecting the first four games

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:40:00 -0000

Emma Lingan and guest co-host Jeremy K. Gover breakdown the first four games of the Nashville Predators 2025-26 season. Can we extrapolate anything from the 2-1-1 start, what are the most surprising things from the opening matchups and -- wait for it -- is Juuse Saros "so back!"??

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Hockey is Here: Andrew Brunette, Brady Martin, Central Division PIcks

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:13:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan make our official season predictions for 2025-26. How should Andrew Brunette be evaluated? What is Barry Trotz plan? How should fans balance Brady Martin hype with rational expectations? Where do the Preds finish in the Central Division? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Are the Preds focused on the right thing? (and final roster predictions)

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:37:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey one week from the start of the season. Are the Predators focused on the right things entering the season? Is Barry Trotz focused on the right things? We predict what the opening night roster and starting line-up will look like? And we offer our picks what Nashville SHOULD do with their roster. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Top prospects have entered the chat

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:13:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan breakdown the first few weeks of training camp. Andrew Brunette has a clear message to his team this camp. The youth movement in underway as Matthew Wood, Brady Martin and Tanner Molendyk are the top storylines. Nic Hague is out 4-6 weeks, so what could the blue line pairings look like for Nashville? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Predators Training Camp: What actually matters?

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:30:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan preview the opening of Nashville Predators training camp. Roster decisions, position battles, prospect development and more highlight what could be an eventful preseason camp. Plus, Luke Evangelista's contract still isn't signed and Bridgestone Arena is getting a $750 million makeover. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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GM Barry Trotz vs. Head Coach Barry Trotz

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:45:00 -0000

Braden Gall welcomes Jared Stillman to the show this week to talk Barry Trotz. Understanding his plan, evaluating his future and trying to decipher between General Manager Barry Trotz and Head Coach Barry Trotz. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Central Division Unit Rankings 2025-26

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:08:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Nashville Predators hockey. We rank the forwards, defensemen and goalies in the NHL's Central Division. Where does Nashville rank? Who is the best? And where could the Preds finish? How does the coaching staff and front office rank? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Veterans search for answers + ranking the Preds farm system

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:45:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Nashville Predators hockey. Filip Forsberg opens up about how the season ended and the meetings that took place to start the offseason. All of the veterans are still searching for answers. Then we dive into where this farm system should be ranked in the NHL? And could Nashville have done any better? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Lowered Expectations and Comfortability

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:47:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Nashville Predators hockey. The latest with Brady Martin and Luke Evangelista's contracts. Are Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault correct that lowered expectations and being more comfortable are enough to get Nashville back into contention? What exactly is Barry Trotz expectation? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Ryan Johansen speculation, Scott Nichol and our plan to fix the NHL

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:15:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Nashville Predators hockey. The Ryan Johansen saga is over and we want to have fun speculating about "material breach." Scott Nichol sat down with Braden at LBH to talk rookies and development. Then we fix the NHL with rule changes, format tweaks and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Nashville's best-case scenario in 2025-26

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:37:00 -0000

Jeremy Gover joins Braden Gall to talk summer hockey. Outdoor games in Tennessee, Preds prospects in the World Juniors and Spencer Stastney opens up. Then we breakdown the best case scenario for 2025-26 and what would it mean for the season? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Milestones, Schedules, Verdicts and More

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:35:00 -0000

What do you need to know about the verdict in the Hockey Canada trial. Roman Josi or Pekke Rinne more likely into the Hall of Fame? We play a records game with the Preds record book and look at Nashville's milestones to watch in 2025. And we look at the first few months of the Predators schedule. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Post-draft prospect rankings

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:40:00 -0000

Braden Gall is joined by Michael Gallagher to talk Nashville Predators prospects and farm system. Brady Martin or Tanner Molendyk at No. 1? Matthew Wood or Joakim Kemell? Why expectations should be high around David Edtrom. We dive into the post-draft farm system rankings. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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New CBA, Evangelista's contract, Central Division Power Rankings

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:14:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Nashville Predators hockey. The new CBA will deliver numerous small changes to the NHL. What's the latest with Luke Evangelista's contract? What were the Preds thinking with their schedule release video? Our summer Central Division power rankings! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Positive developments from development camp

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:19:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Nashville Predators development camp. Did the best players look like the best players? Who stood out? Who could earn a spot on the starting line-up at training camp? Plus, Nick Perbix introduced himself to Smashville this week. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Win or Rebuild: What is Barry Trotz doing?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:46:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk NHL draft results, free agency moves, trades and development camp. Has Nashville fixed it's defense with four draft picks, trading for Nicolas Hague and signing Nick Perbix? What is the right way to look at Brady Martin? Who are the young forwards fans should expect to get time? What does the line-up look like on paper as of this week? Are they trying to win or rebuilding (or both)? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Final NHL Draft Predictions and Debates

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:18:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk NHL Draft with Michael Gallagher. What will this draft do to the direction of the franchise? Who has elite traits and does that mean the team might go best available over position of need? Passing on James Hagens? Roman Josi's future and final predictions for the NHL Draft. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Timetable for a total Predators rebuild

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:19:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk hockey. What can the Preds learn from the Panthers? There is an injury update on Roman Josi and should the Preds consider trading down? Then we dive into the timetable for a full rebuild and what needs to happen each year. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Oilers choose violence, Preds disconnect and Top 5 strategy

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:37:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk hockey. The Oilers made a bizarre choice in Game 3 - what were they thinking and will it pay off? Is there more to understand about Jonathan Marchessault and what happened? Plus, what is the top 5 strategy that makes the most sense? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Trading for Marco Rossi, Karl Taylor and a Cup Final rematch

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:22:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Predators hockey. An old name is getting a big job for Pittsburgh. Karl Taylor's assistant coach is defending him publicly. The Wild are looking to move Marco Rossi and the Preds should pounce. Plus, a Stanley Cup Final rematch should be really fun. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Milwaukee, Trotz, Brunette: Changing opinions with Kayla Anderson

Wed, 28 May 2025 16:01:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Kayla Anderson talk Predators hockey. When did Kayla fall in love with the sport? Has the role of the Milwaukee Admirals changed as the team's focus has changed? What do we think of a rematch in the Cup Final? How has our view of the Preds past and future change over time? Who are our favorite players to cover? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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What's the value of trading away veterans?

Wed, 21 May 2025 16:15:00 -0000

Rumors are beginning to swirl around Jonathan Marchessault and a trade out of town. Why would Barry Trotz consider this and what does it tell us about the future of the team? What would a "deep rebuild" actually look like and what should be the goals. Stanley Cup picks, Toronto, Dallas and the Draft. Emma and Braden talk hockey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Playoff takes and locker room culture

Thu, 15 May 2025 13:47:00 -0000

The NHL and AHL playoffs are in full swing as former, current and future Predators are making big headlines. We dive into Jonathan Marchessault's future with the team and try to define the Nashville locker room culture. Emma and Braden talk hockey. ⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠.

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Preds run it back + the first draft big board

Wed, 07 May 2025 16:23:00 -0000

Barry Trotz has decided to keep Andrew Brunette and run it back. After one of the worst seasons in franchise history, the team is doing... nothing? Plus, the Preds landed the No. 5 pick in the draft. How should we rank the top of the 2025 NHL Draft? Emma and Braden talk hockey. ⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠.

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Messy Process: Is Trotz still undecided on Brunette?

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:06:00 -0000

Barry Trotz has yet to talk to the media now two weeks after the end of the season. What does it mean for the future of Andrew Brunette? What does it tell us about his processes? Plus, the NHL playoffs are drunk and the Milwaukee Admirals are getting their playoff run started on Thursday. Emma and Braden talk hockey. ⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠.

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What the Preds need to learn from rest of the NHL

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:45:00 -0000

The NHL playoffs are in full swing so what should the Predators learn from the most successful franchises in the league about roster building and management? Why hasn't Barry Trotz met with media yet? What key element do we need to consider around Andrew Brunette's future? And what would a good off-season look like for Nashville? Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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First Order of Business: Evaluating Andrew Brunette

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:39:00 -0000

One of the worst seasons in franchise history is over but what comes next? Evaluating Andrew Brunette is the first order of business. Then we talk with Matthew Wood about his first few weeks in the NHL. Which rookies have earned a spot next year and was there any good that came from this season? Adam Vingan joins Emma and Braden to talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Wild night in Nashville offers glimpse of the future

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:10:00 -0000

A wild night in Smashville features 13 goals and young talent making headlines. Does it show us the future? We offer player comps for the young talent that has earned starting roles. Barry Trotz is also saying all the right things this week as the season winds down. After Ovechkin's record, the question is do we still love records? Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Has Barry Trotz made a decision about Andrew Brunette?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:31:00 -0000

Matthew Wood has signed his ELC and might debut for Nashville this week. Who else might be on the call-up list? Why should the team NOT call up prospects? Two bad losses and another Juuse Saros dud. An 8-year old has a strong take on the animated broadcast. And we debate Barry Trotz decision around Andrew Brunette. Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Juuse Saros, Revisionist History and the Draft Lottery

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:44:00 -0000

Juuse Saros was his old self on Tuesday night and the Preds are doing something for the first time! How should the young players be deployed: situationally and in the line-up? What major moments in Preds recent history would we go back and change? The most important thing to know about the 2025 NHL Draft lottery. Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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The only thing that matters the rest of the season

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:23:00 -0000

After two big hits on Tuesday night, the NHL needs to figure out the consistency issue it has with officiating. What is the most important thing left for the team with just 15 games left? What is the most concerning part of Barry Trotz decision-making process around the future of Andrew Brunette? What do we think of the new faces like Michael Bunting in a Predators sweater? Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Deadline Reaction: What is Barry Trotz plan?

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:40:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Adam Vingan and Braden Gall react to the Predators interesting trade deadline week. What did we make of the trades and what exactly is Barry Trotz plan for this franchise? Patiences versus winning versus development or go big? Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Lessons from Boston + Long term trade options

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:25:00 -0000

A nice win over Boston tells a bigger story about the Nashville Predators season. What did we learn about the team's future? The Preds got the trade deadline started by trading Gus Nyquist to the Wild. Who else could be moved and what big names could Barry Trotz target? Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Josi Injured, Frustrations Mounting

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:20:00 -0000

Roman Josi was injured Tuesday night in yet another frustrating loss. How bad could it be and is there any reason to be concerned with how the rest of the team reacted? Luke Schenn had some choice words about the team after the loss as well. Did Team USA accomplish its No. 1 goal in the 4 Nations tournament? And what should the NHL learn from the NFL Combine? Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Can USA win the whole thing?

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:52:00 -0000

The Preds have acquired two depth pieces including Andreas Englund on defense. What is the latest on the injury front for Jeremy Lauzon, Luke Evangelista and Adam Wilsby. The shocking overreactions about Juuse Saros. Can the USA beat Canada again and does it matter? How can the NHL get more best-on-best international competition? Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Barry's Future, 4-Nation's, Hal Gill Talks Defense

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:06:00 -0000

How much blame does Barry Trotz get for the Preds situation and how much time does a proper evaluation take? Joakim Kemell debuts for the Preds in record-setting fashion. The 4-Nation's tourney preview and picks. And Hal Gill explains the defensive scheme and why Brady Skjei is so uncomfortable. Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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No answers on ice, anthem wars off it

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:01:00 -0000

The Preds have lost five straight and it's showing in the locker room. What possible answers could this team come up with? The national anthem became a funny issue this week as Canada and America booed each other in typical 2025 fashion. Why should fans be excited about 4-Nation's Face-Off and Andrew Brunette comments on the trade deadline. Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Defense vs. Goaltending

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:29:00 -0000

Juuse Saros has struggled lately but how much is on the defense? Why is blue line struggling so much. The 4 Nation's tournament is coming up and people are excited. The trade deadline is also looming. Nick Kieser fills in for Braden with Emma Lingan to talk Predators hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Are you not entertained?

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:31:00 -0000

The Predators made history on Tuesday night against San Jose. They played a boxing match on Saturday. And beat their archrival in overtime. It's not pretty, but it's damn fun right now. Justin Barron, Juuse Saros and ZHL get some time this week. Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Trade deadline rumors begin to swirl

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:11:00 -0000

The Predators played one of the best games of the season against Vegas but still had to hold on for dear life. The top line is surging. Can the team lose games, get a high draft pick and still build culture? What should Barry Trotz do with Ryan O'Reilly and other trade pieces at the deadline? Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Adding Injury to Insult + Young Talent Continues to Shine

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:54:00 -0000

The Predators inconsistency plagued them again on the road trip finale against the Jets. Injuries continue to mount and the defense is getting worse. Also, which young players have earned the right to stick in the NHL? Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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How to evaluate Barry Trotz

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:23:00 -0000

The Predators lost three straight games heading into the New Year in different ways and it led to the worst start in franchise history. Is there any hope? How should we evaluate Barry Trotz' second season on the job? Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Holiday Mash Up: It's All Your Gold Standard's Fault

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:57:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Jeremy Gover and Braden Gall talk Predators hockey as the team wins yet again. Big free agent signings have come to life and are producing. Justin Barron made his debut. The team is finally figure it out. Plus, a major holiday debate. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Actual Progress, Blue Line Development, Trade Rumors

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:01:00 -0000

The Predators beat former coach Peter Laviolette and the Rangers after three straight solid offensive showings. Is this a sign of real progress that is sustainable? Is the youth movement in full effect on the blueline? Trade rumors around a young center and Nashville trying to straddle the identity line. Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Winless in 8 Games: Scratch Them All

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:31:00 -0000

The Predators are winless in eight straight games after a costly loss to the Flames on Tuesday. Roman Josi joins a long list of injured Predators that create adversity for an already struggling team. We hear from Jonathan Marchessault in post-game and we listen to Andrew Brunette talk about scheme changes as well as "scratching the whole team." Plus, what are the two strategies for Barry Trotz moving forward? Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Time to Talk About Bruno

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:35:00 -0000

Roman Josi says the team is making progress. He also talks with Braden about life on the road. We introduce new goalie Justus Annunen and talk trade strategy. Why the overreaction to optional practice? And is it time to talk about making a coaching change? Emma Lingan and Braden Gall debate. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:25:00 -0000

The Preds once again follow up a big win with a brutal loss. It might signal a serious reevaluation of team goals for this season. We evaluate the trade of Philip Tomasino. There was one hilarious moment in the Devils game. And what WOULD have a rebuild looked like during the summer and what WOULD the results be? Emma and Braden talk sticks and puck. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Are the Preds making a big trade?

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:42:00 -0000

Nashville played extremely well in a win over Vancouver but can they sustain it? Trade rumors are swirling around the Predators and going to get a second-line center and top 4 defenseman are squarely on the table for Barry Trotz. How should Andrew Brunette hold his stars accountable? What big changes are coming? Emma, Michael and Braden talk sticks and puck. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Have the Preds finally leveled off?

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:29:00 -0000

Have the Nashville Predators turned a corner and leveled off since the terrible start? What are the next steps of progress? How have the new free agents adapted? What does the Dante Fabbro saga tell us about the end of the David Poile era and the job Barry Trotz is doing? Shea Weber and Poile also got inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. And one media entity is being greedy. Emma and Braden talk sticks and puck. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Brunette, Trotz Send a Message

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:18:00 -0000

The Preds just played the worst game of the season in a loss to the Kings. They are in last place and everyone is very frustrated. Andrew Brunette and Barry Trotz are sending public messages to their team about shaking things up. Will it work? Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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How sustainable is the streak?

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:42:00 -0000

The Preds have collected points in four straight games but how sustainable is the streak? What problems are officially solved and what problems still need fixing? What do we make of the line-up tweaks and second-line center? Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Establishing a new standard

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:27:00 -0000

The Preds dominated the Bruins for their first win after an 0-5 start. Why did it work and what went right? What line-up changes are coming? Mark Jankowski explains how to build chemistry when it comes to line combinations. What about the NHL debut of Zachary L'Heureux? Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.

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Steep Defensive Learning Curve

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:14:00 -0000

The Preds have started 0-3 with bad defense and lots of line-up changes. Why isn't it working, how long should fans be patient and what do you need to know about the system that explains the learning curve. We also talk Bally's app and BBQ meats. Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds hockey.

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Prediction Extravaganza '24

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:43:00 -0000

Predators hockey is officially back on Thursday night as the season gets started. What do we make of the final roster decisions? What individual predictions are we making? How are the new stars handling expectations? We also make officially official Predators season long predictions so we can check our work at the end of the year. Lastly, what's the latest on the future of the Predators contract with Bally Sports? Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds hockey.

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Central Division Preview

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:34:00 -0000

The regular season is approaching and the Predators have extremely high expectations but how are the players and coaching handling the pressure? Final roster cuts are coming soon so what do the final cuts tell us about the current and future roster? Then we offer an in-depth preview of the Central Division. Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds hockey.

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"On paper, it's fantasy hockey."

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:20:00 -0000

The Nashville Predators are making news at camp. Managing expectations is front and center for everyone in the organization. The power play lines look as talented as any in franchise history. Do we already know who might be on the second and third lines? Luke Schenn offers a Tanner Molendyk anecdote and much more. Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds hockey.

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Training Camp and Roster Battles

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:29:00 -0000

The Nashville Predators report to camp this week. What position battles are set to take place? Who could make the team? How will this team handle expectations? What did we learn from rookie camp? What's the latest with Philip Tomasino? We also break down the farm system as the season opens. Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds hockey.

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Welcome, Adam Vingan (and Rookie Camp)

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:38:00 -0000

Welcome, Adam Vingan to the team! He's back and covering the Preds for Lower Broad Hockey. We also preview training camp, the rookie showcase coming this weekend and get ready for hockey season! Which is here (technically).

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Contracts, Breakouts and Uniforms

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:30:00 -0000

One week before rookies report to training camp, we take a look at some news from around the NHL including the tragedy in New Jersey and the massive contract Edmonton gave to Leon Draisaitl. We also answer your questions about regression, breakout potential, uniforms, favorite players to cover and memorabilia. Mike, Emma and Braden talk Preds.

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Askarov Trade: Barry Trotz Stays the Course

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:26:00 -0000

The Predators traded Yaroslav Askarov for two prospects and a first round pick. Why did this happen and did Barry Trotz get enough in return? It does paint an even clearer picture of the Preds decision making strategy. Where does the farm system now rank in the NHL and who is atop the list? Michael, Emma and Braden talk Preds hockey.

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Fallout: Yaroslav Askforatrade

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:19:00 -0000

The Predators prized goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov has requested a trade. Why did he do that? What does it mean for the future? And why is Barry Trotz taking so much heat for it? Ryan Johansen also might have materially breached his contract and that could benefit the Preds in a big way. Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville hockey.

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Cody Glass Traded: What Comes Next?

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:40:00 -0000

Nashville has traded Cody Glass but what are the next moves for Barry Trotz? Who else could be traded and who could be signed? What does this do to the starting line-up? Mitch Korn talks the emotion of the goal-tending position and makes it obvious what the plan for Yaroslav Askarov will be.

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Predicting Preseason Overreactions

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:36:00 -0000

Preseason overreactions are coming to a timeline near you, but which ones are warranted and which ones will be completely meaningless? Saros, Askarov, the top two lines, the power play, defensive pairings and more. Plus, trade rumors and an expansion draft reminder. Emma, Mike and Braden talk Nashville Predators hockey.

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Bally Sports, Luke Evangelista, Salary Cap Issues

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Watching Miracle with kids to get ready for the Olympics, Bally Sports legal update, what should the Preds do about distribution, huge praise for Luke Evangelista, developing Zachary L'Heureux, the current salary cap squeeze Barry Trotz is facing, who should the team keep and who they should trade and what will this do to the trade deadline? Emma, Mike and Braden talk Nashville Predators hockey.

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Central Division and Future of Bridgestone

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:50:00 -0000

Central Division winners and losers, who is next year's sleeper in the Central, the development of Joakim Kemell, Roman Josi's Hall of Fame case, the future of Bridgestone Arena, breaking into sports media industry and much more.

Stanley Cup Hype, Power Play, Line Combos

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:37:00 -0000

Steven Stamkos, Brady Skjei and Scott Wedgewood were introduced formally by the Nashville Predators and a few themes developed. Openly acknowledging the teams want to compete for a Stanley Cup is notable and the obvious focus on the power play. We also talk line combinations, take subscriber questions and talk Yaroslav Askarov trade rumors. Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds each week.

Setting Expectations and Defining Success

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:28:00 -0000

Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. We set reasonable expectations for 2024-25 but also for the next three years. We define what success looks like for this franchise. Where does this team rank in the Central Division and Western Conference? What did we learn from Development Camp and the Futures Game? And what's the latest in the Bally Sports' broadcasting saga?

Preds Spend Big To Win Now

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:30:00 -0000

The Nashville Predators resigned Juuse Saros to a massive extension. Barry Trotz handed out huge contracts to forward Steven Stamkos, defenseman Brady Skjei and forward Jonathan Marchessault as well as resigning Alex Carrier and adding back-up goalie Scott Wedgewood. What are expectations now? What will the lines look like? What about the NHL Draft additions? And was all of this the right strategy?

The Cup, The Draft and Trades

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:52:00 -0000

Florida won the Cup with a specific style that was "opposite" of the previous regime. What does that say if anything about Andrew Brunette? What strategy should the Preds deploy in the NHL Draft this weekend? Who is the top target at Center and Defenseman in the first round? What do we make of the two trades made this week? David Poile and Shea Weber are Hall of Famers. And we answer subscriber questions on the show. Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds hockey.

Welcome to Lower Broad Hockey

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:40:00 -0000

Welcome to Lower Broad Hockey. A brand new premium Preds experience and community. Emma, Michael and Braden will be bringing you daily coverage of the Nashville Predators. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey.

The argument for spending big

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0000

Connor McDavid has kept the Oilers alive and is chasing history in the process. The Preds might be chasing a big name forward, but is Barry Trotz willing to pay big money? Why the Preds should be ok spending big money on Patrick Laine. How does this all trace back to Juuse Saros again.

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Free Agent Targets + Summer Development

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:42:00 -0000

Florida's 2-0 lead over Edmonton, which players need to develop over the summer the most, 10 rapid fire free agent targets linked to Nashville and one draft strategy we really like. Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

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Trade Rumors, Draft Primer, Stanley Cup

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:20:00 -0000

Juuse Saros trade rumors, NHL Draft primer, one free agent target for the Preds and a Stanley Cup preview. Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

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Barry's Big Moves

Wed, 22 May 2024 15:18:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Preds trading Ryan McDonagh to Tampa. What other big moves could happen? What players should Barry Trotz target? What positions should they target? What does the Preds starting blue line look like this season? Who should we be rooting for in the Cup Final?

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How should the Preds act now?

Wed, 15 May 2024 21:05:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Preds off-season strategy. Pending free agents, trades and Mitch Marner intrigue? How should the Preds approach a critical off-season? How does Juuse Saros fit into the strategy? And can we learn anything about the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far?

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Sunbows, Unishine, Raincorns

Wed, 08 May 2024 15:33:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall take a look at the 2023-24 season of Predators hockey from a big picture perspective. The most important moves were huge successes, the off-season of Saros is coming, did we answer questions about the youth and what about free agents?

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Series of (missed) Golden Opportunities

Sat, 04 May 2024 14:55:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall break down the Game 6 loss to Vancouver. The power play struggled, the Preds couldn't win at home and couldn't finish games and it's why Nashville's season is over. Line-up decisions, missed opportunities and more.

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Game 5: "I was right!"

Wed, 01 May 2024 15:24:00 -0000

Adam Vingan joins Emma Lingan and Braden Gall to break down the Predators Game 5 come-from-behind win over the Canucks. The Preds scored twice in the third period to stay alive and bring the series back to Nashville on Friday night for Game 6. Consistency, Saros, the power play, defense, Tyson Barrie and much more.

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Preds Total Collapse of the Heart

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:13:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators. Who is to be blamed for the historic collapse in Game 4 by the Preds? Coaching, veterans, defense, special teams, Juuse Saros, Colton Sissons, the Canucks? What happened and how does Nashville bounce back?

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Game 3: Special Teams Cost Preds

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators. Special teams on both sides cost the Preds Game 3 at home against Vancouver. The Canucks scored twice on the power play and Nashville is now 1-for-13 on the power play. It might've been their best game of the series and still lost at home with little offense to show for it. What adjustments do we want to see in Game 4?

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Preds, Saros Steal Game 2

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:21:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Despite getting outplayed for most of the game, the Preds figured out a way to steal Game 2 in Vancouver. Juuse Saros, the Identity Line, Andrew Brunette's third-period deployment, Roman Josi, concerns for Game 3 and lots of NHL Playoff news.

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Gut-Wrenching Game 1

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:42:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Instant reaction to the Game 1 loss to Vancouver: Mental toughness, style of series, Juuse Saros, rust vs. rest and potential line-up changes for Game 2.

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Predators vs. Canucks

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:01:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. We preview the Predators-Canucks playoff series set to begin on Sunday. The Preds have more experience and are playing better hockey but it is enough to overcome the depth and talent of Vancouver? And who has the coaching edge? The goalie edge? We make official predictions.

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Immediate Autopsy of Year One

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:33:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. We look back on the first year of Barry Trotz, the first year of Andrew Brunette and evaluate what was accomplished. Records, streaks, Forsberg, Josi, Saros. The immediate instant reaction autopsy of the 2023-2024 Preds. Also, what could relocation and expansion mean for Nashville?

