Locked On Predators - Daily Podcast On The Nashville Predators

Juuse Saros is doing everything he can to keep the dream of a surprise Nashville Predators playoff run alive. Saros stopped 43 of 45 shots against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, but the Preds offense couldn't find a way past Tristan Jarry, and the Pens won 2-0. In today's episode, we put Saros's performance in the spotlight, and question what the team in front of him could have done differently to steal a win from the Pens. We also put the Preds power play under the microscope, which has now scored only once in the previous 10 games. Finally, we highlight two non-Saros Preds that should be praised for their performances last night, and look ahead to Saturday's showdown against the St. Louis Blues at Bridgestone Arena. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nashville Predators travel to PPG Paints Arena to take on Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight. Both the Pens and the Preds need to finish strong to secure a wildcard spot into the playoffs. We preview tonight's game and take a long look at former Predator Mikael Granlund's time with the Pens since being traded by David Poile at the deadline. It seemed unlikely that Predators fans would be having conversations about a wildcard race to the playoffs, but somehow young players like Tommy Novak, Luke Evangelista, and Cody Glass and the few remaining healthy veterans Juuse Saros, Colton Sissons, and Ryan McDonagh have carried a revamped Predators roster into the conversation once more. Tonight this ragtag group faces a Penguins team that currently holds a wildcard spot but is still looking over their shoulder as the season winds down. Nick and Ann share their keys to a possible Predators win and what seems vaguely familiar about where the Penguins team is in the big picture. We also take a look at Mikael Granlund's stats since being traded and discuss what he's done in Pittsburgh in his 13 games. What has changed in Granny's game in recent seasons and can the Penguins get what they really need from him down the stretch? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Make Every Moment More. Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nashville Predators relied on Juuse Saros in a third period push by David Pastrnak, Patrice Bergeron, and the Boston Bruins to hold on and defeat the top team in the NHL by a score of 2-1. Goals by Cody Glass and Cole Smith and smart play by young Luke Evangelista led to the surprising upset victory at TD Garden. *** NOTE: This is LO Predators first show since the school shooting that has devastated our city, and Nick and Ann discuss the recent events at the show's open. The game recap begins at 10:21 in the episode. *** The Nashville Predators are without a long list of veterans due to injury, but last night a young Predators team stepped up and battled one of the best NHL rosters in history and came away with the win. On today's Locked On Predators, Nick and Ann recap the surprising victory including our "one word" to describe the game. We compare the experience of Nashville's pieced together top six with the world class top six forwards of the Bruins and break down what this Nashville Predators team did well enough to steal two valuable points. Nick and Ann also wrestle with the question - could these injuries and the resulting opportunities for young players actually be a blessing in disguise for Nashville as the franchise looks ahead? And if Filip Forsberg is healthy before the end of the regular season, is it wise to put him back in the lineup? We talk about last night's unlikely win and where the Predators find themselves when it comes to a sliver of postseason hope on today's Locked On Predators. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Make Every Moment More. Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another game-stealing performance from Juuse Saros and big games from several of the team's new faces propelled the Nashville Predators to a clutch 2-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. In addition to keeping the Preds in the playoff chase, this game represented a lot of positive things the Preds can build on moving forward. In today's show, we highlight the plethora of new players -- like Kiefer Sherwood, Luke Evangelista, Tommy Novak, and Phil Tomasino -- who have elevated their games when the Preds were most in need of heroes. We also look at Saros's big night and the one aspect of his game that's helped the Predators steal wins, and why John Hynes and David Poile deserve credit for the Preds' performance down the stretch. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nashville Predators and the Seattle Kraken are both hoping for a chance at the postseason, and tonight the teams face off in the first of two back to back games. Today we're joined by Erica Ayala, host of Locked On Kraken to talk Martin Jones, Luke Evangelista and Tommy Novak, and of course THE hot button topic of the season...Eeli Tolvanen. Tonight the Preds welcome the Kraken to Bridgestone Arena for the first of two matchups, and both teams desperately need these four points to stay in the playoff conversation. Erica Ayala, host of Locked On Kraken, joins us to talk about Seattle's up and down season. She shares the goaltending challenges Martin Jones and Philipp Grubauer have faced and how expectations for the Kraken have recently shifted. She tells us how Seattle's trade deadline inactivity may be shaping a narrative for the team and what the Kraken need to do to leave Bridgestone with four points after these two games. Finally, we have THE conversation everyone in Nashville wants to listen in on. We'll tell you what Seattle head coach Dave Hakstol said about former Predator Eeli Tolvanen that may rile up Predators fans one more time. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Make Every Moment More. Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nashville Predators needed a bounce back performance after this weekend's excruciating loss to the New York Rangers, and they got that last night against Tage Thompson and the Buffalo Sabres. Young Luke Evangelista recorded two goals and two assists in just his eleventh NHL game while veteran Matt Duchene chipped in two goals to give the Preds a 7-3 victory on the road. On today's Locked On Predators we recap last night's win including our "one word" to describe the game. Luke Evangelista recorded a four point game last night, and Nick and Ann discuss what we like about his mindset through his first eleven NHL games and which former Predators player his on ice skill set reminds us of. We also hand out kudos to a veteran that we called out this week for underperforming - we'll share how the stats reveal the importance of Matt Duchene's production down the stretch. We also discuss the chemistry developing with Duchene and his line mates. This game wasn't sixty minutes of perfection, so we break down the areas that still concern us about this Preds team as they prepare for the Seattle Kraken later this week. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Make Every Moment More. Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started Sponsor Show Notes (include all in each episode) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a humbling 7-0 loss to the New York Rangers, a Roman Josi - less Nashville Predators team takes the ice tonight against Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and the Buffalo Sabres. On today's show we discuss the recent play of Matt Duchene - one of the few veterans remaining after injuries and the trade deadline - and why success tonight may rest on his experienced shoulders. Both Buffalo and Nashville are coming off of 7-0 losses, and tonight's game may be won or lost in the locker room before the puck is dropped. On today's Locked On Predators we discuss what head coach John Hynes needs to say or do before this injury riddled team even takes the ice to set the Predators up for a better performance. We also have a frank discussion about what the young players need from veterans like Matt Duchene as the team wobbles after a hot stretch. Nick and Ann take a look at Duchene's recent stats - or lack thereof - and troubleshoot what may be going on with his game and what his young teammates need to see from him tonight. Finally, we share our keys to the game. What one small stat could determine the outcome of this game tonight? We reiterate an oft repeated truth about penalties and debate which goaltender should start in net tonight for Nashville. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Make Every Moment More. Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started Sponsor Show Notes (include all in each episode) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nashville Predators just can't catch a break. Not only did they suffer two deflating losses this weekend, including a 7-0 drubbing the New York Rangers and a heartbreaking 3-2 OT loss to playoff rivals Winnipeg Jets, but they're also now without Captain Roman Josi due to an undisclosed injury. On today's episode, we break down how the Preds move forward without their best player, and we question if Josi's injury is the final knockout punch to a season that's already seen a mass player exodus at the trade deadline and a rash of injuries to the likes of Filip Forsberg, Ryan Johansen, and Alexandre Carrier. We also discuss in what context should we view the Preds' embarrassing 7-0 loss to Rangers, and the one lesson players should take away from it... the ways in which Phil Tomasino and Luke Evangelista have improved their games since being called up the Preds' NHL lineup... and why haven't we seen more from Matt Duchene in the second half of the season? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nashvile Predators lost to Alex Stalock and the Chicago Blackhawks last night despite a solid performance in net by Juuse Saros and a goal by Roman Josi. After the game, Josi said part of turning the page and preparing for Saturday's game against the Winnipeg Jets would be having honest conversations. Today Locked On Predators discusses what may need to be said before puck drop Saturday afternoon. Nashville was hoping to earn two points with a win over the bottom team in the Central Division, but instead the Predators lost 2-1 to the Blackhawks. On today's Locked On Predators Ann recaps the disappointing performance last night and shares her "one word" to describe the game. Roman Josi said postgame that the team would review the game, have honest conversations, and not get too high or too low ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Jets. Ann imagines what three of those conversations may need to be if Nashville hopes for a better outcome this weekend. As the Predators work through this new "reset", what honest conversations need to be had among a restless fan base as well? Finally, Ann looks at three keys to the game when the Predators welcome Winnipeg to Bridgestone Arena tomorrow. With a four point swing on the line, what will it take to get a win and stay in the playoff conversation? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Make Every Moment More. Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite being sellers at the deadline, he Nashville Predators are still in control of their playoff fates. However, as The Athletic pointed out, the Preds have the second toughest remaining schedule among all 32 NHL teams. Today, we break down the keys for the Preds' survival, including a healthy Filip Forsberg, a red-hot Juuse Saros, and an engaged, motivated Matt Duchene and Roman Josi. Plus, we look at potential "soft spots" amongst the sea of contenders on the Preds' calendar, and look ahead to Thursday's showdown against the Chicago Blackhawks. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nashville Predators battled the Detroit Red Wings in a game that may have lacked panache but earned Nashville two more points towards a still possible playoff run. Tommy Novak scored another game winner for Nashville, and on today's Locked On Predators we take a look at the 2-1 win and how this young forward and some of his teammates are energizing this franchise after a tumultuous few weeks. Nick and Ann recap the Preds' 2-1 win over the Red Wings including our "one word" to describe the game last night at Bridgestone Arena. We'll talk about the game winning goal by Novak and why what we see from this young forward goes beyond puck luck. We discuss how these young players are impacting a very different looking locker room. Phil Tomasino and Juuse Saros helped seal the win for the Predators, and Nick and Ann breakdown what we see from their performances that fans may start to overlook or take for granted. With Nashville earning 11 points in their last seven games, a playoff push is within Nashville's control, but we will tell you why it might be best to temper expectations. FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Make Every Moment More. Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started   Sponsor Show Notes (include all in each episode) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight the Nashville Predators return to home ice against the Detroit Red Wings. With young players like Nashville's Tommy Novak, Cody Glass, and Phil Tomasino and Detroit's Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, and Jonatan Berggren, this may seem like a battle of the youth at Bridgestone Arena. These two "resetting" teams have much in common, but what does Nashville have that may make their path forward a little bit smoother? On today's Locked On Predators we take a closer look at two teams in somewhat similar situations after big moves at the trade deadline. While the Predators and Red Wings are both hoping to collect two points tonight, there is a lot to learn from this matchup beyond distant postseason hopes. Nick and Ann discuss what each team should really be gauging about this game. We breakdown how the paths to a competitive roster are similar and different, and what pieces may make the route a little quicker for the Nashville Predators. Finally we share our keys to the game. While all eyes will be on the young players making a splash, could it be the veterans who decide tonight's outcome? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Make Every Moment More. Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started Sponsor Show Notes (include all in each episode) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It appears the Nashville Predators paid tribute to Oscar-winning film "Everything Everywhere All at Once" with their play over the weekend! The Preds' overtimes wins over the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks had a little bit of everything: wild goaltending performances, blown leads, heart-stopping overtimes, and -- just like Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Jamie Lee Curtis -- a few out-of-nowhere heroes that helped Nashville reach the pinnacle. Today, we recap the highs and lows of both weekend games in plus/minus, debate whether Tommy Novak can keep up his red-hot scoring pace into next season, and where this current version of the Nashville Predators would be with some slightly better injury luck. We also have kudos for Yakov Trenin, Kevin Lankinen, and Phil Tomasino's rebound after a rough season. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it time for the Nashville Predators to make a coaching change? Some fans believe the Preds should replace John Hynes with Milwaukee Admirals coach Karl Taylor. But is that the right move? Ann and Nick debate that topic, whether Taylor would actually be the right move, and whether Preds fans ACTUALLY gave Hynes a fair chance to build this team. We also discuss Nashville's embarrassing 4-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes and how the Preds made Ivan Prosvetov's first NHL win WAY too easy. Plus, we highlight one big reason behind the Predators' weak power play. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nashville Predators take on Clayton Keller, Lawson Crouse and the Arizona Coyotes tonight, and a big question is when will Filip Forsberg return to the lineup? With several key players out with injury, we discuss what Nashville's forward lines could look like once Forsberg, Juuso Pärssinen, and Phil Tomasino all return to the lineup. We debate how to best utilize veterans Forsberg and Matt Duchene while still developing young players the team can rebuild around. Tonight's game against the Arizona Coyotes brings up some bad memories when these two Central Division teams have played in the past. On today's Locked On Predators, Nick and Ann talk about Arizona's role as a "spoiler" team this season and what past run in with the Yotes causes us the most hockey angst. If it weren't for a late season loss to Arizona last April could the Predators be on a much different trajectory right now? Why do we each shudder at the names "Darcy Kuemper" and "Mike Smith"? We preview tonight's game and cross our fingers for a better outcome on today's LO Predators podcast. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Make Every Moment More. Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started Sponsor Show Notes (include all in each episode) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nashville Predators sit just outside the playoffs but Juuse Saros, Roman Josi, Matt Duchene, and some exciting young players could still make a late postseason push.Today we talk about the three things that MUST happen if the Predators want to play postseason hockey. Then we break down the teams in the Western Conference - are the Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights, or Dallas Stars most likely to win the West? After the start of Nashville's "reset", a new looking Predators team finds themselves still able to chase a wildcard spot into the playoffs. On today's Locked On Predators, Nick and Ann share the three things that absolutely must happen if the Preds want to play some extra hockey this spring. Which players are key to making a late playoff run and what is the one area the team has to continue to execute well to collect those important late season points? Then we take a look at the playoff picture in the West. We sort the Western Conference teams into four tiers - Cup Contender, Dark Horse, Just Happy to Be Here, and Not This Year. We tell you what offseason acquisitions aren't paying off for the Calgary Flames, if Eeli Tolvanen and the Seattle Kraken are the real deal, and why the Colorado Avalanche still give us playoff nightmares. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Make Every Moment More. Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started Sponsor Show Notes (include all in each episode) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nashville Predators lost in a shootout to Elias Pettersson and the Vancouver Canucks, but there were plenty of bright spots in the 4-3 loss. Luke Evangelista scored his first - and second - NHL goals in just his fourth NHL game helping the Predators earn a point as they continue their unlikely wildcard chase. Tyson Barrie arrived in Nashville via the Mattias Ekholm trade, and we talk about what we've seen from this veteran defenseman so far. The Predators played their third game on a six game road trip last night against the Vancouver Canucks, and while Nashville couldn't come away with two points, the Milwaukee Admirals-esque team did plenty to be pleased with. On today's Locked On Predators we recap last night's action including our "one word" to describe the game. We discuss the performance of 21 year old Luke Evangelista and how his game has made the leap from the AHL to an early and impressive NHL level. We also take a look at another of Nashville's new additions - veteran Tyson Barrie. Has Barrie's value been overlooked in the Ekholm trade? And we talk tanking. Should the Nashville Predators take their foot off the gas just a little to improve their draft odds? We have an emphatic discussion about that theory on today's Locked On predators podcast. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Make Every Moment More. Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started Sponsor Show Notes (include all in each episode) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A wild trade deadline for the Nashville Predators is finally in the books, and today, we're breaking down where the Preds stand after trading away Mattias Ekholm, Mikael Granlund, Tanner Jeannot, and Nino Niederreiter. Plus, are the Nashville Predators actually in a rebuild? We put David Poile's response to that question, and his reason behind the timing of the deadline moves, under the microscope. We also talk contract extensions for Dante Fabbro and Kevin Lankinen and the addition of Rasmus Asplund from the Buffalo Sabres. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nashville Predators will be a wildcard during Friday's NHL Trade Deadline. They've already traded away Mattias Ekholm, Mikael Granlund, Tanner Jeannot, and Nino Niederreiter, but more moves could be in the pipeline. Today, we break down the ONE thing that could make Juuse Saros available for a team in need of goaltender, whether another key injury could keep Dante Fabbro OFF the trade block, and why aren't more teams asking about Kevin Lankinen? We also break down the Predators' "Lost-esque" 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers -- including notes on Luke Evangelista, Roman Josi, and the debuting Tyson Barrie and John Leonard -- and discuss why this "skin-of-their-teeth" win feels easier to celebrate than past ones this season. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another day, another trade for the Nashville Predators. This time, they've shipped Mikael Granlund to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2nd round pick, leaving David Poile, Barry Trotz, and the Predators with a treasure trove of picks and cap flexibility ahead of what's sure to be an eventful offseason. We discuss Granlund's legacy in Nashville, what the Preds might do with this new-found flexibility, and who might be the NEXT player traded? In addition, we also look ahead to how the remaining Preds might prepare for Thursday's game against the Florida Panthers, a team on the opposite end of the "need to get into the postseason" spectrum. Nick and Ann predict what we might see tonight, and what the "next step" is for players like Cody Glass, Phil Tomasino, and Tommy Novak. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices