Locked On Predators - Daily Podcast On The Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators announced the signings of RFA forward Juuso Pärssinen and defenseman Marc Del Gaizo this week ahead of the start of Rookie Camp. On today's Locked On Predators we talk about what each player brings to the franchise and how they may fit in to a different looking Nashville roster this season. Today kicks off Rookie Camp, and Predators' fans will get a chance to see new additi...

As training camp gets closer for the Nashville Predators, we answer mailbag questions about veteran Steven Stamkos, prospect Joakim Kemell, and GM Barry Trotz.  On today's episode we discuss whether Steven Stamkos at center is Plan A for Andrew Brunette and how long Nashville's head coach may give his initial rosters chance to gel before mixing up the forward lines. Barry Trotz had another offseas...

Nashville Predators' young forward Luke Evangelista may be poised for a breakout season, and on today's Locked On Predators podcast we catch up with Paige Martin to talk about how his early trajectory with the London Knights could provide insight into his future in the NHL. Paige updates Preds fans on how Mattias Ekholm has improved the Edmonton Oilers and what Ekholm, Connor McDavid, and Leon Dra...

NHL Network released its annual rankings of the top goalies, defensemen, wings and centers in the NHL right now, and a handful of Nashville Predators players cracked the Top 20 at their respective positions. On today's Locked on Predators, we take a look at where the Predators rank among the competition and debate whether NHL Network got it right. Plus, we share our big Monday mood about quality a...

The Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks have been very busy this offseason and on today's special Central Division Crossover we talk with Jack Bushman of Locked On Blackhawks about the outlook for these two teams going into the 2024-2025 season. We discuss Connor Bedard's rookie season and how the Blackhawks hope to capitalize on his talent going forward and share the young Predator player...

The San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators reached a deal last Friday that sent 2020 first round goalie draft pick Yaroslav Askarov to the west coast and a more direct path to the NHL. On today's special crossover episode we talk with JD Young, host of Locked On Sharks about the specifics of the deal. We discuss how Askarov's trajectory to the NHL got significantly shorter and what Nashville can...

Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz has traded young goaltender Yaroslav Askarov to the San Jose Sharks. This move comes after news broke earlier this week that Askarov had requested a trade and said he would don't report to AHL training camp with the Milwaukee Admirals. On this breaking news reaction episode, we'll review the terms of the deal and share a little more about the players involved as...

GM Barry Trotz traded center Ryan Johansen to the Colorado Avalanche prior to last season and then Johansen was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers at the trade deadline. On today's Locked On Predators we discuss the Flyers' decision to terminate Johansen's contract and what that could mean for Nashville. We walk through the process that Johansen and the Flyers will go through to settle their disput...

Yaroslav Askarov has reportedly asked the Nashville Predators for a trade and said he will not report to AHL training camp with the Milwaukee Admirals. On today's show we dive deeper into the standoff between the young goaltending prospect and GM Barry Trotz. We discuss how this situation could be resolved with the most benefit for player and for franchise. We take a look back at what may have led...

Goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov has stated that he will not report to training camp for the Milwaukee Admirals and has requested that the Nashville Predators trade him according to NHL insider Kevin Weekes. We share our immediate reaction to the breaking news. While the Predators have made several goaltending decisions this offseason, we share why this move by Askarov may be both poor optics...

The Nashville Predators wrapped up their 2023-2024 season with a first-round playoff loss to the Vancouver Canucks, and there were plenty of ups and downs along the way. On today's Locked On Predators podcast, we take a look back at three key games from the regular season and discuss key takeaways and lessons learned from each of them.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link...

The Milwaukee Admirals made their second consecutive postseason trip to the AHL Western Conference Finals, and on today's show we talk with Admirals Head Coach Karl Taylor about the 2023-2024 season. Taylor shares what made last season's team so successful with their 19 game regular season win streak and deep postseason run. We discuss young Admirals forward Zachary L'Heureux and goaltender Yarosl...

