Preds Insiders: Recent Episodes
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Robby Stanley hosts Preds Insiders every Monday evening from 6-7 pm throughout the season, providing the latest analysis on the Nashville Predators with the people who cover the team.
In this edition of Preds Insiders, Adam and Willy discuss the big 6-5 comeback win over the Blues last night, Barry Trotz announcing he will be stepping down and retiring on Monday, and should the Preds Rebuild or Retool?
In this edition of Preds Insiders, Adam and Willy recap the Preds vs Sabres game. Preds lose 5-3 to Sabres. They also discuss Roman Josi hitting the 1000 games played mark. They also talked about Preds players that could be on the trade market like Marchessault and they looked ahead to next week
Preds Insiders is back! Adam Vingan and Alex Daugherty to discuss the Preds two week long road trip and what they liked and didn't like. They discuss trotz comments on whether what they are doing is sustainable and more.
In this edition of Preds Insiders, they recap the Preds OT win over the Av's, Ryan O'Reilly trade value, Big Ass Glasses segment, and discuss Josi and Forsberg's check with this season
In this edition of Preds Insiders, Willy is back home from Sweden and discusses the Trip to Stockholm and the two games the Preds played. They also analyze Barry Trotz’s major moves as the Predators GM and how he has done so far. They ended with Juuse Saros honoring Craig “Partner” Baugh, Sheila Crisp, Lexi Rogers, and Erin Daunic for Hockey Fights Cancer
In this week's edition of Preds Insiders. Alex Daugherty is filling in for Willy Daunic, who is out sick. They discuss the controversial GWG from the Wild to win 3-2 against the Preds. Steven Stamkos also broke his multi-game no-goal streak to tie the game to go into OT. They also discuss the Preds continue struggle and playing 9 games in 15 nights. They finish the episode on what Sean Henry and the Nashville Predators said to Alex about what they think of the SNL Skit
In today's edition of Preds Insiders, Adam and Willy recap the Preds' 5-2 loss to the Ducks, Brady Martin being sent down to Juniors after 3 games being played, more reaction, and Adam says he is worried about Steven Stamkos' play so far, and they wrap things up with a look at the Preds schedule moving forward
In the latest edition of Preds Insiders, Adam Vingan and Willy Daunic discuss the latest news from the Nashville Predators before the season begins, like them signing off waivers, Tyson Jost, and more. They went in-depth on how Like Evangelista is still not signed and what that means. They discuss Preds players who could have a bounce-back season, including Steven Stamkos. To finish off the episode, Adam and Willy discuss Kirill Kaprizov getting the BAG from the Wild.
In this edition of Preds Insiders, Adam and Willy recap the Preds' 3 preseason games against the Panthers and Lightning. They also discuss some of the young core pieces for the Preds, including 2025 1st round draft pick Brady Martin, and what to expect with those guys. Also, Mike Kelly, hockey analyst for NHL Network and director of analytics and insights at Sportlogiq joins Adam and Willy.
It's the season premiere for Preds Insiders with Adam Vingan and Willy Daunic discussing the Nashville Predators' start of Training Camp, Roman Josi saying he feels “100 percent” following his POTS diagnosis. They also talk about the Preds' most polarizing player in Juuse Saros, and they finish off the episode on what the plan is for Brady Martin this season.
Adam Vingan is joined by Alex Daugherty to discuss the end of the Preds season and what potential additions the Predators could make in the offseason
Adam Vingan has Nick Kieser alongside for the final time as he's set to depart the station later this week. The guys chat about the 7-6 overtime win over the Islanders & what GM Barry Trotz had to say on Stillman & Company on this week. What will Trotz do with his first pick in this summer's draft? Adam has a few words for Nick as he goes on to the next chapter of his career.
Adam Vingan is alongside Nick Kieser for this week's edition of the show and the two discuss the latest stretch of games on the road. What does this team have to get through before a merciful end? Will Matthew Wood make his NHL debut? Nick has the latest. Adam asks once more, will Andrew Brunette be back next season?
