The Catfish on Ice Podcast

Welcome to Ep.276 of Catfish On Ice Live Stream! -Halfway through the preseason. The guys list their Clutch Performers through 3 preseason games. -Nicolas Hague will miss at least 1 month. Who steps in to play with Roman Josi. The guys discuss the options. -The young prospects are making a significant impact in training camp? How does that affect Andrew Brunette's decision making? -A look around t...

To bring in the first day of Nashville Predators training camp, Chad Minton is joined by guest co-host Boyd of Penalty Box Radio to unveil their 2025 Preseason Superlatives, including Most Likely to Overperform and Most Likely Newcomer. Plus, the guys will discuss: -The one area the Predators have to improve the most -Latest update over RFA Luke Evangelista -Rapid fire around the NHL for the top p...

Welcome to a Training Camp Edition of Catfish On Ice! -The players are close to returning to the ice in preparation for the 2025-26 season. -Prospects are up first for the Prospect Tournament in Tampa. Whose in our spotlight? -Roster bubble players who can win or lose a starting spot in training camp -The latest on Luke Evangelista brings in trade rumors. Trade or give into Evangelista's demands?...

Welcome to Ep.273 of Catfish On Ice! Host Chad Minton is sounding the alarm on why Luke Evangelista hasn't reached a new deal yet with the Nashville Predators. What will the lineup look like if Evangelista isn't back by the start of the regular season? Who moves up the depth chart? Also, Chad unveils his most UNDERRATED and OVERRATED player on the Predators heading into 2025-26. Watch the episode...

Welcome to Ep.272 of Catfish On Ice! Everyone is trying to predict the unpredictable regarding the Nashville Predators opening night lineup for 2025-26, but tonight we're taking it a step further and looking 3 years into the future. Who will be anchoring the top line at center? Who will be Captain? Will the Preds be back in Stanley Cup contention by then? Also we're setting realistic goals for the...

Ep.271 Rundown: -Opening Faceoff Segment: Are fans overreacting to the pick of Brady Martin at 5th overall? The guys debate this and also if Martin can push for an opening night roster spot for Nashville. -Breaking down the trade for Nicolas Hague and the free agency pickup of Nick Perbix. Will the Preds have a much better defense this season in front of Juuse Saros, and will the Preds improve the...

It's NHL Draft week and the guys are revealing their mock drafts for the 1st Round. The Preds have three 1st-round picks. Will they trade one of them? Chad & Max are also trying to make sense of the trade for Erik Haula and why Luke Evangelista still hasn't received a new contract. We'll finish up reacting to Barry Trotz's media availability, and the Florida Panthers are the new bullies on the...

Welcome to Ep.269, full of juicy trade rumor talk surrounding Jonathan Marchessault and the Nashville Predators. First we preview the rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers for the 2025 Stanley Cup and do some free agency shopping for the Preds to find some depth players. Also, we're doing a deep dive into the Preds prospect pool. Who are the future stars, and what are some of th...

In tonight's episode, Chad and Max are coming off a break from the podcast to give their reaction to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the conference finals matchups, Andrew Brunette coming back as head coach of the Nashville Predators, and the growing Mitch Marner drama and where he ends up in the offseason. Presented by DraftKings, Promo Code THPN https://tinyurl.com/DraftKingsTHPN Follow us on X htt...

Welcome to a live stream edition of Catfish On Ice Ep.267! -The guys start the episode reacting to a wild first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs -Mike Sullivan hits the open market as he parts ways with the Pittsburg Penguins. Should Trotz make a push for Sullivan? -Are we witnessing the end of a dominant era from Roman Josi? Who should line up with the captain next season? -Players we love to ha...

Welcome to #266 of Catfish On Ice! In today's episode Chad is riding solo and looks at what Barry Trotz's offseason blueprint could be to get the Predators back into playoff contention next season. Also we list off the top players most critical to the Predators bouncing back next season and look at who the Predators could be drafting with their top-5 pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. Finally,...

In a season with not much to be joyful about, Steven Stamkos and Fedor Svechkov helped propel the Nashville Predators to a shocking comeback win over the Islanders. Chad and Max break down how important this win was for the psyche of the team. Steven Stamkos is taking on the mentor role going into the offseason and Fedor Svechkov is a vital piece to bouncing back in 2025.-26. The guys dive deeper...

Welcome to a loaded Ep.264 LIVE STREAM of CATFISH ON ICE! -Opening Faceoff: Latest NHL Draft Lottery Scenarios and where the Preds need to land -Stanley Cup Playoff race is at boiling point. A lot of teams still in the hunt! Mason of Blues Fan Reacts joins the show to talk about the surging St. Louis Blues.  -Players most vital to Preds returning to the playoffs quickly in 2025-26 -The one player...