Yesterday the Nashville Predators announced they had traded Cody Glass to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and on today's Locked On Predators we take a closer look at the deal, the decision, and what it means for both the player and each organization.  We detail what Nashville gave up and why the Predators needed to make this move ahead of the 2024-25 season beyond the salary cap. We explain why the optic...

The 2019 NHL Draft produced a lot of notable names that passed through the Nashville Predators' prospect pipeline, including Philip Tomasino, Marc Del Gaizo, Juuso Pärssinen and more. Five years later, we take a look at where those prospects are now. Which ones panned out, which ones flopped and which ones are still TBD? We discuss all that and more on today's Locked On Predators.   Follow & Subsc...

A new season brings new challenges for the Nashville Predators, both on and off the ice. On today's Locked On Predators, we discuss some of the biggest challenges facing this team as they look ahead to the 2024-25 season. From the salary cap to the schedule and everything in between, we take a look at some of the Predators' biggest hurdles this season and predict whether they'll be able to clear t...

Expectations for the Nashville Predators have risen with the additions of Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei, but on today's Locked On Predators we share our 2024-2025 season hot takes that may not be on everyone's radar. Veteran Gustav Nyquist had a career year last season, and we'll explain why it is likely he could repeat stats nearly as impressive. There is one younger play...

With higher expectations for the Nashville Predators comes more pressure for several players on the roster. On today's Locked On Predators, we'll talk about the added pressure new players like Steven Stamkos and Brady Skjei face in their first season in gold. Two contracts may put added pressure on goaltender Juuse Saros at one specific point in 2024-2025 and Tommy Novak as he works to become that...

The Nashville Predators added key pieces like Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault in free agency, and expectations for the team have changed with the roster. On today's Locked On Predators we discuss the reasons to be optimistic about what the Preds can achieve next season and take an honest look at a few issues that could cause fans angst in 2024-2025. A tough Central Division could prove to...

The Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild will be battling in a challenging Central Division, and on today's Locked On Predators we talk with Seth Toupal of Locked On Wild about coaches John Hynes and Darby Hendrickson and the offseason moves that could change the Western Conference. Seth shares what he likes best about Hynes behind the bench for the Wild so far and the questions that remain abou...

On the second of a two-part offseason mailbag episode, we answer questions from our Locked On Predators Insiders about the Nashville Predators' depth at center and defense. Plus, the 2024 Summer Olympic Games are kicking off today, AND it's Fun Friday, so we play a little Olympics-themed game to close out the week.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredator...

On the first of a two-part offseason mailbag episode, we answer questions from our Locked On Predators Insiders about Yaroslav Askarov's trade value, Nashville Predators coaching staff changes, potential breakout players in 2024-25 and more. We also break down Spencer Stastney's arbitration case, which was settled with a two-year deal at an AAV of $825,000 at the NHL level.   Follow & Subscribe on...

The Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators will battle in a tough Central Division next season, and on today's crossover episode Joey Erickson from Locked On Stars joins us to talk about the difference Matt Duchene and Scott Wedgewood will make on their respective teams in 2024-2025. We'll hear how Dallas utilized Wedgewood in net and what that successful schedule could mean for his workload with Sa...

The Nashville Predators have been busy making moves this offseason, and the possibilities for 2024-25 are endless. Who will lead the team in goals? Which depth players will make the NHL roster out of training camp? Will the Predators get off to a hot start in October? On today's Locked On Predators, Ann and Emma try to predict the future and guess which possible scenarios are most likely for the 2...

The Nashville Predators made several moves on their blue line this offseason with Ryan McDonagh returning to the Tampa Bay Lightning and signing Brady Skjei from the Carolina Hurricanes. On today's episode we discuss what next season could look like for veteran defenseman Luke Schenn and young Spencer Stastney as well. Schenn struggled with injury early in his tenure with the Predators, but what m...

During their media availability earlier this week, both Brady Skjei and Scott Wedgewood explained how the Predators' promising young players and prospects factored into their decision to sign with Nashville in free agency. On today's Locked On Predators, we talk about Nashville's unique blend of the old and the new, discuss some key signings for the Milwaukee Admirals and share some BIG Friday fee...