The Gold Standard

Apr 02 2025 252 ep. 56 mins 38
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We talk about the Nashville Predators. There is no better show in Smashville. In fact, one might even go so far as to call it The Gold Standard of Preds podcasts.

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Has Barry Trotz made a decision about Andrew Brunette?

Apr 02 2025 63 mins  
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. Sign u

Juuse Saros, Revisionist History and the Draft Lottery

Mar 26 2025 62 mins  
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. Sign up

The only thing that matters the rest of the season

Mar 19 2025 61 mins  
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 a

Deadline Reaction: What is Barry Trotz plan?

Mar 11 2025 61 mins  
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. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Wi

Lessons from Boston + Long term trade options

Mar 06 2025 67 mins  
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. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought

Josi Injured, Frustrations Mounting

Feb 26 2025 62 mins  
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

Can USA win the whole thing?

Feb 19 2025 63 mins  
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 e

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

Feb 13 2025 62 mins  
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. Sign up to Low

No answers on ice, anthem wars off it

Feb 13 2025 70 mins  
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.

Defense vs. Goaltending

Jan 29 2025 54 mins  
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. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join