Podcast
The Gold Standard
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.
- Hockey chart
- #125
- Episodes
- 335
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 58 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
335 episodes, newest first
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51 min
Predators Hockey: A little bit of everything
Show notes
Nashville was blown out by Boston. They put together a great home win over a division rival in Colorado. The Preds also made a furious comeback only to lose twice in overtime... again. The bad starts and inconsistency still is an issue as trade rumors begin to swirl around this roster.
Emma Lingan and Nick Kieser talk Preds hockey.
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55 min
What is "good enough" for Nashville?
Show notes
The Preds got a big win over St. Louis and are clearly better - in a number of statistical categories. But Chris MacFarland has been charged with winning big and what's good enough for him? And for ownership. If it's not good enough, what do "big swing" mean for Nashville?
Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Preds hockey.
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53 min
How long is Andrew Brunette's leash?
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Nashville is 2-2-2 after six games and an ugly home loss to Vegas. How long is Andrew Brunette's leash - Thanksgiving, Christmas or the end of the season? Vegas exposed familiar issues. What do we make of new defenseman Jayden Struble and can he be the fix for this bizarre line-up strategy? Plus, Adam Edstrom is emerging, Vitali Pinchuk debuts and what about Matthew Wood and the rest of the forward group?
Emma Lingan and Nick Kieser talk Preds hockey.
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57 min
Hockey is back: What we learned in Nashville's first week
Show notes
Nashville begins the season with a loss, a win and an overtime loss (tie) to start 1-1-1. Is this who the new Nashville Predators are going to be this year? The overall product looks improved, Juuse Saros has been very good but the defense is already showing major issues. What have we learned in the first week of action? And how good is Gavin McKenna going to be?
Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Preds hockey.
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1 hr 5 min
2026-27 Predictions: Stanley Cup, Central Division, Predators
Show notes
What's the one word that describes the start of the Predators season? What do we make of the Opening Night roster and nine defensemen? Who wins the Central and do the Preds make the playoffs? Who is traded? Is Andrew Brunette retained? How many starts does Juuse Saros get? Which young player establishes himself?
Emma Lingan, Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Preds hockey.
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1 hr 4 min
Projecting the Preds final roster
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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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58 min
Training Camp, Prospect Rankings, Nikishin, and RIP Brent Peterson
Show notes
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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41 min
Rookie Camp Preview: Brady Martin, Tanner Molendyk, Vitali Pinchuk
Show notes
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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53 min
Predators trade Luke Evangelista to New Jersey
Show notes
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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52 min
NCAA or AHL?
Show notes
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.
Braden Gall and Nick Kieser talk Preds hockey.
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57 min
Does Nashville actually have Center depth?
Show notes
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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51 min
Roman Josi's case for the Hall of Fame (and Ryan O'Reilly too)
Show notes
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?
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey.
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1 hr 6 min
Are the Predators managing their money well?
Show notes
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?
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey.
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1 hr 5 min
What do Preds fans want from media + Central Division Power Rankings
Show notes
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.
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey.
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1 hr 4 min
World Cup of hockey + Preds projected starting line-up
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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.
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey.
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54 min
Wins and Points: Best Case Scenario for 2026-27
Show notes
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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1 hr 1 min
Mavrik Bourque contract, front office overhaul, development camp
Show notes
Mavrik Bourque has been signed to a long-term contract and will play center. What does this tell us about the roster, this team's playoff chances and the job Chris MacFarland has done. The front office overhaul continues while the coaching staff is notably the same. Plus, what did we learn from development camp?
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Music by Aaron Lee Tasjan
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1 hr 3 min
Stability, Flexibility: MacFarland's vision begins to focus
Show notes
Chris MacFarland has made seven trades with six different teams in two weeks as the Predators General Manager. He's acquired six players, two prospects and multiple draft picks while also landing a talented and skilled 2026 Draft class. He's sent two players, two prospects and nine draft picks out the door. What is the plan? What is the vision? And why it seems to be working.
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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1 hr
Pekka Rinne + NHL Draft preview
Show notes
Pekka Rinne is a Hall of Famer! We celebrate the greatest Predators of all-time. Then we break down all of the trading chaos in the NHL and how it impacts the NHL Draft. Which three players will Nashville be choosing from at No. 10? What traits should they focus on? Best available vs. positional need?
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55 min
Identity, Patience and Creativity: Lessons from Carolina's Cup
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Carolina has won the Cup and Nashville should learn lots of lessons: Patience, identity, creativity, goal-tending and more. New GM Chris MacFarland made his first trade, hired Jamie Langenbrunner and has indicated that Andrew Brunette is returning. Plus, World Cup soccer vs. USA Hockey and NHL Draft strategy.
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