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Preds Clinch Playoff Spot

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. A huge response against the Blues, playing better than the record, chasing records, rest vs. rhythm, potential first round match-up and more jersey fouls!

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Losing My Momentum

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. How concerned are we following three straight ugly losses? Is the power play or the defense a bigger concern? The St. Louis game takes on new meaning. The similarities between 2017 and 2024. We are not ashamed of how petty we will be today: uniforms, hockey labels, Mike's tweets and more!

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Feels like '17

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. They just keep winning and winning. In every way imaginable - dominating Florida, a defensive struggle against Detroit and an incredible three-goal comeback against Vegas. Records, awards, playoffs and fan etiquette.

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Record-Setting Streak

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. A record 15-game unbeaten streak has the Preds ready for the postseason. How did it happen? Learning how to play with a lead, finishing games, Roman Josi and Juuse Saros to start. Injuries are hitting the blue line hard and how are the new faces fitting in?

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Preds Trade Deadline Analysis

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:34:00 -0000

Michael Gallagher and Emma Lingan talk Nashville Predators hockey. The squad was extremely active during the trade deadline. What do the new pieces bring to the table? But what about the players that didn't get moved? How will the new roster work? And, by the way, the team is still collecting points.

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Be a Playoff Team, Not a Buyer

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:25:00 -0000

Michael Gallagher, Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The 8-game winning streak is over but the Preds are absolutely now a playoff team. But with the deadline looming, how should Barry Trotz approach his roster? Who could be dealt, who could be targeted and why the Preds resigned Tommy Novak.

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Have Your Saros, Make Playoffs Too

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Michael Gallagher, Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The Preds have won six straight and are back in control of their playoff fates. Why and how did this happen? What should we learn about the future of the team? How does this change their trade deadline strategies? We're streakin!

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U2 will believe in Andrew Brunette?

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Michael Gallagher, Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Two of the worst games of the year followed by two of the best... what is this team? Trade deadline implications. The right way to understand the U2 concert punishment. Do we have definitive evidence of Andrew Brunette's system?

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Saros Trade Rumors Swirl

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. How has the team looked coming off a 10-day break? What do we make of more Juuse Saros trade rumors? Has our prediction changed? Finding a trade partner now versus the offseason? Andrew Brunette's making more roster moves and answering questions about balancing development and winning.

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Preds Second-Half Goals

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Michael Gallagher, Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. What should be the franchise's goals for the final 31 games? Stop pretending, make tough decisions and allow talent to develop? Also, Chicago sucks.

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Preds limp into All-Star Break

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:11:00 -0000

Michael Gallagher, Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The Preds lose three straight heading into the break with glaring issues facing the future of the team. The team is what it is... an average team that is unlikely to make the playoffs. But with young talent, a surging Milwaukee team, a looming trade deadline and a new direction, this could be a good thing. If fans are patient.

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Preds Making Changes

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Michael Gallagher, Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Roster changes are taking place and line-up changes could be coming as well. What to make of Cody Glass situations, a potential call-up of Egor Afanasyev, Cole Smith's new contract and more.

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Collecting Accurate Data

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:58:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey with TheHockeyWriters.com Emma Lingan.

How should fans feel about the season thus far? Why was the loss to Vegas on Monday night more important than any other this season? What are the three biggest questions for the Preds in the second half? What does Amazon buying Bally's mean for Preds fans?

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Worst Two Games of the Year?

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey with TheHockeyWriters.com Emma Lingan.

The Preds are fresh off the two worst periods of hockey of the year? Is it the system? What's wrong with Juuse Saros? Has our goalie succession plan changed? Can the team still blame growing pains? Positive notes: Trades, back-up goalies, Colton Sissons, Jeremy Lauzon and Michael McCarron.

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Yaraslov Askarov and Free Agent Decisions

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Braden Gall, Micheal Gallagher and Clay Brewer from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey.

The Preds snap the losing streak with two wins, including yet another dominating performance against the rival Blackhawks. The penalty kill had a great week and the power play is working too. So is rookie net-minder Yaraslov Askarov, who got his first NHL win over the weekend. How good can he be? Then we dive into every major contract decision facing the Preds - Saros' future, Dante Fabbro, Alex Carrier, Tyson Barrie and what to do with Tommy Novak, Philip Tomasino and more.

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To Trade, or Not To Trade (Juuse Saros)

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 15:48:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey.

The Preds have hit a cold streak during the Holiday Break and it showed in the Carolina loss. Sloppy penalties, bad special teams and another game in which Juuse Saros got pulled. Yaraslov Askarov made his Bridgestone Arena debut and is getting closer to NHL ready. Is now the time to trade Juuse Saros? What is the future of the Preds goal-tending situation?

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Spreading Bruno's Holiday Culture (with Emma Lingan)

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey with TheHockeyWriters.com Emma Lingan.

How are they doing it? How are the Preds continuing to win? What is it about Brunette's culture and communication skills that is working? Why the locker room and organizational culture working? And why boneless wings are a very touchy subject.

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Can Filip Forsberg be elite?

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey.

The Preds have won 11 out of 14 and are finding ways to win even when they don't play their best. Juuse Saros is red hot and so is the penalty kill. But no one is hotter than Filip Forsberg. What is his ceiling and can he be an elite NHL forward? When should fans allow themselves to buy into the Andrew Brunette system?

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Positive First Half Pace

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:20:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey.

The guys break down two disappointing losses to former coaches but how the team rebounded in a big way against Buffalo and Chicago on the road. Juuse Saros is playing better but is actually the reason this team isn't better - that's right. Guys all over the roster are having career seasons (so far) and Tyson Barrie trade talks heat up. Plus, a young Russian to keep an eye on.

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The Brunette System Takes Root

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey.

Preds are making it count
Brunette system taking root
Maturing before our eyes
Filip Forsberg unlocked
Defense getting healthy
Gus, Trenin, Tomasino, Fabbro
Barry Trotz signings working
John Hynes returns

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Historic Turning Point Win?

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:15:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey.

Preds make history Monday night
Matching the Avs energy
Beating your archrival
Learning how to finish games
Most underrated player on the team
Reasons for optimism
Ryan Johansen's return

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Blame Game: Coaches or Players

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey.

Worst stretch to date
Juuse Saros struggles
Defensive injuries, penalty kill
Third period weirdness
Learning to close games
Odd Andrew Brunette odds
Novak's injury
Who can take advantage of ice time
Tomasino's future
Chicago coming to town
NHL: UK arrest, rule change, Quebec City

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Predators Growing Pains

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Nashville Predators.

Calgary microcosm
Balancing bad stretch with growth
Line-up questions
Latest with Philip Tomasino
Can confidence get broken?
Goalie usage
Weekly Evangelista PSA
Power Play keeps scoring
Ryan O'Reilly's great ROI
NHL's creativity a big success

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Good Stats, Bad Stats

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:33:37 -0000

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Nashville Predators.

Line-up tweaks, Waiver adds
Colton Sissons vs. Former Preds
Toronto win, Vancouver loss
More reps for the back-up
Power Play still clicking
Penalty Kill still sucking
5-v-5 defense is a strength?
Cody Glass injury, call-up
Adam Johnson and the video
NHL's bizarre gambling scandal

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Out-worked, Out-battled, Out-played

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Nashville Predators.

Be ready for the roller coaster
Shift-to-shift inconsistency
Enjoy the good, understand the bad
Philip Tomasino healthy scratch
Barry Trotz using the waiver wire
Sam Fagemo and Liam Foudy
What is Novak's ceiling?
The Book of Evangelista
Sissons, Parssinen, Sherwood's upside
Juuse Saros and his defense

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Week 1: What's Real, What's Not?

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:24:01 -0000

Braden Gall and AP.com Jeremy K. Gover talk Nashville Predators.

A Pro's Pro: Mattias Ekholm
What's real about this 1-3 start?
No. 1 in expected goals
Really, really bad at scoring
Who needs to produce more?
Bad special teams
But getting lots of chances
Low Expectation Brain
Former Preds are EVERYWHERE
Different emotional reactions to all of them
Attendance issues in NHL
Message from league to coaches

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One Down, 81 more to go

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher and Nick Keiser from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk the season debut of the brand new-look Preds, Andrew Brunette and the new line-up.

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Official Predators, Central Division Predictions

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Camp News and Notes
Do the Preds have a top line?
Who makes final roster cuts
Who's the new guy
More Tomasino drama?
Central Division preview
Chicago is dead last
Avs or Stars to win?
Minnesota's consistency
Quality net-minders in the division
Arizona the sleeper?
Nashville: Over/Under 86.5 points
Odds to make playoffs
Official predictions

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New Faces and New Paces

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:28:01 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Andrew Brunette's Bridgestone debut
So many new faces, new paces
Coach, Player reaction to Tampa game
What did we learn about his system?
How long will it take to fine tune?
Are we having fun?
Line combinations coming into focus
Ryan O'Reilly + Filip Forsberg
Which young talent stands out
Theory on John Hynes development
Tomasino, Evangelista top six?
PIMs and Power Plays

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Preds Training Camp Preview 2023

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

What style of hockey will the new Preds play
A football analogy
Who will be playing in the top six
Will Evangelista and Tomasino make the team
What does the Center depth chart look like
What to expect from new veterans
Blue Line: Tweets from 2018
What are the most likely blue line pairings
Is there any discussion about goalies?
Mike Babcock fired ALREADY?

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Biggest Preds Questions: Past, Present, Future

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

Three questions for camp
Who scores goals?
What to expect from Filip Forsberg?
Which young players have roster spots?
Which guy is a top 4 defenseman?
Truth serum questions:
Barry Trotz
David Poile
Andrew Brunette
Roman Josi
Bill Haslem
Mystery Rapid Fire

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Oral History of Preds Franchise Defining Moments

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators with AP.com Radio's Jeremy K. Gover.

What did we learn from evaluating David Poile?
Final Grades
Most iconic memories from in-person
Subjective memories vs. objective analysis
Biggest moments at Bridgestone Arena
Single-game franchise records
Franchise-defining moments
Run of events in 2016
Gary Bettman's role

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Evaluating David Poile, Vol. 3 (coaches and contracts)

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

Coaching hires and free agents
Pass/Fail: Trotz, Laviolette, Hynes
Timing of decisions?
Poile's best free agent signings
Poile's worst free agent signings
Matt Duchene's contract
Big game hunting and big money

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Ranking Predators players and moments

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

Is Filip Forsberg a top 20 winger?
Is Roman Josi a top 5 defenseman?
Where should Juuse Saros rank?
Messi vs. Gretzky vs. Brady
Greatest Preds moments in Nashville
Colton Sissons hat trick, Fisher 3OTs, Chicago Game 4
Mailbag: Expectations, rookies, TV broadcast

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How to evaluate David Poile, Vol. 2 (drafts)

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

David Poile's Drafts
How to value the NHL Draft?
What they did for Nashville?
Development, trades, injuries
Top 5 worst picks of all-time
Hit rate on top picks
Poile's worst draft classes
The Tolvanen Effect
Not having picks vs. missing on picks
Top 5 best picks
Value picks vs. top picks
Poile's best draft classes
Final grade

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How to evaluate David Poile, Vol. 1 (trades)

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

Reaction to Mike's Top 10 prospects
Braden's love of one guy
What to do with Tomasino?
How to evaluate David Poile?
Expansion GM vs. Playoff GM
Evaluations change over time
Evaluating his trades
The ONE bad one?
Value vs. Risk
No. 1 trade of all-time?
Final Grade: Poile's trades

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Official Predators Prospect Rankings '23-24

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com and Jeremy K. Gover of AP Radio talk Nashville Predators. The guys talk about the overall strength of the farm system relative to the NHL and proceed to rank the top players in the system.

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Predators choose your own adventure

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:32:26 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

Prospect rankings coming soon
Choose your own adventure
Four main scenarios
Buying talent, making a run
Best case on ice might not be best
Fighting for a playoff spot
Using another deadline to build
Using another draft to build
Acquiring proven young talent?
Trading Saros
Deepest possible rebuild
Asking too much of fans

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Legacies and Expectations with Adam Vingan

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Where do Preds go from here?
10,000-foot view of The Plan
Evolving opinions of free agency
Playoff expectations in 2024?
John Hynes' legacy
Ryan Johansen's legacy
Matt Duchene was miscast

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Free Agent Strategy and Projected Line-up

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

Barry goes big in free agency
Where does Ryan O'Reilly fit?
Is Luke Schenn's role obvious?
Where will Gustav Nyquist play?
Who are the new faces?
What is his strategy?
What does it say about old players
Trade chips?
Projecting the blue line
Andrew Brunette's line-up philosophy
Taking a guess at the Preds starting line-up
How do Evangelista and Tomasino fit?

