Locked On Predators - Daily Podcast On The Nashville Predators

Are the Nashville Predators going to trade for Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens? Is there any chance that Nashville makes the playoffs this year? Which prospects in Milwaukee will be the next to make their NHL debuts, and when? On today's episode, we answer these questions and more as we look at where the 11-20-7 Predators go from here.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://...

The Nashville Predators hoped to rebound from their loss to the Winnipeg Jets against a Minnesota Wild team that was without top scorer Kirill Kaprizov, but a match penalty and a poor showing on special teams cost the Predators a chance at two points against this Central Division rival. On today's episode we recap the game including our "one word" to describe the loss and take a closer look at the...

The Nashville Predators wasted an excellent bounce-back performance from Juuse Saros and lost in maddening fashion to the league-leading Winnipeg Jets Monday. We break down the shutout loss and the costly penalties that doomed Nashville in the third period against Winnipeg; we don't have much time to stew over it, though, because the Predators are back in action Tuesday night against the Minnesota...

The Nashville Predators finally traded forward Juuso Parssinen, and on today's show we take a closer look at the deal with the Colorado Avalanche and how the move fits in with the Predators future. We look back at Parssinen's time with Nashville and speculate on what led to his limited ice time and eventual trade. We discuss the recent moves Trotz has made and what one thing the Predators GM could...

The IIHF World Junior Championships kick off Dec. 26 in Ottawa, and the Nashville Predators are well represented with prospects playing for Canada, USA, Czechia and Sweden. We'll be keeping an eye on defensive prospects Tanner Molendyk and Andrew Gibson, who have been skating together on the same defensive pair for Team Canada during practices over the past week. Plus, we wrap up this Christmas Ev...

The Nashville Predators have gone 1-7 in their overtime games this season, but on Saturday night an unlikely hero scored to give the Preds two much needed points in a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. On today's episode we recap the win with our "one word" to describe the game and discuss the overtime goal from Nick Blankenburg that netted Nashville two important points. Jonathan Marchessault ex...

After leading through most of regulation with goals from Jonathan Marchessault, Luke Evangelista, Brady Skjei, and Steven Stamkos, the Nashville Predators ultimately missed out on two valuable points by losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime. On today's show we recap the game including our "one word" to describe the 5-4 OT loss and discuss the questionable line up choices in extra time. Nas...

The Nashville Predators placed defenseman Marc Del Gaizo on waivers, which could mean good news regarding Roman Josi's injury status and potential return to the lineup Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. On today's episode, we preview Thursday's game and talk about the return of former Predators players Philip Tomasino, Cody Glass and Anthony Beauvillier to Bridgestone Arena.   *NOTE: After...

The Nashville Predators and New York Rangers have struggled to meet expectations this season. Last night Juuse Saros backstopped the Preds in net while Jonathan Marchessault and Adam Wilsby scored to give Nashville a 2-0 win over the Rangers. On today's episode we recap the win including our "one word" to describe the game. We discuss what looked familiar to Predators fans about New York's perform...

The Nashville Predators are in need of center depth, and Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens could be a good fit for Nashville. On today's episode we explain why the young 2019 first round pick could bring stability down the center and what Barry Trotz might have to give up to get a deal done. We also preview tonight's game against the New York Rangers and compare two teams with strong goaltending...

The Nashville Predators ran into a hot goaltender and suffered a 5-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche Saturday, but the game was much closer than the final score would indicate. On today's episode, we break down what went right and what went wrong for the Predators in their second full game without captain Roman Josi, who is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. We also address Elliotte Friedman's re...

Nashville Predators snap an eight game losing streak and defeat Central Division rival Dallas Stars on the road.  On today's podcast we recap the 4-1 win with our "one word" to describe the game and share the "X factors" that led to Nashville's best performance of the season. We discuss the line combinations that drove the offense and break down how a pieced together blue line performed without ca...

The Nashville Predators are desperate to break an eight game losing streak, but without injured captain Roman Josi the team faces a tough task tonight against Matt Duchene and the Dallas Stars. On today's podcast we update the roster moves Nashville has made and explain why Brady Skjei may have to put the team on his back tonight against Jason Robertson, Mason Marchment, and the Stars. We discuss...

