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The Preds are in the midst of another massive week as the postseason push ramps up. Predators centerman Ryan Johansen joins the show to discuss his team's success, his pride for his brother, Lucas, and his love for his bulldog, Dozer. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer talk Nashville's three-game win streak and answer listener questions. 

The 2022 NHL Stadium Series has concluded, and the city of Nashville won the week. Take one final look back at the weekend and relive the best moments as the Preds and Lightning played in front of over 68,000 at Nissan Stadium. Plus, Predators Head Equipment Manager Pete Rogers joins the show to celebrate his 2,500th professional hockey game. Also, Max Herz (Producer Max) fills in for Kara Hammer and talks hockey with Brooks Bratten including your Twitter questions. 

It's a been while since we recorded so it's time for a recap of news around the league. We've seen coaching changes at Montreal and Edmonton on the same day. Will McDavid request a trade out of Edmonton if they fail to make the playoffs? Will Arizona be deregulated into an AHL team (a joke!) for playing the foreseeable future at Arizona State University?

And with the Preds, do we see them continue their hot streak or will regression bite them at the playoff time? We discuss this and more in our latest episode!

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The month of January is coming to a close, and the Nashville Predators are back on track. After a four-game skid, the Preds have points in their last four outings. Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer discuss the most recent successes and look ahead to a fresh February schedule. Plus, Predators Pro Scout Nick Vitucci joins the show to give his thoughts on having an award named after him and his collection of over 7,000 hockey pucks. Finally, Brooks and Kara answer your Twitter questions.

The All-Star Game rosters, captains, and last men in have been selected there have been some...interesting omissions...specifically big name players such as Josi, Crosby, Marchand, and others. Should the NHL go back to the East vs West format and stop sending a player from each team?

How about those Oilers as well? Started off strong and now well, they are free falling and nobody seems to know how to fix them. We also discuss the Calder race, is Saros the MVP for the Preds and continue to beat the proverbial dead horse of whether or not Forsberg will resign with the the Preds.

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The holiday season has arrived, and Mikael Granlund is in the giving spirit. The Preds centerman dished out an assist on each one of Filip Forsberg's four goals this week during a record-setting performance. Granlund joins the show to discuss the apples, Pekka Rinne and Christmastime. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer round up the last two weeks and offer another giveaway. 

Forsberg is back from injury and is making up for lost time, scoring four goals Tuesday night against the Blue Jackets. What does this to do complicate his impending contract negotiations? Will GMDP be forced to sign him to a deal he doesn't want to give or does he risk letting Forsberg test the free agency waters and go somewhere else?

Also, the Preds release their navy Stadium Series jerseys to lackluster fanfare. It's an ugly jersey, but all Stadium Series jerseys have also been huge misses when compared to their Winter Classic counterparts. It's one of the few things Preds fans can agree on this season.

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The 2021 Thanksgiving episode is here with a healthy dose of hockey and food talk. Predators Forward Development Coach Sebastien Bordeleau joins the show as the Preds make their way through Toronto and Montreal, while Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer discuss Matt Duchene's hot start and their favorite Thanksgiving side dishes and desserts. Plus, listen for your chance to win a pair of Preds tickets during the Thanksgiving homestand at Bridgestone Arena. 

Bryan Bastin from On The Forecheck joins the guys to talk some Preds hockey this week! We discuss if the Toronto loss showed us the real Preds, does Forsberg resign, will Josi win the Norris, and more. We also ask Bryan what it's like being the new guy on the block in the Preds hockey media pool.

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The Predators return home from one of the most successful road trips in franchise history. How did they claim nine out of a possible 12 points on their six-game excursion? Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer break it down - plus, Preds Assistant Athletic Trainer Doug Agnew joins the show as he works his 2,500th professional hockey game. Also, Veterans Day, Hockey Fights Cancer and Twitter questions on Episode 151 of the pod. 

All eyes have been on the Chicago Blackhawks as news of a sexual assault coverup during 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs has rocked the league. Questions are being asked of the Blackhawks, the NHLPA, and the NHL itself as to how far this coverup went and what the response will be to make sure this doesn't happen again.