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Big Swing Barry

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:47:37 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

Matt Duchene's buyout
Trading Ryan Johansen
Why now? Does timing make sense?
One makes sense, one does not
Saving "some" money
Is there another move coming?
Free agents? Trades? RFAs?
What has Barry Trotz bought himself?
Carey Price, Pekka Rinne's TV mistakes
Pekka is being groomed for something
Complete recap of Preds 11 draft picks
Going forward and center heavy
Who makes it to the NHL first?
Dev Camp coming up
New coach and Juuse Saros Vezina career

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Matthew Wood and Tanner Molendyk

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:11:41 -0000

Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com and Braden Gall are joined by Jeremy K. Gover from It's All Your Fault and Nick Kieser of 102.5 The Game for instant first round reaction.

Drafting Matthew Wood
Drafting Tanner Molendyk
The first round strategy
Learning about Barry Trotz philosophy
Conner Bedard and Chicago
Hosting the NHL Draft

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NHL Draft First Round Megacast

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

The guys are joined by NHN and 102.5 The Game reporter Nick Kieser.

What are possible first round strategies
Who will be off the board?
Which defense prospects are options
Who to trade up for?
Who could fall?
Goals with two picks
Dream scenarios
Prospect analysis on the top 16

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First Order of Business: Free Agent Strategy

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

Vegas wins Cup
Historical context
What can Preds learn from Vegas?
Wrong guy won MVP
Peter Laviolette is BACK
But can he evolve at all?
RFAs for Predators
Cody Glass' value
Alex Carrier value
Resign any smaller options?
Should Preds target any big free agents?

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This is The (Predators) Way

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

Reaction to introduction
Brunette, Trotz explain process
David Poile answers directly
Explanation of The Predators Way
Brunette explains his vision
Roman Josi explains The Way
Patience, patience, patience
Blending old and young
Who benefits from the change the most?
Vegas Cup run, AHL Calder Cup
Not allowed to call him Bruno

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John Hynes out, Andrew Brunette in (with Adam Vingan)

Wed, 31 May 2023 15:10:48 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com Braden Gall and Adam Vingan talk Nashville Predators.

John Hynes is out
Was it the right decision
What have we learned about Barry Trotz
Who is Andrew Brunette
What will the new Preds look like
Expectations for the new era

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Embarrassment is bigger in Texas

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

What's taking the Preds so long?
Openly commit to John Hynes
History of coaching changes
Dallas Stars complete disaster
Jamie Benn, fans embarrassment
Milwaukee to Conference FInals
Prospects doing elite things
What's better than Game 7 OT game-winner?

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The rumors are a-swirling

Thu, 18 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

Rumors are swirling around John Hynes
Is Spencer Carbery THE guy for Nashville?
Why now is the time to get him
Trading Juuse Saros for Auston Matthews
Trading Juuse Saros for future assets
NHL's Final Four - who should Preds root for?
Non-traditional Southern markets
Arizona votes against new stadium
Where will Coyotes move?

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Chicago doesn't deserve No. 1 pick

Thu, 11 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

NHL lottery gift to Chicago
Why lottery if FUBAR?
Was it rigged?
Why Chicago shouldn't have the pick
History of NHL taking draft picks
AHL playoff win for Milwaukee
What it means for prospects, Karl Taylor?
NHL Draft primer
Where to attack blue line in draft?
Who could fall to No. 15?
Who to trade up for?
Strategy around first two rounds

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Is "just get in" a real thing? (2023 vs. 2017)

Thu, 04 May 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

A brand new place for Preds coverage!
Check out NashvilleHockeyNow.com
Seattle, Florida pull huge upsets
How does it relate to 2023 Preds?
How does it relate to 2017 Preds?
Can anything happen if you "just get in?"
The extreme abnormality of 2017
Pros and Cons of current format
Stanley Cup Playoff format fixes
NHL Draft Lottery coming up
Odds for Preds (and Blackhawks)

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Karl Taylor: Knowledge vs. Experience

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators.

The Calder Cup: What you need to know?
Going from AHL to NHL back to AHL
What to learn from how prospects respond?
How to judge Karl Taylor?
Information vs. Experience
Judging Taylor on the Calder Cup tourney
Preds guide to Cup Playoffs
Rooting for Arvy, Ekholm
Top Cup Final matchups
What's best for hockey?
TBS crew vs. ESPN crew
Home-Road splits are whack

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The Trotz Takeover with Adam Vingan

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:49:33 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall are joined by Adam Vingan to talk Nashville Predators.

End of Season press conference
John Hynes sits next to David Poile
Is Barry Trotz keeping Hynes?
Is there a another move to come?
Blame Game: First 50 games? State of roster?
Karl Taylor's role in the future?
Adam has ONE name for you to know
What is going to happen to Ryan Johansen?
Good and Bad of the Trotz Takeover
Experience matters with Trotz
Our appreciation for David Poile

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Preds miss playoffs and two things are true

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:26:25 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators.

Preds miss playoffs
Failing in big moments
Defining the 2023 in real time
Eeli Tolvanen turning point?
Two things are true about John Hynes
Dealt tough hand... but facts are facts
Juuse Saros Vezina candidacy
Boston's elite-ness
Best Stanley Cup match-up
Most interesting first round series

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Young Preds keep Playoff hopes alive

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:18:47 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators.

Preds up and down week
Still alive for the playoffs
Huge weekend looming
Winnipeg, Calgary finishes
A path for John Hynes
How does Karl Taylor fit into future?
Thomas Novak, y'all
Most unexpected seasons in Preds history
PRIDE night a huge success
A message of grace for all involved

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Preds don't stick to sports

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:46:28 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators.

Tragedy strikes Nashville
Predators don't stick to sports
Be proud of this organization
The formula against Boston
Ruining the Bruins historic run?
John Hynes saving his job?
Upcoming schedule offers a chance
Is this the last last gasp?
Pekka Rinne's statue
Ignore the trolls
A Name Champion is crowned (or named)

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Preds Last Gasp (and a Sweet 16 name bracket)

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:22:09 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators.

Seattle: The Last Gasp
Can this team win "the big one?"
Priority shift: Development vs. winning
Luke Evangelista makes history
Are the young players developing?
Injury concerns rise
Juuse Saros usage rate
Sweet 16 Preds Name Bracket
Harry Z, The Fiddler, TooToo, Zidlicky, Bonk!
Vote on the Final Four champion!

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Can John Hynes save his job?

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:42:11 -0000

Reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators.

Missed chance against Blackhawks
What to make of good stretch?
Huge game on Saturday
2nd most difficult schedule left
Can this team beat playoff teams?
Can John Hynes save his job?
Go all in on the Playoffs!
Who has earned a starting spot next year?
Young pieces can prove themselves
Bally Sports goes bankrupt
Impact on watching the Preds?
Local TV ratings for hockey, soccer

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Best case scenarios and top 10 prospects

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:52:06 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators.

Michael explains his next career steps
How he fell in love with hockey
Best case scenario in the playoffs?
Best case scenario in the draft lottery?
Which one are we rooting for?
Draft lottery conspiracy theory
Western Conference team we should adopt
Top 10 Prospects post-trade deadline

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Trade Deadline Special (with Terry Crisp)

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:59:57 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators hockey with AP Radio correspondent and It's All Your Fault host Jeremy K. Gover.

The guys break down the entire week of trades
9 draft picks and a bunch of new players
Can the team stay competitive next year?
Who else should've been traded?
The only way Juuse Saros should be moved
Who could be moved in the off-season
What do to with all the picks
Offer sheets, trade up, just draft?

We are then joined by the great Terry Crisp to tell some stories about David Poile, Barry Trotz and the trade deadline.

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GM's David Poile and Barry Trotz

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:09:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators hockey.

David Poile is stepping down
Barry Trotz is the new GM
What we learned at the presser?
Narrative flipping by David
Providing Trotz with ammunition
The sell-off is here
Questions about Barry Trotz
Inexperience and pressure
What does it mean for John Hynes?
A Crispy story about being traded
Who else could be traded?

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Zombie Hockey Team Won't Die

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:22:27 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators hockey.

Zombie Predators won't die
18 goals, 6 pts, 3 wins
But at what cost?
Hockey gods sending a message
This Tomasino guy is pretty good
Can't stop thinking about Tolvanen
Trade Options
No better time to shop Duchene
Coming around on moving Jeannot
Ekholm comps around the league
Using cap space as an asset

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A Catfish Protest and Empty Seats

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:37:19 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators hockey.

Catfish toss during play!
Empty seats
Preds have lost all momentum
No answers from anyone
John Hynes tenure all but over?
Trade deadline possibilities
A rebuild could happen quickly
Crazy move to get the No. 1 pick
It's all but over

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Here we go again

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators hockey.

Super fugly loss to Vegas
HOW the Preds lost is important
10 games left before the deadline
Four biggest questions for the second half
Can Juuse Saros sustain this pace?
Two new contracts tell us what?
Fans, media, team relationships
Saros an All-Star... did anyone see it?
Preds claim a top 10 farm system
Best offensive prospects in team history

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Second-Half Stats with Adam Vingan

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Adam Vingan of Sportlogiq fills in for NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and talks Nashville Predators analytics with Braden Gall.

Preds are what their record says?
Is goaltending sustainable?
Normal regression from Forsberg, Josi
Abnormal regression from three stars
Development of Cody Glass and Dante Fabbro
Adam's Tolvanen take
Eastern Elites vs. Western Chaos
Which teams in the Central have staying power?
Which teams in the West will regress?
Which teams can the Preds catch?
Points pace to make the playoffs
Final predictions for second half

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Are the Predators good at hockey now?

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:20:54 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Was this the most important week of the season?
Beating the Jets, scoring goals
Power + speed + skill
Alex Carrier's injury
Are the Preds good at hockey?
Can they maintain this pace?
A new type of upside
Strategy changes for the second half?
Will the Preds go shopping?
Bally Sports going bankrupt
How will we watch games moving forward?

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Preds: Best goaltending in the NHL?

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:26:04 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Whiplash from this team's inconsistency
St. Louis series defines Preds
Four teams for one spot in the West?
David Poile is considering buying (WTF?)
Atrocious power play continues to struggle
What is Colton Sissons' legacy going to be?
Do the Preds have the best goaltending in the NHL?
Who are the most hated players in Preds history?

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Bittersweet Symphony: Askarov, Road Trip, Tolvanen

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:51:22 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Welcome, Yaroslov Askarov!
Preds defense let him down
Aggressive, confident, inexperienced
Penalty kill, power play
Grading the road trip
Burger debate: Overrated patties
A rising star who is now a mainstay
Forsberg, Josi carrying team
David Poile admits a huge mistake
Eeli Tolvanen flourishing in Seattle
The straw that breaks the GM's back

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It's January, not Filbruary

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Which team is the real team?
27th in scoring OR 4.0 goals per game?
Young centers rising to the occasion
Moving the "rebuild" date back (again)
Where and why has Tanner Jeannot disappeared?
We set the record straight about Filip Forsberg
Why is Fil-bruary a thing?
In David Poile's mind, what is best possible scenario?
What has to go right to hit "best case scenario"

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A Grinch's Roundtable with Adam Vingan

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Adam Vingan joins the pod
Happy holidays, Preds fans!
Something positive, just anything?
Goal-tending
One-goal games
Big names not scoring
Ownership's stance on David Poile
Moving up the sell-off date?
Which pieces have value

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Roman Josi's record, two wins and a rude awakening

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:52:29 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Congrats to Roman Josi
The record books just feel right
The defense is back healthy
And the Preds have won two straight
Mental toughness against Chicago
Edmonton: Among best wins of the year?
Here comes the kick in the stones:
How much longer can fans take middling?
How much longer do we wait to blow it up?
How long before the Preds make big moves?
Our prediction on how second half will play out.

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Eeli Tolvanen: A Modern Predators Microcosm

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Four straight losses
Goal-scoring pace by the stars
Another Preds-Titans comparison
Fans frustration building
Eeli Tolvanen's story
A microcosm of the modern Preds
There are no answers from the staff
Lyndsay Rowley vs. Twitter
Fans can be better
Celebrating Josi, Alexander Ovechkin

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Preds ownership vs. Titans ownership

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Ryan McDonagh injury
Defense pairing solutions
Rest vs. rhythm
Juuse Saros usage rate
Worst place to get hit by a puck?
Titans singular owner fires GM
Preds ownership impact on team?
Do we know what it would look like?
Single owner coming soon

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Ducks, Dogs and Trends

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Preds beat a bad Ducks team
What's the big takeaway
Water mane breaks, Maren Morris still on!
Juuse Saros still cruising
What was a dog doing in The Stone?
Line changes we actually like
Return of Yakov Trenin
NHL offensive trends
New coaching trends
Power Kill trends

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Finally, we can be thankful

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 03:49:42 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Preds are playing best hockey of the year
Reaction to Detroit and their goalie
Why has this team turned a corner?
Juuse Saros is the turkey of this team
First periods, power plays and defense
Still, though, what's up with the line-ups?
Three more home games
Be grateful!