Nick Kieser is filling in for Adam Vingan this week on the show and has Russell Vannozzi from Main Street Media riding along. The guys react to the Nashville Predators 3-1 win in Carolina and take a take a look at the games ahead. How big is the continuity between Nashville & Milwaukee? What's general manager Barry Trotz going to be up to this summer?
Adam Vingan has Robby Stanley as his guest this week and the guys discuss what the Nashville Predators have looked like in their last few games. What player was featured in The Athletic as having one of the worst seasons this year? How will the Preds ownership handle the shortfall of this season as Bill Haslam takes over this summer?
Adam Vingan chats with reporter Nick Kieser this week on the show about the Nashville Predators post trade deadline. What is general manager Barry Trotz's plan going into the offseason? Why is his plan not adding up to success? What does Nashville have in a few new faces?
Adam Vingan has The Tennessean's Alex Daugherty on the show on trade deadline week in the NHL. The guys react to Gustav Nyquist being dealt to the Minnesota Wild and the return Nashville got. What other moves are coming for the Preds? What players across the league may get traded before Friday's deadline at 2 p.m CT?
Adam Vingan has Willy Daunic along for the ride this week reacting to comments from general manager Barry Trotz. Will the Preds be able to make some moves next week? Why has Steven Stamkos struggled in the last 10 games? The guys also took a deeper dive on Juuse Saros' season as well.
Adam Vingan has Nick Kieser along for the show this week as the 4 Nations Face-off concludes in Boston on Thursday. What does the NHL Trade Deadline look like for the Nashville Predators? Who is on the board for Adam? What will a win mean for Team USA for hockey in America?
Adam Vingan has Nick Kieser alongside this week to kick off the 4 Nations Face-off Tournament. What was Nick's question to head coach Andrew Brunette after the win over the Buffalo Sabres? Will he make any notable adjustments over the break? Can Juuse Saros step up for the rest of the way? The guys take a look at the 4 Nations lineups and how they'll fare against each other. How did Joakim Kemell do last week in his NHL debut?
Adam Vingan has Willy Daunic along for this edition of Preds Insiders. Th guys chat about head coach Andrew Brunette's system & if Nashville can adjust moving forward this season. What will the 4 Nations Face-Off be like next week? The NHL announced the salary cap taking a leap over the next three seasons. How does it impact teams across the league?
Adam Vingan is joined by The Tennessean's Alex Daugherty this week and kick things off the two break down Nashville's insane comeback win over San Jose. Why has Juuse Saros struggled in his last few starts? Can the Predators cut down their point deficit down to single digits in the standings before the Four Nations Tournament?
Adam chats with Nick Kieser after the Predators won 5-3 over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night. How does Nick feel about Zach L'Heureux playing against the Minnesota Wild this weekend? Adam offered his thoughts & shared how the Wild are viewing the rookie. Pekka Rinne, Shea Weber, and David Poile are being honored this week being inducted as the first members of the Golden Hall. How big were these former Preds to the organization?
Adam has play-by-play voice and host for the Nashville Predators Max Herz on the show to break down the six-game road trip. What stood out to the guys during the trip as the injury bug reared its ugly head? Who makes the quarter-century team for the team for Adam & Max? Who is coming to town for a five-game homestand here over the next week?
Adam Vingan is joined by The Tennessean's Alex Daugherty to discuss the latest on the Preds. What is up with Filip Forsberg right now? He can't find the back of the net. How do Adam & Alex feel about Barry Trotz's moves so far in his tenure as GM? Did the move to trade Juuso Parssinen make sense?
Adam is joined by Robby Stanley this week to break down how the Predators have played during their losing streak. What can Barry Trotz do to shake this team up? Are there viable options? What does the future hold for head coach Andrew Brunette?
