Preds Insiders

Predators center Ryan Johansen joins Ryan Porth to discuss a number of different topics: - The NHL's Return to Play format - His personal performance in the 2019-20 season - Roman Josi's quest for the Norris Trophy - What it means to play in Nashville - What inspired him to play hockey and get to the NHL

Justin Bradford from Penalty Box Radio joined Ryan Porth to discuss the recent events surrounding our country, UAH saving their hockey program and which Preds will benefit the most from the stoppage!

Ryan Porth and Adam Vingan from The Athletic break down the NHL's Return to Play plan that Gary Bettman announced Monday afternoon. The Predators know that they will face the Coyotes in a best-of-five series once play resumes. On the show: -0:00, Breaking down the league announcement and what it means for the Preds -13:15, Diagnosing what a 24-team playoff could look like and the various factors m...

Jeremy K. Gover joined Ryan Porth to discuss memories of the magical Preds 2017 playoff run as well as give their take on the potential NHL plan to resume play.

Joe Rexrode of The Athletic joins Ryan Porth to discuss his column on Ryan Johansen and the state of the NHL's attempt to return this season.

Sportsnet's Jeff Marek joins Ryan Porth to give his thoughts on the NHL's attempt to return to action in 2020. Chase McCabe joins Ryan's discussion of the 30-for-30 style documentaries we'd like to see done for the Preds.

Former Predators forward Scott Hartnell joins Ryan Porth to recall some of his great memories in a Preds uniform... - First NHL game as an 18-year-old (5:18) - 2004 playoff memories vs. Detroit (10:05) - What if the Preds didn't suffer so many injuries in 2007? (12:20) - On whether Hartnell knew the 2018 playoffs was his last shot (19:36) - Hartnell's feelings on NHL potentially returning to empty...

Ryan Porth satisfies the thirst for hockey content as he hosts another Preds Insiders in the middle of the NHL season hiatus! Ryan talks with Adam Vingan from The Athletic as well as Preds COO Michelle Kennedy! (1:25)- Adam Vingan (25:28)- Michelle Kennedy

The NHL's quarantine pause continues but it doesn't stop the hockey talk on Preds Insiders with Ryan Porth! On tonight's show: -0:00, Preds radio network color analyst Hal Gill joins the show to discuss where the Preds stand at the pause and how the stoppage could effect John Hynes, Juuse Saros, Roman Josi's Norris candidacy, and more. -11:20, Hal sticks around for a second segment to discuss his...

Preds analyst Terry Crisp joins Ryan Porth for this week's episode. The guys discuss the following: - Crispy's story of joining the broadcast team (3:40) - If he ever envisioned a broadcast career (9:03) - Memories of the 2004 playoffs vs. Detroit (12:05) - First memories of Shea Weber & Pekka Rinne (18:15) - Where it went wrong for Peter Laviolette (21:30)

Former Predators defenseman Shane O'Brien joins Ryan Porth for an extended interview on tonight's episode of Preds Insiders! Interview begins at the 3:35 mark of the podcast.

00:03:38 - Adam's 5 biggest what if's for the Preds 2019-20 season. 00:14:00 - The case for Roman Josi winning the Norris trophy. 00:25:48 - How do the Tokyo Olympics' postponement help the NHL's quest to finish the playoffs?

Robby Stanley from NHL.com joins Ryan Porth for a Monday edition of Preds Insiders! On tonight's show: -3:15, The Predators sign AHL goaltender Connor Ingram to a three-year contract extension after acquiring him from the Lightning last summer. What is his future in the Preds organization after a strong first year with the Admirals this season? -14:30, A minor update from the NHL on the season bei...

Preds TV Analyst Chris Mason joins Ryan Porth to talk about the NHL during their hiatus.

Justin Bradford joins Ryan Porth to discuss Filip Forsberg and if he's heating up down the stretch. The guys also get into how the coronavirus could impact the NHL as the playoffs approach.

Robby Stanley of NHL.com and The Smash Brothers (Friday nights at 6 on 102.5 The Game) joins host Ryan Porth after the Predators' back-to-back shutout wins over the Stars. On tonight's show: 1;28, Weekend tornado relief and the community's continued rebuilding efforts 5:55, Reaction to back-to-back wins against Dallas 13:15, Has Juuse Saros officially surpassed Pekka Rinne for the #1 starter posit...

The Preds have hit a bit of a losing skid, Adam Vingan from The Athletic joins Ryan Porth to break down what's to come for the team.

Kara Hammer from Fox Sports TN joins Chase McCabe as the trade deadline has passed in the NHL! Where do the Preds go from here?

Jeremy K. Gover from the Preds Radio Network joins host Ryan Porth for a trade deadline day edition of Preds Insiders, after David Poile acquires Korbinian Holzer from the Ducks from Matt Irwin and a fourth round pick. Topics today: -0:00, Reacting to the deal with Anaheim and Rocco Grimaldi's two year contract extension signed this afternoon. -13:30, Are we ok with what the Predators did or didn'...

- Reaction to the 4-1 loss to Carolina (1:08) - How many losses have the Preds had this season that left a "bad taste"? (16:06) - How will this weekend's games impact the trade deadline? (28:30) - What shall the Grimaldi-Bonino-Smith line be called? (39:57)

Adam Vingan of The Athletic joins Ryan Porth on Preds Insiders... - Reaction to the pair of wins vs. St. Louis (1:00) - If Game 1 of the playoffs were today, would Rinne or Saros start? (15:19) - How much credit does John Hynes deserve for the recent success? (18:13) - Does 3 straight wins change the team's trade deadline plans? (23:50) - When could Ryan Ellis return to the lineup? (38:25)

Preds TV Voice Willy Daunic joins Ryan Porth as the Preds return from their Canadian road trip.

Ryan Porth and Chase McCabe get you ready for the game in Vancouver on Monday night's Preds Insiders! On the show: -Chase McCabe’s ice-skating adventure at the Preds' outdoor rink (1:10) -Reaction to the loss at Edmonton on Saturday night (5:50) -Importance of tonight’s game in Vancouver (13:35) -Reaction to Adam Vingan’s trade tiers story in The Athletic (26:30) -What should the Preds do with Mik...

Nashville Predators President and CEO Sean Henry joins Ryan Porth for an hour of hockey talk!

Adam Vingan and Ryan Porth host Preds Insiders before the team hits the road for a Western Canada trip. Topics on tonight's show: -Reaction to the 3-0 loss vs. Vegas (3:06) -Is the upcoming road trip “make or break” for this team? (12:15) -What would Adam do at the trade deadline if he were David Poile? (23:20) -What’s up with Viktor Arvidsson’s lack of production? (35:17) -A quick Preds-Jets prev...