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Line-up Victory Lap and Stats with Adam Vingan

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:46:25 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Finally, John Hynes listened to Michael!
What did we learn in the win over New York?
How do we feel about the Reverse Retros?

The Adam Vingan of SportLogiq.com joins to talk about the first month of the season.

Why the Power Play has regressed
What has happened with Juuse Saros?
The Ryan McDonagh Experience
Which stars will PROgress to the mean?

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What's wrong with Juuse?

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Well, we thought things got better
But really, they are exactly the same
Saros gets pulled, was it his fault?
Changing lines in the game: cool
Changing line to start every game: not cool
What would a "shake up" actually look like?
Fun stuff: Dream road trip!
Pick four NHL cities, arenas you want to visit
Send them to us: Who you got?

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Hynes Hot Seat Temp Check

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Things aren't any better
Did we learn anything in win over St. Louis?
How do we fix the philosophical approach?
What line changes do we want to see?
Speed, skill, upside and scoring
Power, size and strength
The case for and against a trade?
When should hot seat talk begin for John Hynes?

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Bad Hockey

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Just bad fundamental hockey
Literally nothing is working
Losing streak
Is there any good news?
Likely progression to the mean
Being critical of critical coverage
Mark Borowiecki's future
New defense pairings, alignment
Preds philosophical style
Physical vs. speed vs. skill
Bad Takes: It's all ownership's fault?
The David Poile story can only end one of two ways

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Preds Problems: Using the right sample size

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Preds giveaway a point late in the third
The good and bad from Tuesday night
Who are the Preds?
Which game is the most accurate to date?
What's the correct sample size to analyze this team:
The lack of production by the big names?
The power play's struggles?
The never-ending string of penalties?
The Ekholm-McDonagh pairing?
The leaky defense?
The Juuse Saros dependancy

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Adam Vingan: Regression vs. Replication

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Adam Vingan rejoins Braden Gall to talk Nashville Predators hockey to offer a data-driven, analytical preview of the 2022-23 season.

Should fans be concerned about the power play?
Should fans be excited about the defense?
Have the Preds gained ground on the division?
Will Ryan Johansen have the largest regression?
Why Roman Josi's regression won't matter
More likely to repeat: Forsberg or Duchene?
What does Ryan McDonagh do to the defense?
What does Nino Niederreiter bring to the offense?
Where can Eeli Tolvanen make progress?

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Unofficially official 2022-2023 predictions

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Welcome, Jeremy K. Gover to the team!
Welcome back, Adam Vingan (sort of)
The season is here!
How would fans handle acquiring Patrick Kane?
Central Division odds, predictions
Who are the playoff teams?
Starting line-up final decisions
Bold predictions for the season
Trades, playoffs, expectations

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Coach Rinne, camp battles and a quick chat w/ Mattias Ekholm

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Preseason is here, training camp is here
A quick chat with Mattias Ekholm
Is this team faster? More dynamic?
Ekholm playing with Ryan McDonagh
What we learned from the preseason games?
The second line appears to be set
The development of Askarov
Coach/GM/CEO/Owner Pekka Rinne
Back-up goalie position battle
Fourth-line position battle

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PK Subban's Smashville Legacy

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

What did we learn at the Rookie Showcase
Will any of these guys make the roster?
What is happening to Preds coverage in Nashville?
Adam Vingan will be be back... sort of...
PK Subban's impact on Nashville
His work on and off the ice
Why he's so polarizing?
His private and public personas
Bally Sports charging $19.99 a month?
Hiring a female scout
Behind the Glass documentary
It's All Your Fault announcement

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Hal Gill and Chris Mason

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Special guests, former NHLers and current Preds broadcasters Chris Mason and Hal Gill join the show TOGETHER!

Rookie training camp emotions
Veterans coming back to town
Some broadcasting news from Hal Gill
What was Roman Josi like as a 22-year old?
Barry Trotz stories you've never heard
How can a coach impact a playoff series?
Which players will take next step this winter?
Rapid Fire: Chugging beer, travel, social media

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History of David Poile's Offseason Strategy

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

A deep dive into David Poile's off-season strategy
The Preds never let their guys walk
Poile knows when to cut a player a loose
From 2017 until 2022, what has he done well? Poorly?
Which off-season moves were failures?
Which off-season was his best?
Which off-season defines the direction of the franchise?
Is 2022 possibly his best since the Cup Final?

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Greatest Preds Starting Line-up of All-Time

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

What's the greatest Preds starting line-up of all-time?
How should we define "greatest?"
Which players were the most talented?
What to do with Peter Forsberg?
How does team success factor in?
Who is the best center in franchise history?
Statistical production vs. pure talent vs. team success
Goalie and Defense first-team are no brainers
Who is on the third and fourth line?
Forget all objectivity: Who are your favorite Starting 5?

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Which Preds are under the most pressure?

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

NHL Draft, Awards are coming back to Nashville
Prospect Ranking Spicy Beef
Which Preds have the most to prove?
Which Preds are under the most pressure?
Tolvanen, Fabbro fighting for their jobs?
More pressure: Duchene or Johansen?
Which high-priced star must repeat?

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What do the Preds look like in five years?

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

What does the Nashville Predators organization look like in five years going into the 2026-27 season?
Do we believe in championship windows?
How will we define this era of Preds hockey?
Who will be gone by 2026 (almost all of them)?
Who could be the head coach or General Manager?
Who will be retained?
Who will develop into a starter?
What happens to Juuse Saros?
How do the Preds answer their three biggest questions?

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Alex Carrier vs. Dante Fabbro

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Yakov Trenin is back... finally
Who is better: Alex Carrier or Dante Fabbro?
John Hynes defensive decisions
Joakim Kemell hyperbole
Preds Stanley Cup odds
Who had the best offseason in the Central Division?

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Special Announcement!

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall are joined by a special guest for a special announcement that we think Predators fans will enjoy.

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Projecting Preds starting line-up

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The guys go line-by-line and project the Predators starting line-up and explain which lines have gotten better, which will regress and which are still a concern?

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Are the Preds now a championship contender?

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Let's get to know new Nashville forward Nino Niederreiter. Why is he a good fit for this team? What line will be play on? The job David Poile has done this offseason? Where do the Preds rank in the Central Division and Western Conference. Is Pekka Rinne on a path back to Nashville? Are we getting the NHL Draft?

Filip Forsberg is back!

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:04:08 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Filip Forbserg has been resigned by the Nashville Predators to an 8-year, $68-million contract. How did it happen and what does it mean for the Preds? Is David Poile now giving out No Movement Clauses? What are the strategies for the next steps in free agency? What do we know about the Preds draft last week? Who has stood out at development camp? A wild story about a Russian goalie and what the hell is Chicago doing?

David Poile sends a clear message

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Complete analysis of the Ryan McDonagh trade: A leverage play by David Poile to solve a major issue on his roster with little risk while sending a bright signal to Filip Forsberg. What will the Preds defense pairings look like next year? What's the latest in the Forsberg contract? Who else could the Preds target? What should the NHL Draft strategy by for Nashville? And WTF, Russia?

Filip Forbserg contract leakage

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000

AP.com Jeremy Gover and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. What does the new Filip Forsberg contract leak mean for the Preds and the future? Who leaked it and what are they trying to gain? What does it mean about negotiations? And does this mean there is another move coming for Nashville? Additionally, what did we learn about Colorado winning the Cup?

Adam Vingan's Announcement

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Adam has a major announcement to make and many important words to say to you all. We also discuss the NHL Awards voting, the sale of the franchise to Bill Haslem and Adam's favorite and dumbest memories from the Predators beat.

Karl Taylor: Who is the next Tanner Jeannot?

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. In a special edition of the show, Braden sits down with Milwaukee Admirals head coach Karl Taylor to discuss the Preds farm system and future stars. How have Cody Glass and Connor Ingram developed? Who along the blueline could help this team? Who is the next Tanner Jeannot? The grind of bouncing between the NHL and AHL. What did he see from Philip Tomasino in his first year? What are his first opinions of Iaroslav Askarov? Luke Evangelista? And what is his future in the NHL?

The anatomy of a total teardown

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. What would a complete teardown of the Nashville Predators look like? What are the moving pieces? What can you learn from other rebuilds around the NHL? Which players are traded and which are untouchable? Should the Preds decide to rebuild, how exactly would they go about doing that?

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Fan Survey: Ownership, Forsberg and the future

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. After 1,200 fans filled out Adam's survey, the guys break down the results. How much do you trust David Poile? Should Nashville resign Filip Forsberg? Where should this team focus this offseason? How should the in-game presentation change? And where WE think the fans might be lying to themselves.

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Mailbag: Fans deserve to know what's happening

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The guys answer all of your mailbag questions. Ranging from what to do with Filip Forbserg and Ryan Johansen, should the team target big free agents and how does the farm system look to where does this organization rank in the NHL over the last decade. We also preview the fan survey Adam is conducting at TheAthletic.com

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Is it time for David Poile to slide over?

Thu, 19 May 2022 21:49:03 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Preds finally answer questions
Striking the right tone
Why it didn't work
John Hynes' contract extention
Hynes postseason record leads to critical year
Can David Poile evolve his strategies?
Do we trust Poile to make this team better?
Is it time for Poile to move aside?
Biggest looming roster decisions

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Sweep leads to questions for ownership

Tue, 10 May 2022 17:36:58 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Preds swept for first time in history
No Saros, no chance
Colorado totally dominated
Bridgestone Arena has lost luster
2017 changed this fanbase
Ownership needs to have a voice
Adam's questions for ownership
Preds organizational goals
The future of David Poile
The future of John Hynes

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Game 2: Preds miss their chance

Fri, 06 May 2022 15:06:34 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Late start turns into late night
Connor Ingram's historic evening
Incredibly lop-sided metrics
Preds had their chances in the third period
How his parents watched the game
Lying to his parents about starting
Which young pieces are proving it?
What happens in Game 3 and 4?

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Game 1: We tried to tell you

Wed, 04 May 2022 14:06:40 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Denver media comes off top rope
What did you expect from David Rittich?
The best 30 seconds of the game
Adjustments for Game 2: No Kunin
Avs can win whole thing (w/ goaltending)
Coaching vs. Players: Credit and blame
Re-thinking how to define "rebuild" success

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Predators vs. Avalanche

Mon, 02 May 2022 15:52:09 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Predators vs. Avalanche in the first round
Juuse Saros is out
Connor Ingram vs. David Rittich?
How both ended the season
The Preds 3-1 regular season series
The stars have been stars in these games
The 2018 series Inverted
Get to know Avs coach Jared Bednar
All of the pressure is on Colorado
Why the Preds are a good underdog
Multiple areas the Preds can take advantage
Make it dirty, make if physical, muck up the game
Defining success or failure on the rebuild?
Stanley Cup playoff predictions

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Without Juuse Saros, Preds are F***KED

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

One period of hockey changes everything
Eight straight trips to the playoffs
We were wrong about this Preds team
Juuse Saros is out and Preds are FU***ED
Is his injury tied to usage rate?
Asking the right question about Saros' injury
Who starts: Connor Ingram or David Rittich?
Why Tuesday's game means more than one game
Who you want in a series: Colorado or Calgary?
Best scoring, power play year in team history
Competitive Rebuild: Success or failure?
Auston Matthews gets to 60

Optimism and realism can coexist

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Why hockey nicknames are stupid
What did we learn against Calgary
Positional match-up with the Flames
Could make for a great series
St. Louis disaster
Why has this team been treading water?
Optimism vs. realism
Matt Duchene's growth
How John Hynes has developed this team
The latest from Filip Forsberg's contract
A zamboni urination incident
Players who could step into bigger roles

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Preds: A pretty good but not great team

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

The Preds are what they are...
Pretty good but not great wildcard team
Setting records is fun but not elite
Is Juuse Saros rounding into form?
Theories on why Nashville isn't better
Secondary scoring holding them back?
Youth, defense, divisional strength?
Wide open Stanley Cup playoffs
Good playoff matchups: MIN, EDM, LAK, DAL
Bad playoff matchups: COL, CAL, STL, VGS
Bizarro Eastern Conference
Austin Matthews chasing history

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A series with Calgary and Philip Tomasino

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

What does the win over Minnesota mean?
Line changes across the board
Does Tomasino belong on the top line?
Moving Duchene down to the second line
Who is the odd man out in new line-up?
Johansen, Josi, Duchene, Forsberg, Saros
These boxscores are ridiculous
Does this team play up to the competition?
Does this team play down to the competition?
A potential match-up with Calgary
Can a team lose focus after clinching?
Goals for the weekend

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Preds need more Big Defense Energy

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Two huge wins wraps up solid March
How many wins do Preds need to make playoffs?
Did Kara Hammer steal Adam's BDE material? 🧐
Why Tanner Jeannot deserves more Calder love
Matt Duchene's insane season continues
Roman Josi's historic month of March
How does Adam watch Duke?
Tough Question #1: Preds are stastitically historic
So why isn't this team better?
The defense just isn't that great
Early impressions of Jeremy Lauzon
Tough Question #2: Does it matter how you win?
Just collect points or do it YOUR way?

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Can Roman Josi carry Preds to a Cup?

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

A moratorium on Filip Forsberg contract talk
Biggest surprise about the last six weeks
The stars are maintaining their absurd pace
Roman Josi is the best defenseman on the planet
Josi's Norris Trophy canidacy
Can Josi carry this team to a championship
David Poile's year-long strategy is working
The definition of a competitive rebuild
Being well ahead of schedule
Learning how to win may require losing
Growth next year requires... Filip Forsberg
Trades around the Western Conference

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Trade Deadline Special: The Return of Adam Vingan

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 01:58:13 -0000

Adam Vingan of TheAthletic.com makes his triumphant return to the pod to talk Nashville Predators hockey with Braden Gall in this Trade Deadline Special edition.

The MOST important thing Nashville did
Everything important thing David Poile said
The PR full court press from Poile
It's not really that different from Ryan Suter
Was Poile covering his hindquarters?
Damned if you do, damned if you don't
Are they still too far apart? What's next?
Leaving this team intact is a risk (but could be fun)
Revisiting Adam's predictions
Who is Jeremy Lauzon?
The final month of the season

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Final Forsberg predictions with Greg Wyshynski

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Jeremy K. Gover of AP.com and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

More gloating (we are the assignment desk now)
Next: San Jose was the turning point
Did the Preds pick the right time to suck?
Is it too early to "flip the switch?"
How concerned are we about St. Louis?
David Poile gives us one last deadline update
Chasing records update

ESPN.com Greg Wyshynski talks trade deadline and Playoffs

Should the Preds be looking to buy at the deadline?
What should they do with Filip Forsberg?
Why Greg is so bullish on this Preds team
(But NOT on John Hynes)
Why has this team turned things around?
Will national media vote for any Preds
Final Forsberg trade deadline prediction

Gover and Braden react to Greg's thoughts on how the Preds can make a deep run and make their final Filip Forsberg trade deadline predictions (hopefully EVER).

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Most important weekend of the season

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Jeremy K. Gover fills in for TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan talking Nashville Predators hockey with Braden Gall of 440 Sports.

Ben Harpur does something amazing
Being way ahead of the curve
Tracking all of the records
Explosion against San Jose
Are Sharks fans insane?
Come from behind win over Dallas
Late game line deployment
Scheduling has finally evened out
Divisional, Wildcard, Conference races
Not buying Calgary at all
Mandatory Forsberg words
Negotiating the contract after the deadline
How this weekend impacts trade strategy
NHL cuts off KHL, impact on Askarov?
Ovechkin and other Russian players

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The time is now for the Predators

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:30:01 -0000

Jeremy K. Gover fills in for Adam Vingan talking Nashville Predators hockey with Braden Gall.

Negative stuff first:

Five weeks of bad hockey: Why?
Regression to the mean?
A young team is learning how to win
Juuse Saros' production
Eight more games before deadline
This is the time for the Preds to win

Positive stuff next:

Stadium Series was a massive success
Preds game ops was brililant
Sight lines, uniforms, crowd, weather
Options for more outdoor games?
Single-season records could be broken
Josi, Fosberg, Duchene chasing

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Forsberg rumors, Stadium Series, Pekka Rinne

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:15:55 -0000

Jeremy K. Gover of AP.com Radio and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Defining success for the Stadium Series
What the national media cares about
Preds get huge two points over Dallas
Booing Ryan Suter, Radulov
Pekka's jersey retirement
Pekka gets a statue
How Pekka, Preds are viewed in Finland
Lots of scouts at the game Thursday
Filip Forsberg trade rumors
David Poile is just doing his job
Can't make trade decisions in the moment
Ideal scenario for the Preds w/ Forsberg

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Pekka Rinne stories

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:11:09 -0000

Jeremy K. Gover and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Biggest non-playoff week in Smashville... ever?
The importance of the comeback against Florida
Tanner Jeannot, David Rittich come up big
Big night in Nashville, big game v. Dallas
Stories that exlpain Pekka's character
Is Pekka Rinne a Hall of Famer?
Who else could be retired?
Can Preds keep energy level up for game?

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Rantings and Ravings

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Jeremy K. Gover from AP.com and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Adam Vingan is on paternity leave.

How was the Super Bowl?
Did halftime, atmosphere live up to the hype?
Peter Laviolette returns to Bridgestone
Tribute videos have gotten out of control
Yet another losing streak... why?
Taking entirely too many penalties
Can a young team grow out of its mistakes?
Trade Deadline Rantings and Ravings
This team is not one piece away
David Poile says they're "closer" to signing Forsberg
But Forsberg is not a No. 1 (but he's our No. 1)
A smoldering Great One hot take?
Nick Cousins injury and weather forecast

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Best, Worst potential playoff matchups

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:07:02 -0000

Jeremy K. Gover of AP.com and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. (Jeremy is filling in for Adam Vingan, who is on paternity leave).

Jeremy is LIVE FROM THE SUPER BOWL!
Did we learn anything in the loss to Dallas?
Which playoff matchup would be most concerning?
Which teams present the best matchup for the Preds?
TNT, Kenny Albert's greatness, the power play clock
Is the All-Star still a viable event nationally?
Second half predictions from Gover
Mandatory Forsberg trade deadline segment
Central Division rapid fire
Next Week: Peter Laviolette's return
Super Bowl Predictions

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Adam Vingan's spring predictions (and news)

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:11:45 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Adam has some news for all of you
Predictions for the next month from Adam
Is Forsberg on this team next month?
Will the Stadium Series be considered a success?
Where will the Preds be in the standings?
Preds when leading after two, trailing after two
Penalty killing vs. short-handed scoring
Juuse Saros weekly adoration segment
Vegas Odds to win Cup have changed dramatically
Is there value in betting in Nashville?
Individual award odds: Saros, Josi, Jeannot, Hynes
Who has best chance to snag a trophy?
Braden's twisted bet on the Predators
Two new All-Star game features

The Gold Standard is BYTB Jasper's on West End.

Not a lot to complain about

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

A total coarse corrections took place
Starting games well on offense
Seattle's arena, uniforms, multiple jumbotrons
No. 2 in the NHL in 10+ goal scorers
Why Preds are so good at finishing games?
Obligatory Juuse Saros segment of words
ESPN+ broadcast over-delivered on nuance
Cup team was best on ice and in record books
Forsberg, Josi milestones
Alex Carrier grading out like a superstar
Every young player is grading out well
Western vs. Eastern Conference
Colorado and Vegas taking control?
Team stats looking good too

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

A Juuse Saros dependency

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

A losing streak
Let's not overreact to one bad week
Why some fans are celebrating a losing streak?
Third place is probably about right
Using a larger sample size
Best case, worst case deadline scenario
The Juuse Saros dependency
NHL All-Star game rosters, format
Goal-scoring historical context
Is this the best goal-scoring Preds team ever?
Finding, developing scoring forwards
Spicy press conference in Canada
Adam word-vomited on Brian Boyle one time
John Hynes contract clarification

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Do you want the fancy stats?

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Redefining the term "Smashville"
What we learned from win over Avs
Eye test and metrics agree
Records with leads, finishing games
Fastest Preds teams to reach 50 points
Actually tweaking expectations finally
More ways to praise Juuse Saros
Congrats to Max Herz
Being annoyed by Jared Stillman
Tanner Jeannot's Calder candidacy
Rookie history books
Big weekend of action

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

This Predators team has no passengers

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Preds win two more, are 15-0-1 after two periods
There are no passengers on this team
John Hynes Coach of the Year candidacy
Tanner Jeannot's Calder Trophy candidacy
The Ryan Ellis trade finally delivered a point!
Staying level-headed about Filip Forsberg's future
Has Adam changed his opinion about resigning Forsberg?
Did Adam Vingan give John Hynes covid?
How Hynes learned about his players, about himself
Main Preds hurdles: Entitlement and Fragility
Getting Ryan Johansen to talk about his own failings
Players response to Hynes vs. growing up with Lavy
Braden dominates Adam's Preds quiz!

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

The Airing of Grievances: Preds vs. Titans

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 16:18:51 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

One point out of four on the road
Maintaining identity even in defeat
John Hynes communication is good for fans
How to interpret his in-game coaching style
Angry Face Lavy
What you need to know about new protocols
Fan sensitivity: Titans vs. Preds
Why Titans fans actively seek out grievance
Why Preds fans are different
How Nashville as a city impacts fan perception
New Year's Intentions: Don't take the bait
Winter Classic could be coldest on record
Have outdoor games lost their luster?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Stats, Success, Sustainability and Scheduling

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0000

TheAthleti.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

The Preds find a way to win two more games
Can we give the wins to Karl Taylor?
Should we have seen this success coming?
Time to start giving John Hynes the credit he deserves
What do the numbers say about sustainability?
Advanced metrics define the Preds core identity
Can the NHL reset after Christmas?
Why Covid is such a concern for players
NHL punts on the Olympics: Right move?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Magic Grits with a side of Covid

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Covid has hit the Preds hard
What does it mean for the schedule, protocols?
The key to the five-game winning streak
Expectations for Tolvanen, young scorers
Juuse Saros is still amazing
Baby Arlo's influence on the team
Have expectations changed? Should they?
When is it okay to change expectations?
Double-edge sword: One-goal wins
NHL covid outbreaks are getting worse
Should the league go to the Olympics?
Rooting for the Preds vs. the USA
What will players do?
Adam took his wife's first class upgrade
Brigid tells the whole story

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Way ahead of last year (and uniforms)

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Adam is on a road trip too
Back to back wins kick off road trip
Comparing this team to last year
Line combination success: Metrics
Secondary scoring finally comes
A big three-game weekend
Stadium Series uniform analysis
Evaluating the Ryan Ellis trade
The Admirals struggles
How many Arlo photos is too many?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Relationship Status: It's complicated

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Filip Forsberg scores four goals
Crazy Mikael Granlund stat
Historic context of Forsberg's production
How does it impact contract talks?
Why would anyone throw their hat on the ice?
What happens to the hats? Good tradition? Bad?
Are we concerned about Juuse Saros' work rate?
Stats update: Still good on the power play
Stats update: Still not good on the penalty kill
Fang Fingers: Love it or hate it?
Preds are perfect at holding leads
What we learned against Colorado, Vegas?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Preds need home Stone advantage back

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

What went wrong in Montreal?
What did they fix against Anaheim?
Figuring out how to control play
Is The Stone creating home ice advantage again?
The Preds have to collect points at home
Filip Forsberg is set to return this week
The Forsberg drama will hang over this team
Ryan Johansen's legs are what's working for 92
Secondary scoring is an issue but a progression is expected
Power Play up to third in the NHL
Four winnable games before next week
New Jersey's new jerseys

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Regression Preparation

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Preds hot streak comes to an end
Long road trip was a major success
Juuse Saros' total domination
Ottawa cancellation comes at right time
Team stat trends: PP, PK, FO percentages
Taking too many penalties, not killing them off
Making the playoffs with a bad offense?
Why is this team not scoring?
Previewing the coming home stand
Adam's message to his readers

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Can the Predators stars sustain this pace?

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:52:30 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

The Preds are 6-1-1... why?
Juuse Saros is a total stud
The highest paid players are acting like it
Can they keep this pace up? (what the data says)
Tolvanen, Kunin still not up to speed
Tanner Jeannot's Moose Jaw days
Why the sky is the limit for 84
Injury updates... sort of... (so dumb)
Around the NHL: Chicago, Anaheim, Vegas

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Filip Forsberg: Injury, contract and trade

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 13:16:21 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

The catalyst behind the Preds win streak
It comes to an end in Edmonton
Filip Forsberg is hurt again
Why the Preds should trade their star forward?
Charming nature of this team under John Hynes
Matt Duchene, the young talent, Saros
Pekka Rinne's 35 will be retired
Two decades of Terry Crisp
Bridgestone Arena changes policies
Connor Ingram's battle with OCD
Gary Bettman, NHL's handling of Blackhawks scandal

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. (featuring Baby Arlo and Mrs. Vingan!)

Have the Preds finally fixed the power play?