Adam Vingan chats about the Nashville Predators with Nick Kieser for the week's installment of the program. How did Adam & Nick perceive Steven Stamkos' comments had after last week's OTL against the Tampa Bay Lightning? How does Nick feel about the goalie trade? The guys wrap it up by taking a look at the next 3 road games in Eastern Canada.
Adam Vingan is joined by Nick Kieser this week to preview the finale of the two-week road trip in Seattle. They also look at what has gone wrong with Jonathan Marchessault and where the Predators rank in the Future Power Rankings.
Nick Kieser is in for Adam Vingan this week. Alex Daugherty from The Tennessean is the guest this week reacting to the Nashville Predators latest stretch of games. Nick & Alex address some of GM Barry Trotz's comments & answer some of the more pressing fan questions around the team. Dante Fabbro was waived a few days back & landed with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Adam Vingan is joined by Robby Stanley on this week's episode of Preds Insiders. The guys react to the Nashville Predators 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. What went wrong for the team on Monday night? Adam & Robby also address the mood around the organization and look ahead to what's upcoming for the Preds.
Adam Vingan catches up with Robby Stanley after the Predators 3-0 loss to the Kings. What have the Preds done wrong through the first month of the season? Adam floats an idea to Robby about reacquiring a familiar face to bolster the lineup.
Adam Vingan is joined by Nashville Predators TV voice Willy Daunic on this week's edition of the show. How have the Preds looked in the last week? Now that Steven Stamkos returned to Tampa how does he respond with his play? What areas on the ice do the Predators need to gel in to have success? Adam breaks it all down with Willy, numbers & all to cap off the first month of the season.
Adam Vingan is joined by Preds TV Analyst Chris for this week's show of Preds Insiders. They touch on the 4-0 win over the Boston Bruins. What the term "system" means when it comes to the Predators. C-Mace gives his evaluation on why Juuse Saros is a slow starter to begin the season. Chris plugs his new show with Hal Gill to cap off this week's show.
This week on Preds Insiders Adam Vingan is joined by Nashville Predators TV Analyst Chris Mason. The guys chat about some encouraging signs they've noticed & what's to come. C-Mace takes us to school on what Andrew Brunette's system is like to play in. How long will it take for this team to be firing on all cylinders? Chris plugs his new show with Hal Gill to cap off this week's show.
Adam Vingan is alongside Nashville Predators' radio voice Max Herz on this week’s edition of the program. How do Adam & Max feel about the Preds 0-3 start to the season? What line changes are coming for the team as they look for their first campaign win? The guys cap things off by previewing Thursday’s matchup against the Edmonton Oilers.
Adam Vingan & Nick Kieser kick off a new season of Preds Insiders. What are the expectations for the Nashville Predators this season? Can Philip Tomasino take the next step this season? What will the Preds powerplay look like this season?
Robby & Nick discuss what the Preds have in store this offseason. What stood out about the end of season press conference? Lots to be aware of before an active summer.
Robby & Nick chat about what they saw from a 2-1 win in game five up in Vancouver & what it means to keep the series going. What does Joe Rexrode think about it as well? Can the Predators take this series if they were to force a game seven this weekend?
Robby Stanley & Nick Kieser dive into what the first round of the playoffs will look like for the Nashville Predators plus who needs to step up as well. Max Herz shared his thoughts about the playoff bound Preds on 102.5 The Game during his appearance on the Chase & Big Joe Show. Stay tuned for all the latest plus all the stores on thegamenashville.com.
Robby & Nick take a look at how the Predators got to 18 points in a row. What could the Preds look like in the playoffs, but also Roman Josi has been carrying this team at times. The captain deserves more Norris Trophy talk at this point.
The Nashville Predators have been on a heater now going 13-0-2 in their last 15 games. Hear from Nick Kieser & Robby Stanley as they recap what's been going on. Alex Daugherty joined Robby & Rexrode reflecting on Nashville's run & general manager Barry Trotz had some updates as well earlier in the week.