The Nashville Predators tied a franchise record with their eighth consecutive loss Tuesday at home against the Calgary Flames. They also had to deal with a last-minute illness that sidelined Gustav Nyquist and an injury to captain Roman Josi, who did not return to the game after the first period. There were some bright spots, however; Jonathan Marchessault notched his first multi-goal game as a me...

With a 2-5-3 record in their last ten games, the Nashville Predators remain far out of the NHL playoff conversation despite a roster that boasts Filip Forsberg, Steven Stamkos, and Jonathan Marchessault. On today's podcast we hear from head coach Andrew Brunette whose job could be on the line if the Predators don't turn things around soon. We discuss his answer to questions about his job security....

The Nashville Predators lose another winnable game this weekend to the Ottawa Senators, and their 7-15-6 record has fans asking what went wrong between an exciting offseason and a disastrous first 28 games. On today's episode we discuss what the Predators did - and didn't - show on the Canadian road trip and diagnose the main issues that keep Steven Stamkos, Filip Forsberg, and the Predators from...

The Nashville Predators' disastrous season continued last night as Roman Josi, Filip Forsberg, and the Preds were shut out by Patrik Laine and the Montreal Canadiens. On today's episode we recap the loss with our "one word" to describe the game and a look at the missed opportunities. The Predators were again kept in the game by quality goaltending as Justus Annunen made his Nashville debut. We ana...

Despite having a lead through two periods, the Nashville Predators lost in regulation to Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs. On today's Locked On Predators podcast, we recap the loss with our "one word" and lay out why it was so easy for the Leafs to come back and win this game. Advanced stats looked promising again for Nashville, but the team is missing a key component that is preventing...

The Nashville Predators sit near the bottom of the league, and Barry Trotz has a timeline in mind for when he will pivot away from this roster and start adding your players to the lineup. On today's Locked On Predators podcast we talk about what the team needs to do to find success before Christmas and the likelihood of this roster doing enough to move up in the standings before then. We tell you...

While veterans like Steven Stamkos, Ryan O'Reilly, and Brady Skjei are garnering attention for what they haven't accomplished yet for the Nashville Predators, a few new faces on the roster are quietly making an impact in their NHL opportunities. On today's episode we take a closer look at the early returns for Fedor Svechkov, Zachary L'Heureux, and Adam Wilsby. We compare Fedor Svechkov's skill se...

The Nashville Predators lost in overtime by a final score of 3-2. Stop us if you've heard this one before. Also, the Predators traded backup goalie Scott Wedgewood to the Colorado Avalanche for goaltender Justus Annunen and a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Today's episode (therapy session) is on the longer side, but we recognize that a lot of you have some big feelings about this team tha...

The Nashville Predators have struggled to string together wins, and last night they had to settle for one point after an overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. On today's Locked On Predators podcast, we recap the game that went south with less than a dozen seconds left in regulation. We'll share our "one word" to describe the loss and detail the postgame locker room vibes and what positives the...

The Nashville Predators traded Philip Tomasino to the Pittsburgh Penguins Monday for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. On today's show, we dive deeper into the move, what it does – and doesn't – mean about the Predators, and where the team goes from here. We also discuss New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier's one-game suspension for cross-checking Zachary L'Heureux in the face during Mond...

Any momentum the Nashville Predators built with their weekend win over the Winnipeg Jets evaporated against Nico Hischier and the New Jersey Devils Monday night. On today's show we discuss the 5-2 loss including our "one word" to describe the game. The Predators lost two players during the game with injuries and we'll talk about what impact that could potentially have in a week with three more gam...

Roman Josi scored twice while Jonathan Marchessault and Steven Stamkos added goals as a struggling Nashville Predators team put together a winning performance against Kyle Connor, Josh Morrissey and the league leading Winnipeg Jets Saturday night. On today's show we recap the 4-1 win including our one word to describe the game and share the surprising events that led up to puck drop.  Frustration...