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Scoring has increased and Preds have won twice
The key behind new found power play success
Matt Duchene appears to have bought in
Can the stars sustain this pace: Josi, Saros, etc?
Can a hockey team learn how to finish? Or is it innate?
Tomasino, Trenin, Jeannot learning how to finish
Galaxy braining the sellout streak
Nashville ended the Chicago dynasty
(But they also did some awful stuff too)

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

This is how the Predators are going to win games

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey

Beef with Fringe Element pod
Adam's Saints fandom: Legal or illegal?
What do we make of the 1-2 start?
How the Preds are going to win games?
Loving the Sissons line... again
Matt Duchene showing signs of life?
Why send Glass down, bench Tomasino
What other options does John Hynes have?
Stadium Series in Nashville
Is the sellout streak in jeopardy?
Evander Kane's fake vax card
Adam's Fashion column, first Isbell show

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Official Nashville Predators Predictions and Projections

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Mattias Ekholm: Great work by David Poile
What are the implications for Filip Forsberg?
The youth movement is the strategy this year
Philip Tomasino makes opening night roster
A Preds front office theory
Individual player projections:
Duchene, Johansen: Best seasons in Nashville?
Tomasino, Tolvanen point totals?
Juuse Saros award potential
Which young players grow into "core" players?
Official Central Division projections
Will the Nashville Predators make the playoffs?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Difficult roster decisions for the Preds

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

How to watch preseason hockey games?
What can we learn from the starting line-ups?
What to do with Philip Tomansion, Egor Afanasyev
Who should make the active roster?
Who should be paired with Josi, Ekholm
What was the strategy behind waiving Rem Pitlick?
OCD's impact on Mark Borowiecki?
What should we learn from this story?
Central Division coaches on expiring contracts
Where does John Hynes rank in the division?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Predators future hinges on Filip Forsberg

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan is BACK with Braden Gall talking Nashville Predators hockey.

Watching hockey training camp is so much harder
Allowing young players to play b/c of expectations
The unpredictable Western Conference
What Philip Tomasino needs to do to make the roster?
Filling the leadership void left by Ellis, Rinne, Arvidsson
What is the strategy to fix Duchene, Johansen and Forsberg
Why Cody Glass is the biggest line-up X-factor
How the players view the competitive rebuild
The Predators future hinges on Filip Forsberg
What to do at the trade deadline with Filip?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Pre-Camp Central Division Preview

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000

AP Radio correspondent Jeremy Gover joins Braden Gall to talk Nashville Predators hockey.

(Adam Vingan will be back next week, folks!)

Fan overreactions to rookie camp
We've got a complete pre-camp Central Division preview
Colorado is an astounding favorite
Does Minnesota have the pieces to contend?
Has Winnipeg fixed it's defense?
Will Dallas stay healthy?
What is St. Louis, exactly?
Can a top-heavy Chicago return to the playoffs?
There is a clear plan in Arizona
How do the Preds fit into the division?
How we will know if John Hynes is the right guy

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Rookie camp, Bridgestone Arena and Baby Vingan

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Rookie camp opens this week: why it matters?
Who are the names we are watching?
Bridgestone Arena announces attendance policies
How will coverage of the Preds be different this year?
How is Adam adjusting to life as a dad!

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Chris Mason: Getting ready for Preds camp

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000

Nashville Predators TV analyst Chris Mason joins Braden Gall talking Preds hockey.

Getting back into the booth for preseason
What are coaches and players doing RIGHT NOW
How should we watch, analyze training camp
Do we make too much of position battles and line combos?
What growth does he want to see from guys like...
Tolvanen, Kunin, Carrier, Fabbro, Jeannot and Duchene
How much better can Juuse Saros get?
How C-Mase felt when Pekka got called up
The one thing fans and media need to expect each year
His work with 7Element.org and why it's so important

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

John Glennon: Predators hockey pre-Cup

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000

BroadwaySportsMedia.com John Glennon fills in for Adam with Braden Gall talking Nashville Predators hockey.

Eeli Tolvanen contract, his next steps
The job David Poile did with his RFAs
How is the competitive rebuild coming along?
100 Things Predators fans Need to Know
Introducing Jordan Tootoo to Nashville
Preds dads taking the team bus North of the border
Remembering David Poile's tenure in Washington
How a snowstorm kept Pekka Rinne from playing
Is John Hynes the right guy to win a cup
Does David Poile deserve another chance
What the Preds need to do to make the playoffs

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Mike Kelly: Analytics and the Nashville Predators

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0000

SportLogiq.com and NHL Network's Mike Kelly joins Braden Gall to talk hockey analytics and the Nashville Predators.

Invention of Sportlogiq
What are the most important stats and why?
How much are coaches using data in the NHL?
Layering the stats on top of each other
Which stats are the most telling, most important?
Ryan Johansen and Matt Duchene's data tells us... what?
Is Filip Forsberg's potential going to be realized?
Why the coaching staff and front office love Mikael Granlund
The stats on Juuse Saros
Alex Carrier, Luke Kunin, Cody Glass

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

The Juuse will NOT be loose

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Juuse Saros is resigned at $5 million per year for four years.
Why would anyone think this is a bad deal?
Is workload or size a concern long term?
How does Askarov figure into the perfect Preds plan?
David Poile turns his attention to Mattias Ekholm
What is the defenseman worth, will he be resigned?
What should the Preds do with Filip Forsberg?
Other contracts, the trade deadline, his market value
Trading Forsberg means what for this franchise?
Vegas odds to win the Central Division are NSFW
NHL will add sponsorship logos to the jersey
Authentic vs. replica jerseys

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Projecting the Predators starting line-up

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Vingan is officially on Baby Watch!
RFA contracts: Dante Fabbro, Rem Pitlick
What is going on with Juuse Saros?
What the Preds line-up COULD look like?
How can John Hynes maximize Matt Duchene?
Could Philippe Myers play with Roman Josi?
What the Preds line-up SHOULD look like?
Sink or Swim: Glass, Pitlick, Tomasino, Davies
Top 10 Worst Contracts in the NHL
Straw poll of Central Division power rankings

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Preds waiting game and Jack Eichel

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0000

Jeremy K. Gover of AP Radio fills in with Braden Gall talking Nashville Predators hockey.

What is happening with Jack Eichel in Buffalo
What he would cost and why the Preds would even consider it?
Forsberg or Eichel?
Tanner Jeannot, Mathieu Olivier are signed
What is the plan for Juuse Saros?
Gover's thoughts on Fabbro and Tolvanen
Stories from the Preds locker room:
Pekka Rinne is the best
Ryan Ellis is a pro
PK Subban, Colton Sissons and more.
Are the Preds a playoff team?
Do Forsberg, Ekholm want to be a part of the rebuild?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

The Preds dive into free agency

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

We are no longer killing off Predators
Nashville's draft strategy
Mikael Granlund is back
The Preds sign a goalie (not that one)
A small wave of free agency gold
Juuse Saros has all of the leverage
Jeannot, Olivier, Pitlick deals
Offering Tolvanen or Fabbro long term contracts
WTF, Chicago?
Arizona, Dallas make moves

TheAthletic.com Scott Wheeler joins to breakdown the Preds draft (41:35)

Why he didn't like day one
Why he did like day two
How has the farm system developed?

Saying goodbye to Ryan Ellis, Calle Jarnkrok

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 22:28:48 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

We just keep saying goodbye to dude!
Ryan Ellis is traded to Phily, was it the right move?
Why Ellis was so polarizing
What does it tell us about David Poile's plans?
Who are Cody Glass and Phil Myers?
A rant from Adam about who is to be blamed
The Preds' expansion protection strategy
Calle Jarnkrok or Tanner Jeannot?
Getting bigger, younger and tougher
Can the soft reset happen faster than we think?
Where should the Preds be slotted in the Central
Big shouts to Luke Prokop, the Preds and the fans

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Saying goodbye to Pekka Rinne (for real this time)

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

What did Pekka Rinne mean to Nashville?
Stories from the Nashville locker room
Our favorite moments from Pekka's career
Being classy still matters
The Big Good-bye
Did Pekka start the tall goalie trend?
Is he a Hall of Famer?
What should the Preds strategy be for expansion?
Which Forwards should be protected?
What will happen this weekend?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Saying goodbye to Viktor Avidsson

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Viktor Arvidsson has been traded
Are we surprised that people were surprised?
Did they get fair market value?
Was it the right move?
What did Arvidsson mean to Smashville?
Where does he stand all-time?
Stories about Arvy from the beat
What is David Poile's next move?
Why Montreal winning Game 4 was good for the NHL
Do we still like the NHL's playoff format?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

You mad, Raleigh?

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Nashville steals an outdoor game from Raleigh
The Nashville-Raleigh blood feud
Adam mocks Hurricanes fans with The Voice
You, the fans, get all of the credit
Average temperatures in February
Will Tampa dominate Montreal?
Does it hurt more or less to lose to a champion?
Results of the fan survey:
Feelings on David Poile, John Hynes, Ownership
Who should be resigned? Let go?
Who gets moved? Which rookie was the best?
What strategy should the Preds deploy if they clear up space?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Predators Fan Survey

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

We take a deep dive into Adam's fan survey:
How do people feel about the state of the franchise?
The job David Poile is doing?
The job John Hynes is doing?
How long to resign Juuse Saros?
Which rookie made the biggest impression?
What strategy fans want the front office to take this offseason?
Do the fans want a more visible owner?
Which core piece should get moved?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Karl Taylor: The Art of Developing Talent

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000

Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators hockey with Milwaukee Admirals head coach Karl Taylor.

Splitting time between Chicago and home
Working with the competition
Passing along info on Carolina to NSH
Winning vs. Development
Difference between working for Lavy and Hynes
Does he have to watch the entire organization?
Putting a plan in place for every prospect
Why does Nashville have so many great defensemen?
Explaining Alex Carrier's career path
The joy of watching Trenin, Jeannot and Olivier
What's next for Eeli Tolvanen?
Why is Philip Tomasino special?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Playoff format, David Poile and the Expansion Draft

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

We love this Playoff format
We don't mind ads on helmets
We like our sheets of ice clean
Watching former Preds crush is hard
How to evaluate old trades
How do fans feel about David Poile returning?
A creative front office solution
Adam's perfect offseason
MORE expansion talk: who to protect?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Breaking up the core is hard to do

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Do we feel any different a week later?
Defining "success" semantically
Why was Juuse Saros not a Vezina finalist?
Biggest offseason decisions pending
How to address the core of the team?
Who to resign? Who to trade? Who to protect?
Expansion draft trades, options

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Game 6 Reaction: Crime Scene Investigation

Fri, 28 May 2021 15:03:50 -0000

TheAthletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Game 6 loss ends the season BUT...
How should Preds fans feel right now?
Where were the stars (again)?
Tiny mistakes cost this team
Juuse Saros was brilliant (again)
Creed at Bridgestone Arena polarizes

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Game 5 Reaction: Did Nashville miss its chance?

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:30:31 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

The first 50 minutes
The Preds found the blueprint
Lucky bounces and questionable calls
Your stars have to make plays
This is how hockey works
Previewing Game 6
Turner Sports brings in The Great One

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Game 3, 4 reaction: Smashville saves the day!

Mon, 24 May 2021 14:33:36 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Back to back double OT winners
Smashville returns and plays a huge role
John Hynes makes power play adjustments
Ryan Johansen, Matt Duchene doing work
Rod The Bod working the refs
Juuse Saros brilliance (again)
Best of three series, Game 5 preview
Taylor Lewan and Smashville celebrities

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Game 2 Reaction: There are no answers

Thu, 20 May 2021 13:54:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Playing a lot better in Game Two
The stars simply didn't show up again
The power play problem
Line-up changes
Spicy John Hynes post-game press conference
Media's questions and his answers
What can the Preds do in Games 3 and 4?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Game 1 Reaction: Line-up drama

Tue, 18 May 2021 13:54:52 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Instant Game 1 reaction
The Good, Bad and Ugly
Carolina's speed was too much
Did John Hynes over think the line-up
What changes should he make?
What do we expect in Game 2?

Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

BONUS SODE: Preds schedule, line-up and Hal Gill

Fri, 14 May 2021 19:31:34 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

The schedule is out and what does it mean?
John Hynes hinted at his line-up
Attendance numbers are changing
Hal calls us both out (but not really)
Hal Gill explains Carolina's system

Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Goodbye to Pekka, hello to the playoffs

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

The Preds clinch a spot in the playoffs!
What did we learn in the final two games?
The blueprint to beating Carolina
Our picks and predictions for the playoffs
Was Monday Pekka Rinne's final game?
Chances he returns?
Why Peks is universally respected.

We're joined by Hurricanes reporter Sara Civian from TheAthletic.com

Why Carolina was so good this year?
What will home games in Raleigh be like this series?
The impact of Rod the Bod
Goalie situation
Who Preds fans will hate?

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

The Final Week: Defining Success in 2021

Wed, 05 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Reliving the last two overtime wins
Smashville finally feels like Smashville
What could playoff starting line-up look like?
Defining success in 2021
Is David Poile in charge next year?
Juuse Saros for MVP
Prediction for final week
How should we say goodbye to Pekka?

Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Biggest regular season game... ever?

