Locked On Predators - Daily Podcast On The Nashville Predators
893 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsLocked On Predators podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Nashville Predators and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Nick Morgan of OnTheForecheck and Ann Kimmel of InsidethePreds.com, the Locked On Predators podcast provides your daily Preds fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Predators franchise from right here in Music City. The Locked On Predators podcast takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Predators locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Predators podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Hot Take Tuesday: Juuse Saros, Mikael Granlund, Phil Tomasino, Cody Glass, and MORE!
October 25, 2022 13:32 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBNashville Predators fans have some thoughts on their team, so let's hear them! Are pundits overreacting the Preds' cold start? Should Mikael Granlund play on the wing instead? Should Cody Glass be playing a bigger role? Will Phil Tomasino, Yaroslav Askarov, or Juuso Parssinen make the NHL roster by the end of the year? And did EITHER team win the P.K. Subban-Shea Weber trade? On today's Hot Take Tuesday, we put each of those takes (and more) under the microscope! Learn more about your ad ch...
What to Make of the Nashville Predators' Fifth Straight Loss
October 24, 2022 13:59 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBHow early is TOO early to hit the panic button if you're a Nashville Predators fan? Thanks to their loss against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, the Preds have now lost five straight games, and have yet to win a game on North American soil this season. Today, we break down what's gone wrong, whether the Preds' issues are fixable, and whether some "fan outrage" may be misplaced. Plus, in this week's Plus/Minus, we break down the play of Mikael Granlund and Juuse Saros, highlight two diff...
Nashville Predators Lose Another Game After Giving Up Third Period Lead
October 21, 2022 13:45 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIt was not at all what the Nashville Predators hoped for when they arrived in Columbus, but the Preds lost another winnable game to the Blue Jackets after giving up a third period lead. On today's Locked On Predators, we take a deep breath and a long look at the Predators' loss to the Blue Jackets last night. Ann shares not just her one word to describe the disappointing loss, but also listeners' one words after a Thursday game that ended in an eerily similar fashion as Tuesday night's game....
CROSSOVER: Nashville Predators Take On Columbus Blue Jackets Tonight
October 20, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThe Nashville Predators need a solid sixty minute game after Tuesday night's shootout loss to the L.A. Kings, and tonight they look for a bounce back performance in Columbus against the struggling Blue Jackets. On today's Locked On Predators, Ann welcomes Locked On Blue Jackets host Jay Forster for a pre-game crossover episode! Jay and Ann share their teams biggest offseason moves, including the Blue Jackets BIG signing of Johnny Gaudreau. Jay shares how winning the "Johnny Hockey" sweepstak...
Who Is to Blame for Last Night's Predators Loss Against the L.A. Kings?
October 19, 2022 13:28 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThe Nashville Predators earned a point but lost in the shootout against the L.A. Kings last night. On today's Locked On Predators Nick and Ann have the game recap including our one word to describe the game. There was one glaring and reoccurring issue with the Predators game that cost them the win. Nick and Ann take a closer look at the penalty situation that the Predators again find themselves dealing with. We break down the nine (!) penalties the Predators took and discuss how each one cos...
Who Is to Blame for Last Night's Predators Loss Against the L.A. Kings?
October 19, 2022 13:28 - 37 minutesThe Nashville Predators earned a point but lost in the shootout against the L.A. Kings last night. On today's Locked On Predators Nick and Ann have the game recap including our one word to describe the game. There was one glaring and reoccurring issue with the Predators game that cost them the win. Nick and Ann take a closer look at the penalty situation that the Predators again find themselves dealing with. We break down the nine (!) penalties the Predators took and discuss how each one cost...
Nashville Predators vs. L.A. Kings: What the Preds Need to Do to Get a Much Needed Win
October 18, 2022 13:26 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIt has been all uphill skating for the Nashville Predators in their last two games, but tonight the Preds get a chance to cleanse the palate as they face off against the L.A. Kings. On today's Locked On Predators, we preview Nashville's fifth game of the season against an L.A. team who are also still trying to find their groove. Nick and Ann take a closer look at L.A.'s start to the season and take the measure of a Kings team that shows flashes of promise but still struggles to put all the p...
