The Gold Standard

Adam Vingan of TheAthletic.com and Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators hockey. The Preds first game has been canceled The most bizarre opening night ever Can goaltending change expectations? Do we trust the production from new faces Blue line depth is legit Why Eeli Tolvanen is in the cash cab Hockey players dating celebrities? What to look for this weekend

TheAthletic.com's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Can you learn anything from scrimmages? Observations about training camp Final 23-man roster picks Team-by-team crash course on Central What do we want to see in the first four games Milbury out at NBC, Retired Colin Wilson

The Athletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. How should you watch practices? Observations from the first two days What are we watching for in the scrimmage Admirals opt out: what does it mean for the Preds? Game times have been announced and we love it New sponsorship revenue streams for the NHL Press conference tomfoolery

The Athletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The reason Mikael Granlund is back Getting to know Erik Haula Flexibility was the point Projecting the final spot in the top six Replicating the third line production What to do with Eeli Tolvanen? Who is on the Taxi Squad, aka the Cash Cab Schedule thoughts: Tough start, finish (easy middle) Calling people Coach

The Athletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Did the NHL get the Preds division right? Do we like the new playoff format? Where do the odds makers put the Preds? Which new rivalry are we most excited about? What is Nashville's upside in the new division What is the taxi squad and what are our predictions Luke Kunin's contract How will the pandemic impact fan enthusia...

Maren Angus of BroadwaySportsMedia.com fills in for Adam and talks Preds with Braden Gall. New division with old rivalries Where should the Central Division be based? Why not play a bunch of outdoor games? What should the playoff format be this season? Maren's rant on the lack of ice in Nashville Braden sits down with Hal Gill (29:00): What 2020 was like for players Preseason prep unlike any other...

The Athletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The NHL is back! (sort of) Who won negotiations? What will the season look like? What news are we waiting on? Expansion Draft Talk: 5.0 Leaving Matt Duchene unprotected Leaving Ryan Johansen unprotected Who should the Preds protect? A new Pred name-searches

The Athletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk NHL negotiations with TheAthletic.com Scott Burnside: What are the sticking points for the NHL and NHLPA? What could the schedule look like for 2021? What will divisions and travel be like? Is there a chance any of these concepts are adopted long term? When do we expect an announcement? What does Scott think of the Preds' trajectory? What does he thi...

The Athletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall share stories and the rules of covering the Nashville Predators. Tagging players in critical tweets Rule No. 1: Never make it personal Allowing players, coaches to respond Guys who loved to talk, guys who hated it The most important part of morning skate Why Peter Laviolette was so guarded The end of the Lavy Era What makes John Hynes different Covering 2...

The Athletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Predators hockey. Riding the fan poller coaster! How do fans feel about the GM, staff and players What is the window fans will accept? The Preds Reverse Retro sweater Our favorite Reverse Retros The Reverse Retros we hate The Blackhawks logo Potential divisions for 2021

Braden Gall and The Athletic's Adam Vingan continue to set the expectations for the Nashville Predators in John Hynes first season: Two different types of expectations Nashville is a hockey city now Where does this team need to finish? Playoff performance v. regular season A player-by-player breakdown: Forsberg, Arvidsson, Johansen Duchene and Tolvanen Juuse Saros Dante Fabbro

Braden Gall and The Athletic's Adam Vingan set the expectations for John Hynes first season. What will the NHL regular season look like? How long will the season be? How will Bridgestone Arena function next year? What should David Poile do will his extra cap space? The Athletic's writer poll about the Preds expectations The Vegas odds for the Nashville Predators Part II next week will take a look...

Adam Vingan and Braden Gall provide a PhD in John Hynes hockey. Defining the John Hynes' Ethos How will he be different from Peter Laviolette How much do stats from last year matter? The Preds new identity How the new roster fits into his philsophy Introduction of Todd Richards and Dan Hinote What if Barry Trotz was never fired? Adam's dating profile

Adam Vingan and Braden Gall evaluate the job David Poile has done for the Predators by grading each aspect of his job and offering our Final Exam of the Preds GM. Trades Free Agents Draft History Coaching Moves The Farm System/AHL Resigning players Final Exam Also, Doc Emrick's retirement

Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Are the Predators done in free agency? Swapping skill for grit What worked for the Cup team? Is this team better than it was last year? Getting to know Kunin, Cousins and Richardson Saying goodbye to Austin Watson Saying hello to a new third defense pair Grown men and which jersey to buy What to do with the extra cap space?

Adam Vingan and Braden Gall dive into the Preds big week of moves: What was it like to chase the stories on Wednesday? What the Preds lose in Nick Bonino? And get in Luke Kunin? Was the Kyle Turris trade THE moment of decline? What is David Poile going to do with his extra money? The case for Taylor Hall? We project the starting lineup Why taking a goalie in the first round made sense

What did Adam Vingan and Braden Gall learn from Tampa Bay's run to the Cup championship? Craig Smith is leaving and we are sad. A dive into Ryan Johansen's make-up, some 2021 Cup odds and rapid fire Central Division one-timers. And Peter Laviolette is back in the NHL.

Adam Vingan and Braden Gall discuss why Roman Josi was the right pick for the Norris Trophy (and why Leon Draisaitl was NOT the right pick for the Hart). And is there a legit case proving an anti-Nashville bias in NHL award voting over the years?

On the debut episode of The Gold Standard, hosts Braden Gall and Adam Vingan break down what is likely to be the most important offseason in Nashville Predators history. Should the Preds protect the core, how does the expansion draft impact all of these decisions, which free agents should they resign, are there any free agents at all the Preds should target, what to do with Kyle Turris and what yo...