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:10:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Can this team beat good teams?
Juuse Saros is insane, but does he deserve Vezna talk?
Rest vs. Rhythm
Dallas at Nashville: Biggest regular season game ever?.
Roman Josi is already the GOAT?
This team is annoying to play against (in the best way)
Overtime woes have flipped on their head
Who leads the team in scoring?
Adam does the voice (and makes a strange request)

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Blatant Homerism and Rude Awakenings

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Have postseason expectations changed?
The Preds still can't beat good teams
The complete domination of Chicago
We need a nickname for the Blackhawks
Matt Duchene is back (and better than you think?)
Is Adam vibin?
Injuries within the division
Dallas vs. Nashville for the final spot

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Romanticizing the next three weeks

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

The entire season in one week
Preds, Stars finishing schedules
David Poile's trade strategy
Being a buyer and not a seller
Do decisions change during the summer?
Studying the new Central Division
Three teams for one spot
Stats analysis: First two months vs. third month
John Hynes' role in the turn around

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

The Last Trade Deadline Pod (finally)

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:09:40 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

The Preds are surging - but why?
Juuse Saros is awesome
Opposing goalies hate Ryan Johansen
Do injuries change decision making for Preds?
Trade deadline strategy:
Who is off the table, who should be moved
Top 10 power play right now?
Calder Trophy debate: Eeli Tolvanen
Handicapping the race: 3 or 4 teams for one spot?
Bally's new TV graphics

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Double Shifting: Playoffs and the future

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:11:04 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

The Preds just keep winning
Goaltending has bee the primary reason
But the rest of the team has come around
The Development of Eeli Tolvanen
Winning without Matt Duchene
The playoff chase
Does it change the strategy for the future

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

The Hot Mic Episode

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:52:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Tim Peel was "fired" by the NHL after the hot mic incident
Is the NHL being soft?
Do fans really believe the NHL is out to get the Preds?
Make-up calls and officiating behavior
Meanwhile, the Preds are playing good hockey!
There is one main reason for their turnaround
Should this change the strategy in the front office?
Trade Debate: Ryan Ellis or Mattias Ekholm?
The Kids are Alright: Who's earned their spot?

The Gold Standard is BTYB: Jasper's on West End.

Jeff Marek: Do the Preds need a total teardown?

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Preds overachieving this week
John Hynes' team hasn't quit
Adam's apology to Calle Jarnkrok
Pekka doesn't want to leave Nashville
History of in-season GM changes
David Poile or fresh eyes?

Jaff Marek of Sportnet.ca joins us (37:00):

History of GM's being fired midseason
David Poile is not shy and might hurt him
Do the Preds need a new coat of paint?
Experience vs. fresh set of eyes?
Risks of an enormous teardown
A long list of outside names to watch
Evaluating John Hynes
Trading Mattias Eckholm

TGS is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

What else does David Poile need to see?

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:58:42 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Preds lose four out of five
Preds lose Roman Josi, of course
What else does David Poile need to see?
Filip Forsberg's asking price, trade value
Mattias Eckholm's self-awareness
Which "kids" have earned spots post-rebuild?
ESPN is back in the hockey business
Power rankings, recommending reading

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. Check out The Weekly Rundown here.

It's Over: NHL Rebuilds for Dummies

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:32:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Last week's mirage
It's finally over, the carcass is dead
The clear message has been sent
Trading Pekka, Ryan Ellis injury
What the NHL has taught us about rebuilds:
Chapter 1: Singular Vision
Chapter 2: Golden Youngsters
Chapter 3: Patience
Central Division Power Ranks
Montreal acting like a bunch a jerks

TGS is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

The Untouchables are streaking!

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:53:13 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Adam's car was picked through
The Preds are streaking!
Is Forsberg untouchable? Ellis? Josi?
Ryan Johansen returns
Line-up strategy from John Hynes
Pekka Rinne has won the net
Adam's conversation with "ownership"
Lake Tahoe and other outdoor spots
Central Division Power Rankings

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Go drink a Gold Standard cocktail at Jasper's people!

Detroit Rock Bottom (and Greg Wyshynski)

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Covering a game hungover
Games canceled in Dallas
Detroit was the bottom
Are the Preds media soft?
Adam's apology to Preds fans
Ride or die with Saros
Trade value
Adam's V-Day failure (or genius)

ESPN.com Greg Wyshynski joins (38:00):

Is he surprised by the Preds?
An evaluation of John Hynes
A new pair of eyes is needed
Trading Ryan Ellis
NHL and Covid

TGS is brought to you by Jasper's on West End.

NSFW Rebuild Blueprint

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:52:24 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Is it worth talking about how bad they are?
Do players only meetings ever actually work?
What does a rebuild look like?
Front Office
Coaching Staff
Which players are untouchable?
Duchene or Johansen?
Who to trade away?
Saros vs. Rinne
Reverse retros
Patrick Laine drama
Central power rankings

BTYB Jasper's on West End.

Not-so-Great Expectations

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

The Gold Standard is Brough to you by Jasper's.

What's left to say about special teams?
The fans are angry, is it justified?
Is this a sign of a maturing hockey market?
Should fans be overreacting?
David Poile the main target
Why John Hynes shouldn't be
Ryan Johansen
Want to see more of 25, 28, 13, 23?
Is there. a goal-tending conversation yet?
Central Division Power Ranks
Boro Cop way of life

Go order our very own Gold Standard cocktail from Jasper's on West End. They are offering Gameday Party Packs for this Sunday. Order here.

Have we mentioned there is free parking?

A monumental two points

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:02:32 -0000

Braden Gall and TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Special Announcement: WE HAVE A COCKTAIL!
Tuesday's two points were massive
Why does the power play keep sucking?
The penalty kill too?
Duchene's mistakes, Fabbro's growing pains
Evaluating the stars: Josi, Johansen, Forsberg
Some positives: Granlund, 4th line, Pekka
Two game set with Tampa
Columbus makes a huge trade
Fox Sports Tennessee is no more...

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A Covid start to the season

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Adam Vingan of TheAthletic.com and Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators hockey.

The Preds first game has been canceled
The most bizarre opening night ever
Can goaltending change expectations?
Do we trust the production from new faces
Blue line depth is legit
Why Eeli Tolvanen is in the cash cab
Hockey players dating celebrities?
What to look for this weekend

For Whom the Bell Tolvs

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

TheAthletic.com's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Can you learn anything from scrimmages?
Observations about training camp
Final 23-man roster picks
Team-by-team crash course on Central
What do we want to see in the first four games
Milbury out at NBC, Retired Colin Wilson

Training Camp is finally here!

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The Athletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

How should you watch practices?
Observations from the first two days
What are we watching for in the scrimmage
Admirals opt out: what does it mean for the Preds?
Game times have been announced and we love it
New sponsorship revenue streams for the NHL
Press conference tomfoolery

Starting Line-up and Cash Cab projections

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The Athletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

The reason Mikael Granlund is back
Getting to know Erik Haula
Flexibility was the point
Projecting the final spot in the top six
Replicating the third line production
What to do with Eeli Tolvanen?
Who is on the Taxi Squad, aka the Cash Cab
Schedule thoughts: Tough start, finish (easy middle)
Calling people Coach

The Predators spicy new division

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The Athletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Did the NHL get the Preds division right?
Do we like the new playoff format?
Where do the odds makers put the Preds?
Which new rivalry are we most excited about?
What is Nashville's upside in the new division
What is the taxi squad and what are our predictions
Luke Kunin's contract
How will the pandemic impact fan enthusiasm

Talking about stuff with Hal Gill

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Maren Angus of BroadwaySportsMedia.com fills in for Adam and talks Preds with Braden Gall.

New division with old rivalries
Where should the Central Division be based?
Why not play a bunch of outdoor games?
What should the playoff format be this season?
Maren's rant on the lack of ice in Nashville

Braden sits down with Hal Gill (29:00):

What 2020 was like for players
Preseason prep unlike any other
Switching from man-to-man to a hybrid scheme
What he wants from Filip Forsberg
How to execute the best trash talk
Strategies on teaching young kids to skate

The NHL is back!

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The Athletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

The NHL is back! (sort of)
Who won negotiations?
What will the season look like?
What news are we waiting on?
Expansion Draft Talk: 5.0
Leaving Matt Duchene unprotected
Leaving Ryan Johansen unprotected
Who should the Preds protect?
A new Pred name-searches

When are we going to have hockey? (with Scott Burnside)

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The Athletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk NHL negotiations with TheAthletic.com Scott Burnside:

What are the sticking points for the NHL and NHLPA?
What could the schedule look like for 2021?
What will divisions and travel be like?
Is there a chance any of these concepts are adopted long term?
When do we expect an announcement?
What does Scott think of the Preds' trajectory?
What does he think about the Preds' expectations and timeline?
Adam and Braden offer predictions on the season.
And Adam bought his first house!

Tales from the Preds locker room

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The Athletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall share stories and the rules of covering the Nashville Predators.

Tagging players in critical tweets
Rule No. 1: Never make it personal
Allowing players, coaches to respond
Guys who loved to talk, guys who hated it
The most important part of morning skate
Why Peter Laviolette was so guarded
The end of the Lavy Era
What makes John Hynes different
Covering 2021 hockey during a pandemic
Trying to get PK Subban to open up

Reverse Retro-Grades

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The Athletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Predators hockey.

Riding the fan poller coaster!
How do fans feel about the GM, staff and players
What is the window fans will accept?
The Preds Reverse Retro sweater
Our favorite Reverse Retros
The Reverse Retros we hate
The Blackhawks logo
Potential divisions for 2021

Setting the Expectations, Part II

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Braden Gall and The Athletic's Adam Vingan continue to set the expectations for the Nashville Predators in John Hynes first season:

Two different types of expectations
Nashville is a hockey city now
Where does this team need to finish?
Playoff performance v. regular season
A player-by-player breakdown:
Forsberg, Arvidsson, Johansen
Duchene and Tolvanen
Juuse Saros
Dante Fabbro

Setting the Expectations, Part I

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Braden Gall and The Athletic's Adam Vingan set the expectations for John Hynes first season.

What will the NHL regular season look like?
How long will the season be?
How will Bridgestone Arena function next year?
What should David Poile do will his extra cap space?
The Athletic's writer poll about the Preds expectations
The Vegas odds for the Nashville Predators

Part II next week will take a look at the team's expectations, what would be considered a successful season and a player-by-player look at individual expectations.

A PhD in John Hynes

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Adam Vingan and Braden Gall provide a PhD in John Hynes hockey.

Defining the John Hynes' Ethos
How will he be different from Peter Laviolette
How much do stats from last year matter?
The Preds new identity
How the new roster fits into his philsophy
Introduction of Todd Richards and Dan Hinote
What if Barry Trotz was never fired?
Adam's dating profile

Double, Double Poile in Trouble?

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Adam Vingan and Braden Gall evaluate the job David Poile has done for the Predators by grading each aspect of his job and offering our Final Exam of the Preds GM.

Trades
Free Agents
Draft History
Coaching Moves
The Farm System/AHL
Resigning players
Final Exam
Also, Doc Emrick's retirement

Which Predators Way is the right way?

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.

Are the Predators done in free agency?
Swapping skill for grit
What worked for the Cup team?
Is this team better than it was last year?
Getting to know Kunin, Cousins and Richardson
Saying goodbye to Austin Watson
Saying hello to a new third defense pair
Grown men and which jersey to buy
What to do with the extra cap space?

David Poile cleans house

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:51:32 -0000

Adam Vingan and Braden Gall dive into the Preds big week of moves:

What was it like to chase the stories on Wednesday?
What the Preds lose in Nick Bonino? And get in Luke Kunin?
Was the Kyle Turris trade THE moment of decline?
What is David Poile going to do with his extra money?
The case for Taylor Hall?
We project the starting lineup
Why taking a goalie in the first round made sense

Bradens win Cups, Not Corey Perrys

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000

What did Adam Vingan and Braden Gall learn from Tampa Bay's run to the Cup championship? Craig Smith is leaving and we are sad. A dive into Ryan Johansen's make-up, some 2021 Cup odds and rapid fire Central Division one-timers. And Peter Laviolette is back in the NHL.

Nashville finally gets a Norris

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Adam Vingan and Braden Gall discuss why Roman Josi was the right pick for the Norris Trophy (and why Leon Draisaitl was NOT the right pick for the Hart). And is there a legit case proving an anti-Nashville bias in NHL award voting over the years?

Most important offseason in Preds history?

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 01:53:00 -0000

On the debut episode of The Gold Standard, hosts Braden Gall and Adam Vingan break down what is likely to be the most important offseason in Nashville Predators history. Should the Preds protect the core, how does the expansion draft impact all of these decisions, which free agents should they resign, are there any free agents at all the Preds should target, what to do with Kyle Turris and what young pieces could find themselves in much bigger roles in 2020-21?