Nick Kieser has you covered for this edition of Preds Insiders. How have the Predators looked in their last 13 games & who joined the team at the deadline? Max Herz joined as well to offer his take on the team & some of its best players recently. Andrew Brunette talked about the theme of this team being relentless, and it's been coming out in the last few weeks.
Robby & Nick Kieser quickly discuss what the Preds win in Vegas looked like before addressing how some of the fanbase has reacted to Andrew Brunette's roster/ coaching decisions to this point. Hear from GM Barry Trotz as the NHL Trade Deadline nears & what's to look forward to on the current road trip?
Nick Kieser riding solo for a show while Robby was out Wednesday. What does Nick think of the loss to New Jersey? Robby & Joe shared their thoughts on the Preds sending Tomasino to Milwaukee & more on this latest edition of the program.
What does Robby Stanley & Nick Kieser think about the Predators season moving forward once they're back from their bye week on Saturday? Robby & Joe discussed what's to look out for as well as the Predators near the trade deadline.
Robby Stanley & Nick Kieser dive into the Predator's play as of late & how they can start to turn it around on the upcoming road trip. Juuso Parssinen was moved down to Milwaukee so how does he respond? Roman Josi joined 102.5 The Game to talk with Chase & Big Joe this week. Then a trip back to 1998 as some of the original Predators discuss how much has changed since the first season.
Robby & Nick dive into how the pesky Nashville Predators are doing as of late & react to a 3-0 win over Chicago. What did Assistant GM Brian Poile have to say about the team to this point? More trade ideas come to the table before concluding with a preview on the Calgary Flames.
On this holiday edition of the show Robby & Nick dive into the recent success for Nashville but their most recent loss against Vancouver before going to Philadelphia. What did general manager Barry Trotz have to say about his team this week? Matt Duchene is set to make his return to Nashville on Saturday as Dallas visits.
Nick Kieser has an update on the Nashville Predators as they are now 16-13-0 this season after starting off 5-10-0. What has been going well before winning 3-2 in overtime against the Flyers? Nick heard from head coach Andrew Brunette & shared his thoughts on how this team has looked going 11-4-0 since November 14.
The Nashville Predators are wrapping up their road trip before coming back to town for a five game home stand. Robby & Nick discuss what the Preds have looked like out on the road & what the future is with Philip Tomasino. Ryan O'Reilly hopped on 102.5's Chase & Big Joe show before taking on the Winnipeg Jets, listen to that conversation right here. The guys close things out with news & notes around the league.
Robby Stanley and Nick Kieser are back for this week's edition of Preds Insiders. They chat about the opener of the road trip in Vancouver on Tuesday where the Predators fell 5-2, and talk about areas where Nashville has excelled and struggled through the first 9 games of the season.
Robby Stanley & Nick Kieser have you covered all season long talking Nashville Predators hockey! A new coach and GM are in the building so what are the expectations with the team this season & how did they do in Tampa Bay to kick if all off?
The Vegas Golden Knights won their first Stanley Cup on Tuesday evening. Robby Stanley breaks down the Predators offseason and gets additional thoughts from Joe Rexrode & Adam Vingan. Nick Kieser rounds out the program reacting to Vegas' run & what to expect from some pending free-agents.
Robby Stanley caught up with Willy Daunic after the Nashville Predators made it official and named Andrew Brunette the next head coach. Nick Kieser has his latest segment discussing what he's heard about some pending restricted free agents and some particular players' future with the organization.
In this edition of Preds Insiders, Robby Stanley, and Nick Kieser discuss the new hiring of Head Coach Andrew Brunette. The Nashville Predators look to go in a different direction with the franchise by relieving former head coach John Hynes and assistant coach Dan Lambert. Trotz mentioned he wants more of an offensive outlook on the future of this team. Brunette brings that mindset to the team. Brunette comes from the Florida Panthers with a 58-18-6 record (2021-22). Preds fans what are you most excited about with the new hiring of Head Coach Andrew Brunette? Listen to hear more.
