The Catfish on Ice Podcast

Welcome to Catfish on Ice #251! -Opening Faceoff: Do we feel better or worse after OT loss to Avs? (6:50) -Rest of the Road Trip doesn't get easier for Preds. (18:30) -Fabbro claimed by CBJ. The ripple effect on the lineup. (20:15) -Shea Weber and David Poile to Hockey Hall of Fame. (34:59) -Ovechkin chasing the Great One. Our Top-5 Active All-Time NHL Players. (43:50) -SMASHVILLE STAT OF THE WEEK...

Welcome to Ep.250 of Catfish On Ice! -Preds get up off the mat, blank Utah -Forsberg erupts for 2 goals, Saros gets the shutout -Fabbro on waivers, shockwaves for the fanbase, what does that mean for the roster? -Who gets traded first if Trotz rebuilds -Upcoming road trip will be pivotal to direction of the season -Greg Amundsen, creator of Puck Luck Analytics, joins Chad to discuss what has been...

-Emergency State of the Union for the Nashville Predators -How long should Trotz wait to enact his "rebuild process" and what did he mean by his comments. -Instant reaction to the Preds embarrassing 6-2 loss to the Panthers. -Which free agent from this past offseason has been the biggest disappointment? Stamkos, Marchessault, Skjei or Wedgewood? -What are the bright spots the Preds are s...

-Chad & Max are back to discuss the Preds horrible start and their bounce back with 3 wins in a row. -What's fueling the streak, and what concerns remain for the team. -How has Zachary L'Heureux looked in his first action in the NHL? -End of October Battle for the Central Power Rankings. How far do the guys drop the Preds? -The Clutch Performers of the Week during the Preds 3-game win streak....

-Top Preseason Storylines -Training Camp standout players -Our first edition of 2024-25, the Battle for the Central Power Rankings -Quick Hitters: Evangelista for the Top Power Play Unit? Is the NHL Preseason really necessary? -Smashville Stat of the Week -Titans Time with Max Greenberg Subscribe to the YouTube channel to watch live episode streams and join our hockey talk with other passionate Pr...

Welcome to a loaded Ep.246 of Catfish On Ice! -Looking at the position battles to watch at Preds Training Camp -Chad ranks his Top-10 MVPS for the Preds heading into the season -Philip Tomasino signs a new deal at the last minute, where is his place in the lineup? -We're joined by a special guest, Keener Jerseys to talk about their customizable NHL jerseys, their relationship with the Preds organi...

Welcome to Ep.245 of Catfish On Ice. -We open the episode with our tributes to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau as the hockey community mourns their passing. -Chad & Max reveal their Preds Hierarchy for the 2024-25 season, and put the roster into tiers from Elite down to the Prospects. -We wrap up our Season Preview Spotlight series by previewing the Top-6. Can the Preds Top-6 go toe to toe with the el...

Welcome to Ep.244 of Catfish On Ice! -The guys size up the trade return of Yaroslav Askarov. Did Barry Trotz act too fast? -Introducing you to the prospects from the trade -Which players have the most to gain in Preds training camp -Our 2024-25 Season Preview continues with the Bottom 6 of the lineup: Colton Sissons, Michael McCarron, Mark Jankowski Catfish on Ice is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give...

Welcome to a HEATED Ep.243 of Catfish on Ice! -Yaroslav Askarov demands a trade from Nashville. Who's to blame. We're bringing back the segment "Explain Yourself" -Chad and Max disagree on how Yaroslav Askarov is handling this situation -What is the ripple effect of the Cody Glass trade? -Ryan Johansen's contract might get terminated by Flyers -Previewing the Preds Defense for 2024-25 -TITANS TIME...

Welcome to a Bonus Edition of Catfish On Ice!   -Host Chad Minton jumps behind the mic to react to the Cody Glass trade news. Why the Preds were backed into a corner to make a tough trade. -What will be the ripple effect for Philip Tomasino and Juuso Parssinen now that some money is freed up? -What is the worst current contract on the Predators? Chad goes through the entire projected starting rost...

Welcome to Ep.241! The Catfish On Ice Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp!   -10 Bold Predictions that Chad has for the Predators in 2024-25. What does Max think of these long shot predictions? -Ranking the Preds Captains in their franchise history -Cody Glass' future is in doubt, and looking at why Juuso Parssinen and Philip Tomasino still don't have new deals yet. -5 Players facing the most indiv...

Welcome to a loaded Ep.240! -Chad & Max open the episode answering the question if Barry Trotz has mortgaged the long-term future for opening the Stanley Cup window for 2025. -We dish out our bold predictions for 2024-25. Who leads the team in goals? How many points does Stamkos finish with? Where do the Preds finish in the standings? -Spencer Stastney and Preds arbitration negotiations -Yaroslav...

