The Gold Standard

Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators hockey with Milwaukee Admirals head coach Karl Taylor. Splitting time between Chicago and home Working with the competition Passing along info on Carolina to NSH Winning vs. Development Difference between working for Lavy and Hynes Does he have to watch the entire organization? Putting a plan in place for every prospect Why does Nashville have so many great de...

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. We love this Playoff format We don't mind ads on helmets We like our sheets of ice clean Watching former Preds crush is hard How to evaluate old trades How do fans feel about David Poile returning? A creative front office solution Adam's perfect offseason MORE expansion talk: who to protect? The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasp...

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Do we feel any different a week later? Defining "success" semantically Why was Juuse Saros not a Vezina finalist? Biggest offseason decisions pending How to address the core of the team? Who to resign? Who to trade? Who to protect? Expansion draft trades, options The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

TheAthletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Game 6 loss ends the season BUT... How should Preds fans feel right now? Where were the stars (again)? Tiny mistakes cost this team Juuse Saros was brilliant (again) Creed at Bridgestone Arena polarizes The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The first 50 minutes The Preds found the blueprint Lucky bounces and questionable calls Your stars have to make plays This is how hockey works Previewing Game 6 Turner Sports brings in The Great One The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Back to back double OT winners Smashville returns and plays a huge role John Hynes makes power play adjustments Ryan Johansen, Matt Duchene doing work Rod The Bod working the refs Juuse Saros brilliance (again) Best of three series, Game 5 preview Taylor Lewan and Smashville celebrities The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's...

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Playing a lot better in Game Two The stars simply didn't show up again The power play problem Line-up changes Spicy John Hynes post-game press conference Media's questions and his answers What can the Preds do in Games 3 and 4? The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Instant Game 1 reaction The Good, Bad and Ugly Carolina's speed was too much Did John Hynes over think the line-up What changes should he make? What do we expect in Game 2? Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The schedule is out and what does it mean? John Hynes hinted at his line-up Attendance numbers are changing Hal calls us both out (but not really) Hal Gill explains Carolina's system Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The Preds clinch a spot in the playoffs! What did we learn in the final two games? The blueprint to beating Carolina Our picks and predictions for the playoffs Was Monday Pekka Rinne's final game? Chances he returns? Why Peks is universally respected. We're joined by Hurricanes reporter Sara Civian from TheAthletic.com Wh...

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Reliving the last two overtime wins Smashville finally feels like Smashville What could playoff starting line-up look like? Defining success in 2021 Is David Poile in charge next year? Juuse Saros for MVP Prediction for final week How should we say goodbye to Pekka? Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Can this team beat good teams? Juuse Saros is insane, but does he deserve Vezna talk? Rest vs. Rhythm Dallas at Nashville: Biggest regular season game ever?. Roman Josi is already the GOAT? This team is annoying to play against (in the best way) Overtime woes have flipped on their head Who leads the team in scoring? Adam...

TheAthletic.com's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Have postseason expectations changed? The Preds still can't beat good teams The complete domination of Chicago We need a nickname for the Blackhawks Matt Duchene is back (and better than you think?) Is Adam vibin? Injuries within the division Dallas vs. Nashville for the final spot The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on...

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The entire season in one week Preds, Stars finishing schedules David Poile's trade strategy Being a buyer and not a seller Do decisions change during the summer? Studying the new Central Division Three teams for one spot Stats analysis: First two months vs. third month John Hynes' role in the turn around The Gold Standard...

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The Preds are surging - but why? Juuse Saros is awesome Opposing goalies hate Ryan Johansen Do injuries change decision making for Preds? Trade deadline strategy: Who is off the table, who should be moved Top 10 power play right now? Calder Trophy debate: Eeli Tolvanen Handicapping the race: 3 or 4 teams for one spot? Bal...

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The Preds just keep winning Goaltending has bee the primary reason But the rest of the team has come around The Development of Eeli Tolvanen Winning without Matt Duchene The playoff chase Does it change the strategy for the future The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Tim Peel was "fired" by the NHL after the hot mic incident Is the NHL being soft? Do fans really believe the NHL is out to get the Preds? Make-up calls and officiating behavior Meanwhile, the Preds are playing good hockey! There is one main reason for their turnaround Should this change the strategy in the front office? T...

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Preds overachieving this week John Hynes' team hasn't quit Adam's apology to Calle Jarnkrok Pekka doesn't want to leave Nashville History of in-season GM changes David Poile or fresh eyes? Jaff Marek of Sportnet.ca joins us (37:00): History of GM's being fired midseason David Poile is not shy and might hurt him Do the Pre...

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Preds lose four out of five Preds lose Roman Josi, of course What else does David Poile need to see? Filip Forsberg's asking price, trade value Mattias Eckholm's self-awareness Which "kids" have earned spots post-rebuild? ESPN is back in the hockey business Power rankings, recommending reading The Gold Standard is BTYB Ja...

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Last week's mirage It's finally over, the carcass is dead The clear message has been sent Trading Pekka, Ryan Ellis injury What the NHL has taught us about rebuilds: Chapter 1: Singular Vision Chapter 2: Golden Youngsters Chapter 3: Patience Central Division Power Ranks Montreal acting like a bunch a jerks TGS is BTYB Jas...

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Adam's car was picked through The Preds are streaking! Is Forsberg untouchable? Ellis? Josi? Ryan Johansen returns Line-up strategy from John Hynes Pekka Rinne has won the net Adam's conversation with "ownership" Lake Tahoe and other outdoor spots Central Division Power Rankings The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West...

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Covering a game hungover Games canceled in Dallas Detroit was the bottom Are the Preds media soft? Adam's apology to Preds fans Ride or die with Saros Trade value Adam's V-Day failure (or genius) ESPN.com Greg Wyshynski joins (38:00): Is he surprised by the Preds? An evaluation of John Hynes A new pair of eyes is needed T...

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Is it worth talking about how bad they are? Do players only meetings ever actually work? What does a rebuild look like? Front Office Coaching Staff Which players are untouchable? Duchene or Johansen? Who to trade away? Saros vs. Rinne Reverse retros Patrick Laine drama Central power rankings BTYB Jasper's on West End.

TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The Gold Standard is Brough to you by Jasper's. What's left to say about special teams? The fans are angry, is it justified? Is this a sign of a maturing hockey market? Should fans be overreacting? David Poile the main target Why John Hynes shouldn't be Ryan Johansen Want to see more of 25, 28, 13, 23? Is there. a goal-te...

Braden Gall and TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan talk Nashville Predators hockey. Special Announcement: WE HAVE A COCKTAIL! Tuesday's two points were massive Why does the power play keep sucking? The penalty kill too? Duchene's mistakes, Fabbro's growing pains Evaluating the stars: Josi, Johansen, Forsberg Some positives: Granlund, 4th line, Pekka Two game set with Tampa Columbus makes a huge trade Fox...