Locked On Predators - Daily Podcast On The Nashville Predators

New Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei and goaltender Scott Wedgewood arrived in town and sat down to talk about their decisions to sign with the Predators. On today's Locked On Predators we'll hear from both veterans on what appealed to them about this franchise and city and how they feel about the team being a potential Stanley Cup contender.  We'll tell you why the seven year deal with...

Former Tampa Bay Lightning captain and new Nashville Predator Steven Stamkos arrived in Nashville yesterday and sat down to talk about signing with the Predators.  On today's Locked On Predators we share what Stamkos had to say about his future in Nashville. We discuss how his arrival could potentially change special teams, and Stamkos shares his expectations for this Predators team. The star's wi...

Steven Stamkos penned a heartfelt letter to Tampa Bay Lightning fans on the eve of his arrival in Nashville to meet with the media and begin his new chapter as a member of the Predators. On today's Locked On Predators podcast, we discuss Stamkos' fit in Nashville's lineup, make some way-too-early predictions about potential forward line combinations and pick some dark horse candidates to break out...

Cale Makar and Juuse Saros may play for NHL Central Division rivals, but next season these two stars will have one thing in common. On today's Locked On Predators podcast we are joined by the hosts of Locked On Avalanche to talk about the one concern we all share about our teams' respective key players. We discuss the very different moves each team made in free agency and why two different approac...

Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz signed free agents Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault after Julien Brisebois and Kelly McKrimmon let their respective franchise players walk. On today's Locked On Predators we'll discuss each GM's reasoning for the decisions they made so far this offseason and look at the "data" that guided those moves. We'll tell you why AAV and term were no problem for Na...

The Nashville Predators re-signed defenseman Alexandre Carrier to a three-year, $11.25 million contract ($3.75 million AAV) before NHL free agency opened on July 1. On today's episode, we hear from Carrier about what the last few months were like for him as contract negotiations dragged further into the offseason.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators...

It's been just over a week since Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz announced that Steven Stamkos signed with the team. On today's Locked On Predators we are joined by Diandra Loux, site editor and reporter covering the Lightning for The Hockey News. Diandra shares the Tampa Bay perspective of the big free agency move that surprised many in the NHL and tells us how Lightning fans are reacting to t...

The Nashville Predators have added big names like Steven Stamkos, Brady Skjei, and Jonathan Marchessault to the roster, but today on the Locked On Predators podcast we take a look at the players that have left this offseason and how the team will replace them. Nashville signed Skjei to a big contract, and we'll explain why he is not only a replacement for Ryan McDonagh but an upgrade on the blue l...

The Nashville Predators' 2024 Development Camp wrapped up with the Future Stars Game on Saturday. On today's episode, we hear from a few of the Predators prospects and discuss some standout performances from the week. We also break down Spencer Stastney electing to go to salary arbitration and what it means for him and the Predators. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.cht...

Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz added big players Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei in free agency, but the under the radar signing of goaltender Scott Wedgewood may be just as important for Nashville's playoff chances. On today's Locked On Predators we'll tell you what makes Wedgewood the best choice to back up Juuse Saros. Barry Trotz has a long term plan for goaltending,...

Former Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup and Con Smythe Winner Jonathan Marchessault is now a Nashville Predator thanks to another bold free agency move by Barry Trotz. On today's Locked On Predators we hear from Marchessault on how the decision came to be and the part a phone call to Steven Stamkos played. We discuss three ways he will impact the team right away and speculate on a potential positi...

The Nashville Predators made a big splash on the first day of NHL free agency by signing Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, Brady Skjei, and Scott Wedgewood. On today's Locked On Predators we take a closer look at the acquisition of defenseman Brady Skjei, who signed a seven-year, $49 million contract. We'll share our initial reactions to the move, the price tag and more. Plus, we catch up wit...

The Nashville Predators made a big splash on the first day of NHL free agency by signing Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, Brady Skjei, and Scott Wedgewood. On today's Locked On Predators we take a closer look at the acquisition of Steven Stamkos, former captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning and two time Stanley Cup champion.  We'll share our initial reactions to the move and tell you why Stamko...