Also the Preds are a .500 hockey team! Josi, Forsberg, Duchene, and Johansen have stepped up in big ways and Tanner Jeannot is making himself a permanent fixture in Smashville. Also did you hear the news? Rinne is getting his number retired!
 
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Episode 150 of the Preds Official Podcast is here, and we're celebrating two of Nashville's best. Hear from former goaltender Pekka Rinne as the Predators get set to retire his No. 35. Plus, Preds broadcaster Terry Crisp joins the show as he begins his farewell tour ahead of retirement at the end of the season.  Additionally, Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer discuss the start to Nashville's six-game road trip. 

The annual Halloween show is here, and Nashville's power play is scary good. What's led to the success, and how have the Predators put together their first win streak of the season? Preds Strength and Conditioning Coach David Good joins the show to discuss his behind-the-scenes roll with the team - plus, Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer discuss Connor Ingram's first NHL win and answer your Twitter questions. 

The new season is upon us and the Preds appear well...mediocre at best. Time will tell how much GMDP, Hynes, and ownership really buy into the idea of the long touted "Youth Movement". Is it for show or will the Preds actually commit to it for the season?

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The 2021-22 NHL season is almost here, and Opening Night is less than one week away. The Predators have reached the conclusion of Training Camp, and there are some tough roster decisions to make. Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer discuss, plus NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman joins the show (17:24) to talk all things Preds. Plus, listen to see how you can win tickets to see the Predators host Seattle at Bridgestone Arena on Opening Night! 

A lot has happened since the last time we recorded. Pekka retired, Arvy and Ellis have been traded, and we lost Jarnkrok to Seattle. It's a lot to talk about, but we get it done while also speculating on the future of the Preds now that they seem to be fully embracing the youth movement.

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The Preds have defied the odds. In just a few short weeks, they are now looking claim the final playoff spot in the Central Division and be playoff contenders. For this to happen, they have to hold off the Stars and Blackhawks who are looking for that final spot as well. The questions now become will they make it, who will they play, and how far do they go?

Should they fail to place or make an early exit, eyes will turn to the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft in Seattle and GMDP will have to figure out who he wants to protect and the team itself will have another offseason of wondering what could of been.

Music City Gold is powered by 7Element, providing military veterans and first responders the opportunity to engage in hockey! It is produced by Kyle Hancock and hosted by Kyle, Daniel Mangrum, and Matt Bain. 

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Poile, you got to let me know, will I stay or will I go? If you say that I am yours, I'll be a Pred until the end of time. So you got to let me know, will I stay or will I go?

That's the song the Preds were singing just two weeks ago when the season seemed to a wash. Suddenly though, the Preds find themselves on six game win streak after beating Dallas on Tuesday night.

The question now becomes what does Poile do? Does he stand still and try to make the playoffs with the team as it, risking a first round exit against possible Tampa or Carolina or does he trim the fat and focus on the youth movement he teased us about as the season began?

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Almost halfway through the season, the Preds will need a miracle to make the playoffs. Trade rumors abound Forsberg despite assurances from David Poile the franchise forward is not going to be traded. It's time for work to be done before the trade deadline though, as the Poile needs to accept this team is mediocre at best.

With injuries mounting, the youth movement is getting a chance to shine. The one good thing this season has finally brought us is Eeli Tolvanen. The Finnish wonder is making his worth known on the power play and showing he was worth the wait.

Music City Gold is powered by 7Element, providing military veterans and first responders the opportunity to engage in hockey! It is produced by Kyle Hancock and hosted by Kyle, Daniel Mangrum, and Matt Bain. 

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The Preds have spiraled out of control since our last episode. While getting a win against the Blue Jackets Saturday night, the Preds have hardly been exciting on the ice, going 3-5-0 in their last eight games. The offense has dried up and left the front office, the players, the coach, and the fans with a lot of soul searching to do.

Should the Preds be sellers at the deadline? If so, who do we trade to start the rebuild process and is John Hynes the right coach for this team? Also, Matt gives his reasons why Sidney Crosby is NOT in the top five NHL players of all time.

Music City Gold is powered by 7Element, providing military veterans and first responders the opportunity to engage in hockey! It is produced by Kyle Hancock and hosted by Kyle, Daniel Mangrum, and Matt Bain. 

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