Robby Stanley wonders what moves Barry Trotz could make this summer with the idea who are some trade candidates. Mike Zeisberger from NHL dot com joined Robby & Rexrode to discuss what the Predators moves may look like with one team in mind. Nick Kieser previews the AHL Calder Cup matchup between the Admirals and Stars prior to Game 3 & shares the latest on an under-the-radar pickup the Predators had this fall.
The NHL Playoffs are in round 2 & Robby Stanley caught up with incoming GM Barry Trotz in the meantime asking about John Hynes. Forward Luke Evangelista joined the show as the Milwaukee Admirals are poised to start their Divisional Final against the Texas Stars on Friday. Nick Kieser has his weekly report diving into the NHL playoffs as well as what the Admirals have in store against the Stars.
Robby Stanley catches you up on the NHL Playoffs and some headlines this week across the league. Meanwhile, up in Milwaukee the Admirals are preparing for the playoffs. Nick Kieser caught up with Head Coach Karl Taylor before the team goes to Winnipeg to take on the Moose.
The Nashville Predators will not be part of the race to the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2014. Robby Stanley breaks it down while forward Colton Sissons hopped on 102.5 The Game after Nashville was eliminated from the postseason. Nick Kieser reacts to the Preds latest news & what the future looks like ahead of the offseason.
The Nashville Predators have put themselves in playoff contention as they took down Carolina 3-0 on Thursday night. Robby Stanley breaks it down & discusses with Jeremy Gover. Nick Kieser catches up with Milwaukee Admirals captain Cole Schneider as the AHL squad has gone through a lot of prospects going to Nashville & making a playoff push of their own.
The Nashville Predators became the 4th NHL team to beat the Boston Bruins at home this season. Robby Stanley reacts & chats with AP writer Jim Diamond. Nick Kieser phones to the AHL with a call to Aaron Sims, the PxP voice of the Milwaukee Admirals, to get the latest on the development within the organization.
The Nashville Predators took down the Sabres 7-3 on Tuesday night. Robby Stanley breaks down the win with Joe Rexrode & discusses the future of the team with Adam Vingan. Nick Kieser has his weekly segment breaking down the play of Luke Evangelista & how the Preds are setup long term. Nick takes a took at the Preds success despite some big injuries to the lineup.
The Nashville Predators fell 4-2 to the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night. Robby Stanley breaks down his feelings about the team & spoke with David Poile earlier this week. Nick Kieser dives into his reservations about the organization and who needs to pick up the pace or who could possibly be pieces shipped out.
The Nashville Predators returned from All-Star break this week on Tuesday losing 5-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights. Robby Stanley recaps what he got out of the loss & more. Predators General Manager David Poile joins the show & Nick Kieser has his latest installment of 'Kieser's Corner'
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Robby Stanley kicks things off by addressing the Predators winning their last 4 of 5 games. General Manager David Poile & TV PxP voice Willy Daunic join the program as well before the All-Star break. Nick Kieser has his latest installment of Kieser's Corner as well.
Robby Stanley reacts to the Nashville Predators play as of late & the current playoff picture. Filip Forsberg joins the show & Nick Kieser has another edition of Kieser's Corner.
The Nashville Predators have lost 4 in a row. Robby Stanley opens the latest edition discussing the latest on the team with Joe Rexrode. Mattias Ekholm stops by after the 6-3 loss to the Oilers & Nick Kieser round out the show on what stand out to him here in last week.
The Nashville Predators were back in action Tuesday evening against the Anaheim Ducks coming away with a 2-1 OT win. Robby chats with Matt Duchene following the game & catches up with Jeremy Gover. To cap it all off Nick Kieser joins for 'Kieser's Corner' before the Preds hit the road for three games.
Robby Stanley kicks off this week's edition of Preds Insiders by addressing the ramped up intensity at practice & what needs to change after a sluggish start to the season. Preds forward Mikael Granlund and radio analyst Hal Gill stop by, and Nick Kieser returns in the final segment with his assessment of the Predators.
Robby Stanley takes a dive into how the Preds did in Bern & Prague to kick off the 22-23 season. Matt Duchene shares his experience from the trip to Europe & more on this edition of Preds Insiders.
What should the expectation be for this Predators team? Where will they finish in the Central Division? Robby Stanley and Joe Rexrode discuss.
It's officially hockey season. Robby is joined by Joe Rexrode and Emma Lingan to discuss the Predators' additions heading into the season!
With Nino Niederreiter signing in Nashville, are the Preds done with their offseason moves? How much better are they? Willy Daunic joins Robby to discuss.
The Filip Forsberg saga is done! Adam Vingan joins Robby to break down the contract and what it means for the Predators moving forward.
Robby offers his thoughts on the Ryan McDonagh trade for the Predators and looks ahead to potential moves at the NHL Draft and in free agency. John Glennon joins as well from NHL.com.
Could former Preds coach Barry Trotz be on his way back to Nashville for a role in Preds management? We discuss an interesting report from Pierre LeBrun.
Adam Vingan from The Athletic offers his thoughts on Filip Forsberg's contract situation and other offseason storylines for the Predators.
In this edition of Preds Insiders, Robby Stanley is joined by Jeremy Gover to discuss the Preds offseason.
Game 4 between the Preds & Avs takes place tonight can the Preds get a win in this series? Chase McCabe will join robby to look ahead at the game. Jim Diamond & Jeremy Gover join the show as well.
Robby Stanley is joined by John Glennon to give you the 2022 NHL Playoff Edition of Preds Insiders! Tune in as the guys get you up to date on the Preds upcoming 1st Round match up against the Colorado Avalanche.
On this week's episode of Preds Insiders with host Robby Stanley:
-0:00, The Preds earned just one standings point in two games this weekend as we head into the final week of the regular season
-11:30, Jeremy K. Gover joins the show
-28:00, Juuse Saros was pulled in Saturday's loss at Tampa and then David Rittich got the start Sunday against the Wild. What does that set up for this week in goal?
-33:15, Preds Pre and Postgame host Darren McFarland
In this edition of Preds Insiders Robby Stanley is joined by Shaun Smith from On The Forecheck to recap Preds action and talk everything upcoming in Smashville.
102.5 The Game program director joins Chase McCabe on this week's episode of Preds Insiders!
On this week's Preds Insiders with host Robby Stanley:
-0:00, The Preds beat the Flyers last night behind Tanner Jeannot's dad strength
-11:30, Darren McFarland weighs in on Luke Kunin's goal last night and more
-23:00, Looking ahead at the Preds' two non-playoff opponents this week
Robby Stanley and Jeremy K. Gover break down the NHL's trade deadline and talk about the latest on Filip Forsberg's contract.
On this week's edition of Preds Insiders with host Robby Stanley:
-0:00, Robby recaps a 1-1 road trip including a blowout win over the Sharks, as well as the Central Division playoff picture heading into a big week
-11:15, Paul Skrbina from The Tennessean joins the show
-29:55, Are we seeing the best individual Preds season we've ever seen from Roman Josi?
-40:00, Robby examines John Hynes' recent changes to the Preds forward lines
It's a hat trick of top notch hockey guests alongside host Robby Stanley on this week's episode of Preds Insiders:
-0:00, 102.5 The Game's Joe Rexrode gives us his state of the Preds.
-14:45, Preds pregame show host Darren McFarland tells us what he thinks about a possible extension for Filip Forsberg as he becomes a free agent this summer.
-23:15, Jeremy K. Gover of the Predators Radio Network and AP Radio joins to discuss Juuse Saros. Are we truly appreciating what he's accomplished thus far this season?