Locked On Predators podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Nashville Predators and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Ann Kimmel of InsidethePreds.com and Emma Lingan of The Hockey News, the Locked On Predators podcast provides your daily Preds fix with expert opinions, local anal...

The Nashville Predators added eight players at the NHL Draft this weekend, and on today's Locked On Predators Ann and Emma talk about the picks. They'll share what Barry Trotz was willing to do to make sure the young Russian Egor Surin landed with the Predators. Teddy Stiga may wind up the steal of the draft, and they discuss what it is about his game that makes him so appealing for the Nashville...

The Nashville Predators added eight players at the NHL Draft this weekend, and on today's Locked On Predators Ann and Emma talk about the picks. They'll share what Barry Trotz was willing to do to make sure the young Russian Egor Surin landed with the Predators. Teddy Stiga may wind up the steal of the draft, and they discuss what it is about his game that makes him so appealing for the Nashville...

Nashville Predators Draft Yegor Surin in 2024 NHL Draft The Nashville Predators have selected Yegor Surin with the twenty-second pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Social Media! Instagram: https://www....

The 2024 NHL Draft kicks off tonight and the next Matthew Wood and Tanner Molendyk will be selected by Barry Trotz.  On today's show we give out our final pieces of advice ahead of the first round to GM Barry Trotz, the young players waiting to hear their names called, and to a Nashville Predators fan base hoping to see steps forward in a "reset" that could perhaps bring a Stanley Cup to Nashville...

The Nashville Predators are walking into the 2024 NHL Draft with a slew of draft picks, and on today's Locked On Predators we talk about some of Nashville best mid rounds picks from the past and discuss whether Barry Trotz should throw some draft capital into a trade package for young Trevor Zegras.  On paper Zegras could be a player who fits into a youth based "reset", but we'll explain why a dea...

The Nashville Predators first General Manager David Poile was named a 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, and on today's Locked On Predators podcast we tell you why his contributions to Nashville and the NHL make him an obvious Hall of Famer.  We'll share our favorite David Poile moments and tell you what he did that will cement his legacy for the Predators going forward. Along with Poile, former P...

The Nashville Predators head into the NHL Draft this weekend with a slew of draft picks and plenty of options of what to do with them. On today's Locked On Predators podcast, we review the nine picks Barry Trotz has in his pocket for the 2024 NHL Draft.  All that draft capital could mean trade opportunities including a deal to bring Martin Necas to Nashville. We'll tell you what we like and don't...

The Nashville Predators announced that they have traded forward prospect Egor Afanasyev to the San Jose Sharks for 2020 first-rounder Ozzy Wiesblatt. On today's Locked On Predators, Ann and Emma break down the trade, how both prospects could benefit from a change of scenery, what it means for Nashville's offseason strategy and more. We also discuss the Predators' hire of assistant coach Darby Hend...

The Milwaukee Admirals played an impressive 2023-2024 regular and postseason, and on today's Locked On Predators we get a closer look behind the scenes as we continue our conversation with Kim Bates, Director of Digital Content for the Admirals. Kim talks about what it was like to document this incredible and unique year for the Admirals and shares more inside information about her journey with th...

The Nashville Predators AHL affiliate Milwaukee Admirals had a deep Calder Cup run after a record setting regular season, and fans of Zachary L'Heureux and Yaroslav Askarov got to know those players better thanks to Kimberly Bates, Director of Digital Marketing for the Milwaukee Admirals. On today's Locked On Predators we reveal the real person behind the engaging, sassy, informative Admirals soci...

Should the Nashville Predators explore a trade for Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine? What is Nashville's window to win a Stanley Cup? What are reasonable expectations to have for the Predators next season? How many games will Predators prospect Philip Tomasino to play in the NHL in 2024-25? And will he even play those games in Nashville? On today's Locked On Predators, Ann and Emma answe...