Plus/Minus: Nashville Predators Demolished in Dallas
October 17, 2022 13:42 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThe Nashville Predators are now 2-2 on the year after back-to-back demolitions at the hands of the Dallas Stars. And speaking of "Stars," where exactly have the Preds' stars been this season? Today, Nick and Ann dive into the disappointing run of play from the likes of Roman Josi, Matt Duchene, Filip Forsberg, Mattias Ekholm, and... checks notes... Juuse Saros?!? Plus, because we're "hocktimists," we also highlight a few bright spots in this week's Plus/Minus segment. Support Us By Supporti...
Nashville PredatorsDrop Home Opener to Dallas Stars
October 14, 2022 13:41 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAfter winning their first two games overseas in the Global Series, the Nashville Predators faced off at home against central division rival Dallas Stars, and it wasn't the game the Preds hoped for. On today's Locked On Predators, Nick and Ann break down the 4-1 loss with our "one word" to describe the game. Nick explains how Nashville compares to a particular character from a favorite Christmas movie after last night's loss. We share what the Stars did so effectively that gave Nashville a ta...
Nashville Predators Fan Poll: 2022-2023 Season Vibe Check
October 13, 2022 13:25 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBAfter two wins in Prague, the Nashville Predators play their home opener tonight against central division rival Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena. On today's Locked On Predators we take a brief look at how these two teams match up and which player for the Stars is likely to give Nashville the most trouble as they face off. Then Nick and Ann dive into the LO Preds 2022-2023 Fan Poll. We asked Preds Twitter eight questions about the upcoming season, and we share and break down some very intere...
Nashville Predators Roster Moves - In or Out?
October 12, 2022 13:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIt has been a wild few days in Nashville as the Predators returned from Europe and finalized their NHL roster. Three players' fates have generated a lot of buzz in Nashville. On today's Locked On Predators we will take a look at these three specific roster moves and decided if we are IN or if we are OUT on the decisions Head Coach John Hynes and GM David Poile have made to start the season. Goaltender Connor Ingram is headed to Arizona after being claimed off waiver by the Coyotes. Ann will ...
Crossover: The Wild, Wild Western Conference
October 11, 2022 13:30 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBOn today's episode Locked On Predators welcomes good friend and Locked On Kraken host Erica Ayala to talk all things Western Conference. Erica gives us a quick peek at how things are looking with the Seattle Kraken including her feelings on new mascot Buoy. Then we dive into the wild Western Conference. Erica and Ann discuss and debate who the best goaltending duo will be this season, which teams in the Western Conference will have the best defense, and who the standout player will be in 202...
Nashville Predators Win Two Games In Prague
October 10, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32 MBThe Nashville Predators return to Smashville with four points to start the 2022-2023 regular season after back to back wins over the San Jose Sharks. On today's Locked On Predators, we take a closer look at the games in Prague as Ann shares her "one word" to describe the Global Series Games. Overall, the Predators looked solid, but three players had performances worth a deeper discussion. Who were the standouts and what might their performances mean for the Predators roster moving forward? N...
Nashville Predators Global Series GAME DAY!
October 10, 2022 01:49 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIt is FINALLY here! The 2022-2023 regular season begins today for the Nashville Predators as they take on the San Jose Sharks in the Global Series in Prague. On today's Locked On Predators, we have your game day preview. Today's line up for the Preds doesn't look exactly like fans imagined it would before training camp started. We'll discuss the glaring absence of Phil Tomasino from today's roster and debate the root cause of the healthy scratch. Do we think Tomasino will see the same amount...
Crossover: Nashville Predators & San Jose Sharks Global Series Special Prague Edition
October 06, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBIt is almost here - the first day of the 2022-2023 regular season! The Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks will kick off their season at the Global Series in Prague on Friday, and to get you ready with everything you need to know about these back to back games, we invited JD Young, host of Locked On Sharks to join us to celebrate! On today's episode JD catches us up on former Predators Luke Kunin and Matt Benning and tells us how they have looked so far at the Sharks training camp. W...
Nashville Predators Making Final Roster Decisions Ahead of Global Series Season Opener
October 05, 2022 13:39 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBWe are just days away from the first game of the regular season, and the Nashville Predators have landed in Prague with their 27 man roster preparing for the Global Series games against the San Jose Sharks. On today's Locked On Predators, we take a closer look at those 27 names and tell you how we see the forward lines shaking out. There is no question that Ryan Johansen and Nino Niederreiter are a match made in second line heaven, but is Phil Tomasino no longer the front runner to join them...