Back for a jam packed episode of Catfish on Ice, Ep.263! -Chad & Max dish out there winners and losers at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, what really is Barry Trotz's plan for the future? -Preds are in the home stretch of the regular season. What to expect in final 20 games. -Trade Deadline Winners & Losers. Who did the most to bolster their Stanley Cup chances? -What are our dream matchups f...

Are you not ENTERTAINED??!! Welcome to a 4 Nations Face-Off Battle Royale edition of Catfish On Ice! -Chad & Max on what has been a slam dunk, home run, hat trick event for the NHL with the 4 Nations Face-Off -USA & Canada go Battle Royale, gladiator style. Rematch coming? -Finland set to play upset kings vs Canada, and bench Juuse Saros for Kevin Lankinen. -Preds Thoughts for after the 4...

Welcome to a LIVE edition of Catfish on Ice! Tonight, Chad Minton and Max Greenberg are predicting their Nashville Predators starting lineup post-Trade Deadline. Who will be gone, who will get more minutes? Also, we're putting the NHL mascots against each other in a battle royale. Who would win? Can Gnash hold up against the other crazy NHL mascots? Subscribe on Youtube, watch us on Facebook, and...

Welcome to #260 of Catfish On Ice! -In today's show we're first diving into the slump that Juuse Saros finds himself in, while also dissecting Barry Trotz's comments to local media regarding his plans for the 2025 Trade Deadline. -Our Top5 Preds Trade Board. Who is most likely to be traded by Preds in the next few weeks? -Mikko Rantanen Mega Trade between Colorado, Chicago and New Jersey. -Which 5...

Welcome to a LIVE Watchalong Edition of Catfish On Ice Ep.259 with your hosts Chad Minton and Max Greenberg! The guys will be giving live analysis and reaction to the San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators and will look at just how big of a miracle it will take for the Predators to rescue the season. Also, we're looking at some key milestones ahead for key Preds players and a preview of the Four...

Ryan O'Reilly is jumping up the trade boards for some NHL teams according to Elliotte Friedman, but Barry Trotz is saying ROR is trade protected. Chad Minton breaks it all down and if ROR should be traded by Trotz.   Presented by DraftKings Promo Code THPN https://tinyurl.com/DraftKingsTHPN Presented by GameTime Promo Code THPN gametime.co   Subscribe on YouTube and watch our LIVE episode streams...

Welcome to Ep.257 of Catfish On Ice -The guys answer some burning questions for the second half of the season for the Predators. -Breaking down what went right for the Predators in their back to back wins over Vancouver and Calgary. -Looking ahead to the schedule in January. Can the Preds start finally stacking some wins? -SMASHVILLE STAT OF THE WEEK: Team Finishing and Goal Differential -Titans T...

Welcome to Ep.256 of Catfish On Ice, Live Game Reaction episode of Pittsburgh Penguins at Nashville Predators! Plus we break down the Alexandre Carrier trade to the Canadiens, and is Barry Trotz living too dangerously? Also we talk about Nashville's new top line with Steven Stamkos, and give our thoughts on Matt Duchene's candid remarks about his departure from Nashville. Presented by Gametime, Pr...

-LIVE Game Reaction of Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars. The guys jump in at the 2nd intermission, watch along in the 3rd period and give instant postgame reaction. -Injuries are plaguing any hopes for the Predators, with Roman Josi being the latest injured player. (28:00) -Is it time for Barry Trotz to come to grips with reality and trade everyone he can? (50:35) -Rest of Season Predictions: H...

The epic nightmare continues for the Nashville Predators in Ep.254 with Host Chad Minton. -Breaking down the back to back losses to the Maple Leafs and Canadiens -Ryan O'Reilly hits the injury list and could miss multiple weeks. How can he be replaced and what impact will this have on the Predators' offensive woes? -Chad looks at two paths that Barry Trotz has right now on Andrew Brunette. Which H...

Welcome to Catfish On Ice #253 with Chad Minton and Max Greenberg! -Opening Faceoff: What can the Preds do to salvage their season? (8:55) -Trade reaction, Wedgewood for Annunen. (20:25) -Stamkos comments. Did he call out the teammates or the coach? (30:08) -What each Preds player deserves for Christmas. (46:59) -Smashville Stat of the Week: The Worst of the Worst? (59:58) -Battle for the Central...

Welcome to Catfish On Ice #252! -Opening Faceoff: Preds Road Trip is about to conclude in Seattle. Has it been a success or failure? (6:18) Just how hot is Andrew Brunette's coaching seat getting after the Bruins fire their head coach? (19:30) Steven Stamkos finally heating up? (35:55) -Central Division Rundown: Blackhawks, Wild, Jets (46:28) -Battle for the Central Power Rankings Mid November Edi...