Welcome to a special guest edition of Catfish On Ice! -Kyle Pereira is an NHL Draft Scout writer for FC Hockey. He joins Chad Minton in Ep.239 to size up the Nashville Predators' 2024 Draft Class -Chad & Kyle look at the Steven Stamkos fallout from the Tampa Bay Lightning's perspective, and the challenged the Preds will face with making Stamkos most effective in their lineup. -Who are the winners...

Welcome to Ep.238! -Tonight Chad & Max answer the big question in the Opening Faceoff segment. Is this the most preseason pressure the Nashville Predators have ever faced? -Our special guest is Boyd Farrish, Featured Writer for Penalty Box Radio. Boyd gives us his thoughts on where the Preds stand now in the Central Division. -The guys take a look at the revamped Preds prospect pool after the 2024...

Welcome to a loaded Ep.237 of Catfish on Ice! -Full in depth breakdown of everything that happened in Day 1 of NHL free agency. The Predators steal the headlines, land Stamkos, Marchessault & more. Are they Stanley Cup contenders on paper, and where will these guys fit into the lineup? -Preds keep Alexandre Carrier. The guys discuss whether this was the right move by Trotz. -Juuse Saros gets his l...

Welcome to Ep.236! -Chad & Max discuss the NHL goalie trade market now that Jacob Markstrom and Darcy Kuemper have been traded. -What do these goalie trades mean for Juuse Saros' trade value? -Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Should the Panthers be in panic mode or will they finally bury the Oilers in Edmonton? Subscribe on YouTube to watch full episodes live and join the show! (37) Catfish On Ice...

Welcome to Ep.235 of Catfish On Ice! -Chad & Max open the episode getting you ready for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. Can the Edmonton Oilers pull off a miraculous comeback down 3-1 to the feisty Florida Panthers? -How satisfied should the 2024 playoff teams be with their seasons? -We look at the Predators offseason shopping list with free agency just two weeks away. -Who are some potential bre...

EP-234 STANLEY CUP FINAL BREAKDOWN EDMONTON OILERS VS. FLORIDA PANTHERS -Who is the bigger surprise team, Oilers or Panthers? -Predators Season Grades: Who gets an A, who gets a B, did anyone flunk? -Prospect Pool Update: Which prospects will make their Preds debut in 2024-25? -Max gives his strong opinion that the Preds should pursue a trade for Trevor Zegras -Looking back at the most impressive...

Welcome to the Season 6 Premiere of Catfish On Ice! -Chad Minton & Max Greenberg return for another season of the podcast to preview the 2024 Offseason ahead for the Nashville Predators. -Which free agents should be top priority? What will happen with Juuse Saros this offseason? -We list off the best bargain contracts the Preds have right now. -Mitch Marner will be a top trade piece in the NHL. Sh...

Welcome to a LIVE edition of Catfish On Ice Ep.232! -The guys break down a heart pounding Game 5 as the Preds stay alive in the playoffs. Who stood out? -We look ahead to Game 6 back in Nashville. The most important game since 2018? - Roman Josi is named a Norris Trophy Finalist. Does he have a chance to win his 2nd Norris Trophy over Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes? - A look around the Stanley Cup Pl...

Welcome to Ep.231 Playoff Edition -Preds let Game 1 slip away. The guys break down Game 1. Who stood out, what did the Preds do well. -Game 2 Preview. Who needs to step up? What are Chad and Max's x-factors for taking Game 2 from Canucks? Presented by DraftKings, Promo Code THPN Follow us on X/Twitter & Facebook @CatfishIce Subscribe and watch our live episodes on YouTube and subscribe! (30) Catfi...

Welcome to Ep.230! Who said two bitter division rivals can't get along? Chad is joined by Ryan, Host of "Starcastic Remarks" podcast covering the Dallas Stars as the only fan led Stars podcast. The guys discuss rollercoaster season series between the Preds and Stars, is this the year Dallas wins it all, and what does Ryan think about the Preds chances in the playoffs? You might be surprised. Watch...

Welcome to Ep.229 with Chad Minton and Max Greenberg! -Playoff Bound Edition: Preds are heading back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 16th time in their franchise history. -What do the Preds need to accomplish in the regular season finale, and how have they looked against Chicago & Columbus? -Western Conference Playoff Power Rankings: Chad and Max ranking the goalies, top lines and teams overal...

Welcome to Ep228! -Chad breaks down how the Preds should handle their last 3 regular season games now that the playoffs are officially clinched. Who needs rest? -Update on the tight division races in the Western Conference. Who will the Preds draw in the 1st Round? It's still up for grabs. -It's a Central Division collaboration as Brian Finlayson Co-Host of "Level Flight Podcast" joins Chad to tal...

Welcome to Ep.227! -Preds Skidding Towards Playoffs. We break down the defensive battle vs. Bruins -How huge is the Blues Matchup? Is Chad just being paranoid about the playoff hunt? -The guys tell us who needs to step up in the final 7 games of regular season. -Chad and Max with their Top-5 Stanley Cup contenders for the 2024 Playoffs. -Looking at all of the races in the standings: President's Tr...