- 1 hour 4 minutesProjecting the Preds final roster
The Predators are midway through a shortened training camp and the roster deadline is Monday. What decisions are going to be made along the blue line? Will Ryan Ufko force his way into the roster? What will the pairings be? At forward, it appears that half a dozen names are battling for the final few roster spots. And that Matthew Wood is poised for a big year - but at what position? Plus, the new mood in the building is obvious.
Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Preds hockey.
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23 September 2026, 9:34 pm - 57 minutes 39 secondsTraining Camp, Prospect Rankings, Nikishin, and RIP Brent Peterson
The rookie showcase has wrapped up and we breakdown what we learned from the prospect pool. Then we dive in to the Predators prospect rankings within the farm system. Who is the best prospect in the system and who are the best future blue liners? We also get ready for training camp to open as the big roster reports this week. Would the Nashville Predators try to trade for Alexander Nikishin from Carolina? We also remember the kindness and joy of Brent Peterson.
Emma Lingan and Nick Kieser talk Preds hockey.
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16 September 2026, 7:35 pm - 41 minutes 9 secondsRookie Camp Preview: Brady Martin, Tanner Molendyk, Vitali Pinchuk
Filip Forsberg has an interesting reaction to the Luke Evangelista trade. Then we dive into Predators rookie camp that begins this weekend. Can Brady Martin or Tanner Molendyk make the NHL roster? Will Vitali Pinchuk prove he belongs on the biggest stage? Can the team find depth along the blue line?
Braden Gall and Nick Kieser talk Preds hockey.
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9 September 2026, 7:03 pm - 52 minutes 34 secondsPredators trade Luke Evangelista to New Jersey
Chris McFarland traded Luke Evangelista to the Devils for a 1st and 2nd round pick. What does it tell us about the vision for the team? Who fills the line-up slots? Why was he traded and why doesn't he fit into the future? Are there more moves coming?
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2 September 2026, 7:12 pm - 52 minutes 4 secondsNCAA or AHL?
The junior and minor league ranks in hockey can be confusing. So let's add NCAA hockey into the mix as well. What is the best way to develop your prospects? Could an NHL team invest in NIL for specific college programs and what would be the benefit of "buying" a college hockey team? Then we ask an initial question about analytics.
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26 August 2026, 7:10 pm - 57 minutes 26 secondsDoes Nashville actually have Center depth?
What does Vitali Pinchuk bring to the table? What are the right expectations for Mavrik Bourque and Jack Drury? Can Brady Martin develop this year? Plus, what are the expectations the front office is putting on this team internally?
Emma Lingan and Nick Kieser talk Preds hockey.
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19 August 2026, 8:17 pm - 51 minutes 2 secondsRoman Josi's case for the Hall of Fame (and Ryan O'Reilly too)
Is Roman Josi a Hall of Famer already? What else does he need to do? Is he a top 10 defenseman in the NHL still? What does the end of his Nashville career look like? Steven Stamkos is a lock member of the Hall but how will his tenure be viewed in Nashville? Ryan O'Reilly could also get into the Hall but will be connected to the Barry Trotz era. What about Filip Forsberg?
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12 August 2026, 7:07 pm - 1 hour 5 minutesAre the Predators managing their money well?
How are the Predators managing their money? Which contracts are way above market value and are providing value: Luke Evangelista, Mavrik Bourque, Ryan O'Reilly? Why is Juuse Saros the worst valued contract on the team? Who else has the worst contracts? And what does this roster build tell us about the Mushy Middle?
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5 August 2026, 7:31 pm - 1 hour 5 minutesWhat do Preds fans want from media + Central Division Power Rankings
Does hockey have a "stan culture" problem like football? Or are the Predators and the Nashville market doing better than the NFL? Will the Predators consider a brand refresh at all in the near future? Then we dive deep into the NHL Central Division power rankings for 2026-27.
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29 July 2026, 7:32 pm - 1 hour 4 minutesWorld Cup of hockey + Preds projected starting line-up
Would a World Cup of hockey work with eight nations and should Russia be included? The NHL got their projected Predators starting line-up really wrong and the internet noticed. We project the starting line-up and then we look at what the line-up could be in three years.
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22 July 2026, 7:17 pm - 54 minutes 12 secondsWins and Points: Best Case Scenario for 2026-27
The is the best case scenario in terms of wins and points for the Nashville Predators this season? What has to happen for that take place? Juuse Saros has to be great, the defense must get better, special teams keep working, the young players develop and what else? Then what would worst case scenario look like?
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