Predators Official Podcast

Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis opens up about some of the challenges players will face with the NHL's Return To Play Plan. Plus, he proclaims Roman Josi's season to be the best he's ever witnessed. Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis provide Hub City updates and tell the "life-saving" way their friendship began. 

Preds forward Colin Blackwell joins the show to chat quarantine life, Phase 3, facing the Coyotes and his rookie season. Nashville Head Coach John Hynes touches on the decision of picking a starting goaltender. Plus, Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten discuss more details on potential hub cities and talk about the NHL20 Stanley Cup Final. 

You want stats? Advanced analytics? Personality attributes? The podcast makes the case for why Roman Josi should win the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman. Plus, NBC analyst and former NHL player Anson Carter joins the show to discuss NHL training camps opening on July 10 and share his thoughts on racial reconciliation. 

Sportsnet host David Amber joins the podcast to discuss the fight to end racism and the impact of racial inequality in hockey. Plus, he comments on the new playoff format details added to the NHL's Return To Play Plan. Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten look at how goaltender Connor Ingram factors into the future of the Preds' net and answer fan Twitter questions. 

Eleven weeks after the 2019-20 season is paused, the NHL reveals their Return To Play Plan, including playoff formatting and hub city options. Preds General Manager David Poile shares his thoughts on the developments. Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis take a deep dive into the Predators' Qualifying Round matchup with the Coyotes, options for Nashville's 28-man roster and the timeline for hockey to...

On the three-year anniversary of his hat trick winning the Western Conference for the Predators, forward Colton Sissons joins the Preds Official Podcast. Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis explain the potential for the NHL to return to a 24-team playoff format, with the Preds facing the Coyotes. 

Voice of the Predators Pete Weber joins the show to discuss some of his top moments while broadcasting in Nashville. An interview with NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly is aired, and Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten talk NHL updates and answer your Twitter questions. 

Former Preds Captain Mike Fisher joins the show to talk life on his farm, reminisce about his time with the Predators and pass along some unique marriage advice. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis analyze some of the NHL resumption rumors, including a potential 24-team tournament. 

We've come to this. Preds forward Kyle Turris joins the podcast to defend why he believes adding ketchup to macaroni and cheese is the way to go. Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten share updates from video calls with goaltender Pekka Rinne and center Nick Bonino, comment on Joel Ward retiring and reflect some more on the 2017 postseason. 

The podcast catches up with Predators defenseman Dante Fabbro , who looks back on his first full season in the NHL and speculates on the League's return. Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis provide updates on top prospects: Philip Tomasino, Jeremy Davies, Eeli Tolvanen and others. Plus, the show dives into hockey's potential return to specific locations and without fans.

The NHL and other sports leagues comment on the possibility of returning to empty arenas. Preds broadcaster and former NHL player and coach Terry Crisp joins the show. Plus, Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten take a look at the Predators' pending UFAs and RFAs. 

Former NHL GM and Sportsnet Analyst Brian Burke shares his expertise on how players, GMs and the NHL should be preparing for the return of hockey. Predators Head Coach John Hynes and forward Matt Duchene provide updates on their time in self quarantine. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis talk NHL20, potential call-ups and favorite snacks. 

Predators President & CEO Sean Henry joins the show to discuss how the organization continues to impact the community despite the pause to the 2019-20 season. Plus, hear from Preds Captain Roman Josi and goaltender Pekka Rinne as they adjust to life while social distancing.

Predators broadcaster and former player Chris Mason joins the POP to explain his experience with lockouts and staying ready to play hockey again. He also shares why he believes Roman Josi should win the Norris Trophy and analyzes the progression of Juuse Saros. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis take a Twitter debate into the studio: What is currently the biggest goal in Preds history? 

Our lives have changed for the foreseeable future, and we're only one week into the international quarantine for the coronavirus. When will hockey be back? What could a shortened season look like? Sportsnet's Jeff Marek joins the show to answer those questions. Plus, Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten cover the two player signings by the Preds and discuss a variety of topics proposed by fans.

With the impending threat of the coronavirus, the NHL elects to pause the Predators' 2019-20 season immediately. What's next? Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis provide some insight into one of the most unprecedented times in the history of sports. Plus, Willie O'Ree , the Hockey Hall of Famer who broke the NHL color barrier, joins the show. 

The Predators win an emotional game after a tornado hits Middle Tennessee. Still, Nashville is back on the playoff line after another up-and-down week. Pierre Lebrun of TSN and The Athletic joins the show to share his insight on the Predators' strategy at the trade deadline and forecasts the final few weeks of the playoff race. Plus, Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten answer fan questions on the con...

Fresh off one of the most miraculous comebacks in franchise history, the Predators are back in a playoff spot as the stretch run begins. Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis evaluate the Preds' roster now that the NHL Trade Deadline has passed and look ahead to the race to the postseason. Plus, defenseman Korbinian Holzer joins the show to discuss his trade to the Predators and his first few days in N...

The 2020 NHL Trade Deadline looms, and the Nashville Predators have more questions to answer than they've had in years. Do they sell? Do they buy? Both? Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten explore all the possibilities and discuss what deals could be made before Monday's deadline. 

Predators General Manager David Poile joins the show to provide insight into how he's evaluating both trade offers and the state of his team, as the trade deadline looms. Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis explain what the Preds need to accomplish in a pivotal two-week span prior to the deadline. Plus, the Milwaukee Minute returns and fan questions are answered.

After a month under head coach John Hynes, have the Predators turned their season around? Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis explain the changes for the team, including improved play for Mikael Granlund and Kyle Turris. Plus, Preds forward Colin Blackwell makes his debut on the show. 

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sits down with the show to discuss the next premier event in Nashville, player and puck tracking and the NHL Global Series. Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten describe where the Predators sit three weeks out from the Trade Deadline and what might happen to their roster next.

NHL All-Stars Roman Josi, Shea Weber and Seth Jones discuss their time at the 2020 NHL All-Star Weekend in St. Louis. Meanwhile, Colton Sissons heads to Milwaukee (AHL) on a conditioning assignment. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis evaluate the Predators' standing under head coach John Hynes, as the stretch run begins.

Predators Head Coach John Hynes sits down with the Predators Official Podcast for the first time. His interview delves into how he's trying to turn the team around and how he balances hockey with his interests away from the rink. Plus, Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten take a look at the Preds' positioning, as the All-Star Break looms and chat lacrosse-style goals.

The Preds Official Podcast begins with all the Pekka Rinne goalie goal coverage you could ever want. Next, the show takes a deep dive into the end of Peter Laviolette's tenure and the naming of John Hynes as Predators head coach. Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten explain the systematic and identity changes fans should expect from the team's new coach.