Nashville Predators "Frenemy" Preview: Minnesota Wild
October 04, 2022 11:30 - 42 minutes - 39 MBSeth Toupal, host of the Locked on Wild Podcast, joins Nick and Ann for another Central Division crossover. We take an inside look at the burning questions Nashville Predators fans have about the Minnesota Wild: including how to replace former Pred Kevin Fiala, whether ANOTHER former Pred -- Ryan Hartman -- can replicate his out-of-nowhere 65-point performance from a year ago, Marco Rossi's expectations, and who's going to back up Marc-Andre Fleury in net. We also shade a few OTHER Central D...
Nashville Predators Preseason Plus/Minus
October 03, 2022 13:30 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIt is almost time for the regular season puck drop at the Global Series on Friday, but today Nick and Ann take a look back at the preseason and award our preseason pluses and minuses. On today's Locked On Predators we give pluses for the things that we feel have been good about the 2022-2023 preseason so far and minus for the things that need some improvement before the regular season begins. Ann shares the surprising plus she had planned to be a huge minus for the team before the preseason ...
Central Division Crossover: Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators
September 30, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBAs the preseason winds down our central division crossovers ramp up! On today's Locked On Predators we welcome Jack Bushman, host of Locked On Blackhawks. Jack gives us an inside look into how the Chicago fanbase is feeling this preseason. He'll tell us the ways General Manager Kyle Davidson and new head coach Luke Richardson may see the season playing out very differently. What have players seen so far from Richardson in training camp? Jack also tells us whether he expects to see Patrick Ka...
Nashville Predators Have Plenty of Fourth Line Options
September 29, 2022 13:28 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBTonight the Nashville Predators take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in another preseason game, and many will be watching to see what fourth line combination gets the start at Bridgestone Arena. On today's Locked On Predators we talk al things fourth line! Nick and Ann take a look at a deep pool of players who may be vying for those fourth line NHL minutes and debate what the Predators actually need from their fourth line guys. Does John Hynes want a tough, checking line or is he hoping to constr...
Central Division Crossover: Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators
September 28, 2022 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIt is a central division (extended cut) crossover on today's Locked On Predators! Today we welcome Chris Micieli and Kyle Sullivan from Locked On Avalanche to talk about the upcoming 2022-2023 season. Chris and Kyle give us a behind the scenes look at how the Stanley Cup champion Avs are hoping to perform this season. They'll tell us the one player the Avs parted ways with this offseason whose value will be irreplaceable. What are the expectations in Colorado when it comes to repeating as St...
Nashville Predators vs. Florida Panthers X 2: Notes from the Preseason Doubleheader
September 27, 2022 13:17 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBThe Nashville Predators took the ice - twice - at Bridgestone Arena yesterday to kick off their first preseason games against the Florida Panthers. On today's Locked On Predators, Nick and Ann review and reflect on the first 120 minutes of preseason hockey for the Preds. In the afternoon match up, there was one player who performed as well on the bigger stage as he has in rookie and training camp. We tell you how we think Jusso Pärssinen's performance could affect the trajectory of his hocke...
Nashville Predators Training Camp Takeaways
September 26, 2022 13:49 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Nashville Predators were very busy this weekend at training camp, and on today's Locked On Predators we have the highlights, takeaways, and possible clues to what fans can expect when the regular season kicks off in Prague. Nick and Ann take a closer look at two of the big offseason additions to the Predators roster. What did we see from defenseman Ryan McDonaugh in camp? We'll tell you how McDonaugh's signing may have a valuable trickle down effect on Nashville's defensive corps. We'll ...
NASHVILLE PREDATORS News: Rinne's Back, Prague Is On, and EA Sports Ranks the Preds
September 23, 2022 14:05 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBSubscribe to Locked On Predators for free on your favorite podcast app! Apple: https://apple.co/3oQI2D3 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3oOrw6z Google: https://bit.ly/3qOOkmv Audacy: https://bit.ly/3mGJPIg Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators There is a lot of news to cover as the Nashville Predators take the ice at training camp today, but a lot of the headlines are off ice topics. ESPN reported yesterday that the Czech Foreign Minist...
What Could the Nashville Predators Top Six Look Like This Season?
September 22, 2022 13:36 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBTraining camp is officially open, and the Nashville Predators are back on the ice preparing for the 2022-2023 season. There are several interesting storylines at this year's training camp, and on today's Locked On Predators we take a look at one area of the roster that will definitely be under scrutiny early on - the top six forward positions. After incredible seasons by both Matt Duchene and Filip Forsberg, what is the most important move going forward that will set them up for success agai...
A Toast to Former Nashville Predators Defenseman P.K. Subban
September 21, 2022 14:34 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBFormer and much beloved NASHVILLE PREDATORS defenseman P.K. Subban announced his retirement from the NHL. On today's Locked On Predators we take a look back at Subban's career in Smashville and what he meant to the franchise and the city. Nick and Ann share their favorite Subban moment and reminisce about the beauty of the Stanley Cup Finals trolling of Sidney Crosby over an alleged "bad breath" comment. We also discuss Subban's off ice contributions to the community including his volunteer ...
The Arizona Coyotes: The Predators' Biggest Predator
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBToday, the Locked on Predators crew welcomes Robyn Leano, host of the Locked on Coyotes podcast, for a friendly Central Division crossover. Nick and Robyn discuss the recent string of... ahem... unfortunate results the Nashville Predators have had against the Arizona Coyotes in recent years, and break down why Arizona always seems to play their strongest games against the Preds. Robyn also gives us a fan's perspective on the Yotes' oft-discussed move to Arizona State's 5,000-seat Mullet Aren...
Nashville Predators Prospects Making a Statement at the NHL Prospect Showcase
September 19, 2022 13:22 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThe Nashville Predators prospects were hard at work last week at Rookie Camp and this weekend their talent was on display at the NHL Prospect Showcase in Raleigh, NC. On today's Locked On Predators, we take a look at the two prospect games the rookies have played so far and what we can expect to see in today's match up with the Florida Panthers rookie team. One prospect who generated a lot of talk last preseason is Russian forward Egor Afanasyev. Afanasyev has had a standout performance at t...
The Nashville Predators Prospects You Must Watch This Weekend
September 16, 2022 13:50 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBAfter two days of on-ice work, the Nashville Predators rookie camp players are in Raleigh, NC for the start of their NHL Prospect Showcase today. On today's Locked On Predators, Nick and Ann talk about the young standouts from the last two days and what Preds fans may expect from the group as they take on the prospects from the Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning. One prospect Nashville fans have been wanting to see since he was drafted in 2020 is Yaroslav Askarov....
Which Nashville Predators Prospect Will Shine at Rookie Camp This Week?
September 14, 2022 13:54 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThe Nashville Predators welcomed the prospects to Smashville earlier this week and today the players take the ice at Centennial Sportsplex giving fans another peek at the future of the franchise. On today's Locked On Predators, Nick and Ann take a look at the Rookie Camp roster and share their picks for "players to watch". Last year there were two players who performed well in the preseason, but only one of them eventually made the Predators roster. We will tell you why we think the other - ...
Be Sure to Circle These Nashville Predators Games on Your Calendar!
September 12, 2022 21:24 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThe Nashville Predators, like the other teams across the NHL, are gearing up for training camp in September. With less than a month to go until the regular season begins, Locked On Predators takes a look at the 2022-2023 schedule. On today's show, Nick and Ann highlight the games that are the most important for the Preds this upcoming season and which games feel like "must wins" even before the opening night puck drops. While fans are certainly excited about the NHL Global Series game in Pra...
Predators or Stars: Which Team Will Finish Higher in the NHL's Central Division?
September 09, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB#NashvillePredators #NHLHockey #Preds Subscribe to Locked On Predators for free on your favorite podcast app! On today's episode, Nick welcomes our frenemy Dane Lewis from the Locked on Stars podcast. We break down the similarities between the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars' roster, highlight a couple of players who may be due for break-out seasons, and discuss each team's spot in the Locked On NHL's Central Division power rankings. Plus, Nick and Dane make the cases for their teams ...
Which Teams Besides the Nashville Predators Are Sleeper Picks for 2022-2023?
September 07, 2022 14:13 - 41 minutesAs rosters take shape before the start of training camps this month, there are several teams in the NHL who could surprise fans and the league with much improved performances. On today's Locked On Predators, Nick and Ann share their sleeper teams for the 2022-02023 season. The top of the Atlantic Division may not be too shaken up, but which team do we think may make a solid and surprising leap this season? What are the key roster additions that make the Ottawa Senators an interesting team to ...
Which Teams Besides the Nashville Predators Are Sleeper Picks for 2022-2023?
September 07, 2022 14:13 - 37 minutes - 34 MBAs rosters take shape before the start of training camps this month, there are several teams in the NHL who could surprise fans and the league with much improved performances. On today's Locked On Predators, Nick and Ann share their sleeper teams for the 2022-02023 season. The top of the Atlantic Division may not be too shaken up, but which team do we think may make a solid and surprising leap this season? What are the key roster additions that make the Ottawa Senators an interesting team to...
Who Will Be the Breakout Stars for the Nashville Predators in 2022-2023?
September 05, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBLast week we took quick glance around the Central Division to predict who the breakout stars might be who could give the Predators trouble in the 2022-2023 season. On today's Locked On Predators Nick and Ann take a much closer look at home and predict who the Nashville Predators breakout stars could be. After a difficult start with the Predators, Cody Glass spent much of last season in Milwaukee, and Nick and Ann tell you if what Glass has done in the AHL is likely to translate well to a spo...
Which Central Division Breakout Stars Will Give the Nashville Predators Trouble in 2022-2023?
September 02, 2022 13:38 - 37 minutes#NashvillePredators #NHLHockey #Preds Subscribe to Locked On Predators for free on your favorite podcast app! As the page turns to September, it is time to take a serious look around the Central Division and see how the divisional rosters are shaping up ahead of the 2022-2023 season. Who are the potential breakout stars from each Central division team that the Nashville Predators may have to look out for? On today's Locked On Predators Nick and Ann take you around the Central to talk "break...
Which Central Division Breakout Stars Will Give the Nashville Predators Trouble in 2022-2023?
September 02, 2022 13:38 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB#NashvillePredators #NHLHockey #Preds Subscribe to Locked On Predators for free on your favorite podcast app! As the page turns to September, it is time to take a serious look around the Central Division and see how the divisional rosters are shaping up ahead of the 2022-2023 season. Who are the potential breakout stars from each Central division team that the Nashville Predators may have to look out for? On today's Locked On Predators Nick and Ann take you around the Central to talk "brea...
How Do the '22-;23 Nashville Predators Measure Up on a Stanley Cup Checklist?
August 29, 2022 13:30 - 42 minutesWinning a Stanley Cup takes a deep roster, a well timed peak, and a bit of hockey luck. On today's Locked On Predators, we take a look at the more formulaic aspect of a deep Stanley Cup run by looking at a "contender checklist" that The Athletic created. How do the 2022-2023 Nashville Predators measure up? Nick and Ann agree there are some positive check marks including having an elite defenseman in Roman Josi and an elite winger in Filip Forsberg, but there are a few other items that may be ...
How Do the '22-'23 Nashville Predators Measure Up on a Stanley Cup Checklist?
August 29, 2022 13:30 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBWinning a Stanley Cup takes a deep roster, a well timed peak, and a bit of hockey luck. On today's Locked On Predators, we take a look at the more formulaic aspect of a deep Stanley Cup run by looking at a "contender checklist" that The Athletic created. How do the 2022-2023 Nashville Predators measure up? Nick and Ann agree there are some positive check marks including having an elite defenseman in Roman Josi and an elite winger in Filip Forsberg, but there are a few other items that may be...
How Do the '22-'23 Nashville Predators Measure Up on a Stanley Cup Checklist?
August 29, 2022 13:30 - 42 minutesWinning a Stanley Cup takes a deep roster, a well timed peak, and a bit of hockey luck. On today's Locked On Predators, we take a look at the more formulaic aspect of a deep Stanley Cup run by looking at a "contender checklist" that The Athletic created. How do the 2022-2023 Nashville Predators measure up? Nick and Ann agree there are some positive check marks including having an elite defenseman in Roman Josi and an elite winger in Filip Forsberg, but there are a few other items that may be ...
Fun Friday: Nashville Predators "Takes From a Hat"
August 26, 2022 13:39 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIt is almost the weekend, so on today's episode of Locked On Predators Nick and Ann celebrate another Fun Friday. Before the fun of Fun Friday can begin though, Nick and Ann have a brief discussion about the death of the "Kessel to Nashville" dream and talk about what the Preds may have lost as Phil the Thrill packs his bags for Vegas. Moving past that recent NHL news, Nick and Ann dive into a heated game of "Takes From a Hat". We each put Nashville Predators and NHL related questions in a h...
Three Reasons the Nashville Predators Will Be Better - Or Worse - This Season
August 24, 2022 14:28 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWe've looked back at what went right and what went wrong last season and analyzed the offseason moves (or lack thereof) for the Predators, so today we are ready look ahead. On this episode of Locked On Predators Nick and Ann play hockey "yin and yang" by sharing three reasons to expect the Preds to be better this season AND three reasons fans might want to set expectations low for a team that could very well be worse. We discuss the big offseason move that improves one of last season's weake...
Remaining NHL Free Agents: Should the Nashville Predators Go Shopping?
August 22, 2022 13:28 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBWith Nazem Kadri finally off the free agent market, the number of "big name" players available is dwindling this off season. But are there still good pieces - and deals - to be had before training camp? On today's Locked On Predators, Nick and Ann take a look at a handful of free agents who have yet to sign with a team since July 13 but could still potentially move the needle for a team looking for a little extra punch going into 2022-2023. First up, we take a look at the veteran Nick and An...
NASHVILLE PREDATORS to Host 2023 Draft and Awards Show: How Nashville Can Make that Week Amazing
August 19, 2022 13:43 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBYesterday the NASHVILLE PREDATORS and the NHL announced that the 2023 NHL Awards Show and the 2023 NHL Draft would both be held right here in Smashville next June. The two events are a big opportunity for Nashville to again showcase its hockey town vibe, and on today's Locked On Predators Nick and Ann talk about yesterday's big announcement. We discuss why the NHL doing some things differently in 2023 will make that week in late June a better experience for NHL players, teams, and fans. Whil...
Nashville Predators Prospects at the 2022 World Juniors with Eric Dunay
August 17, 2022 22:52 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIt is odd to be watching hockey at this time of year, but after the World Juniors were cancelled last December the tournament is back on right now in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. On today's Locked On Predators Nick and Ann welcome OTF prospect expert Eric Dunay to break down how the Predators prospects have been performing so far in the tournament. The biggest name for Nashville fans is first round pick Joakim Kemell. Eric shares the stats from Kemell's games in opening round play and highligh...
Could the Nashville Predators Send Connor Ingram to Vegas?
August 15, 2022 13:39 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThe Nashville Predators have a plethora of goaltenders after picking up Kevin Lankinen from the Chicago Blackhawks this offseason and parting ways with their ECHL Florida Everblades team. With Juuse Saros as the clear starting net minder, what do the Preds do with Lankinen, Connor Ingram, Devin Cooley, and Yaroslav Askarov? On today's Locked On Predators Nick and Ann take a look at a potential deal between the Preds and the Vegas Golden Knights. Last week, the Golden Knights announced that s...
Could the Nashville Predators Send Connor Ingram to Vegas?
August 15, 2022 13:39 - 36 minutesThe Nashville Predators have a plethora of goaltenders after picking up Kevin Lankinen from the Chicago Blackhawks this offseason and parting ways with their ECHL Florida Everblades team. With Juuse Saros as the clear starting net minder, what do the Preds do with Lankinen, Connor Ingram, Devin Cooley, and Yaroslav Askarov? On today's Locked On Predators Nick and Ann take a look at a potential deal between the Preds and the Vegas Golden Knights. Last week, the Golden Knights announced that st...
Nashville Predators Fans Yell Ref You Suck - What It's Like to Be On the Other Side of Those Words
August 10, 2022 13:30 - 38 minutes - 35 MBIn hockey we often talk about struggling players, ineffective coaches, and questionable GMs, but who else in the hockey word gets as much hate as hockey officials? On today's Locked On Predators, Ann welcomes Nashville hockey official Keith Grooms to talk about the hockey experience from his perspective. Keith shares his path to becoming an official across multiple levels and gives an overview of the process candidates go through to qualify to wear the stripes. He reveals which calls are act...
Are These Nashville Predators Players Overpaid or Underpaid?
August 08, 2022 13:30 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOn Friday, Yakov Trenin's arbitration ruling was handed down and that got Locked On Predators thinking - which Nashville Predators are overpaid and which Preds are perhaps underpaid? On today's episode Ann tackles that delicate money discussion with ontheforecheck.com's Jeff Middleton. We discuss Trenin's new two year deal as well as Forsberg's recent contract. Which of those two ended up slightly underpaid? We also break down the two albatross contracts that have had fans in Nashville grumb...
Answering YOUR Burning Nashville Predators Questions!
August 05, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBYou've got questions? Locked On Predators has answers! Today Ann lets you - the listener - pick the topics for this episode as she answers your burning questions about the Nashville Predators. We cover a variety of hockey topics including Ann's thoughts on how a new (and hopefully improved) second line will look with the addition of Nino Niederreiter. We also take a look at the Predators' current goalie situation. Juuse Saros is the number one net minder, but exactly who will be his back up ...