-35:30, Roman Josi will be joining Juuse Saros at the NHL All Star Game this weekend in Las Vegas!
Host Robby Stanley is joined by Shaun Smith of On The Forecheck for this week's edition of Preds Insiders on 102.5 The Game! Listen Monday nights from 6-7 on 102.5 The Game.
Robby Stanley talks Preds with Brooks Bratten following a trip to Boston. The Predators continue to battle in the central division standings as they travel to St. Louis and host Winnipeg on Thursday.
Jeremy K. Gover from AP Radio joins Robby Stanley on this week's episode of Preds Insiders:
-0:00, The Preds continue their good hockey out of the Christmas/COVID pause, most recently with a dominant home win over the Blackhawks.
-12:45, Filip Forsberg had another multi-point game in the 6-1 win Saturday, what do we think about his future with the Preds as he continues to tear it up in his contract year?
-30:00, Should John Hynes be in the NHL coach of the year conversation? Jeremy K. tells us if John H. should with the Jack A.
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Robby is joined by Penalty Box Radio's Justin Bradford and NHL.com's Dan Rosen as they discuss the NHL's pause and decision to back out of the Olympics due to COVID-19.
102.5 The Game's Robby Stanley takes the reins as the new host of Preds Insiders! Robby recaps another perfect week for the Preds as they run their winning streak to seven games before a COVID shutdown puts the team away from action for a week. Adam Vingan from The Athletic joins the show this week (12:45).
Ryan Porth hosts Preds Insiders for the final time and introduces Robby Stanley as the next host of the show! The guys also discuss the Predators' 5-game winning streak, Eeli Tolvanen's hot streak and Roman Josi's Norris Trophy candidacy.
Predators broadcaster Terry Crisp joins Ryan Porth on this week's edition of Preds Insiders:
-0:00, Ryan and Crispy recap the past week's games, including four goals from Filip Forsberg against the Jackets and his OT winner against the Habs, all assisted by Mikael Granlund.
-17:30, Crispy gives his thoughts on Eeli Tolvanen's development
-38:00, In light of Mikael Granlund's recent hot streak, Ryan re-examines the Fiala for Granlund swap with Minnesota a few years down the road.
Robby Stanley joins Ryan Porth to discuss the Nashville Predators at the quarter point of the regular season following a 6-2 loss at Colorado. Is this team any better or worse than expected? Plus, the guys debate Adam Vingan's column on Filip Forsberg and have "Buy or Sell" through the first quarter of the season.
Adam Vingan of The Athletic joins Ryan Porth to recap the Predators' 3-2 win vs. Anaheim and the current state of the team 18 games into the season. Can Matt Duchene & Ryan Johansen sustain their early-season success? What does Filip Forsberg's future look like as he soon returns from injury?
Chase McCabe joins Ryan Porth to discuss the Predators' hot stretch of late, winning 8 times in their last 10 games. When will the fans fully believe in this team? Also, when will Juuse Saros start getting more national recognition and conversation for the Vezina Trophy?
Robby Stanley joins Ryan Porth to discuss the latest on the Nashville Predators, including an up-and-down road swing and an OT loss at Chicago. They also discuss the Filip Forsberg injury and how the team should proceed with Forsberg now that he's out with yet another injury in his contract year.
Ryan Porth hosts Preds Insiders Monday nights at 6 on 102.5 The Game! This week's show:
-0:00, Adam Vingan from The Athletic recaps the shootout win over the Islanders on Saturday to finish up the home-heavy month of October.
-16:15, Adam and Ryan grade the Preds players through the first month of the season
-32:00, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski joins the show to discuss the Blackhawks' sexual assault news and fallout from the last week.
Predators radio host Darren McFarland joins Ryan Porth on this week's episode of Preds Insiders!
-0:00, Recapping the back-to-back road games this weekend, losing at Winnipeg and winning emphatically in Minnesota.
-25:15, An update on Phil Tomasino's young NHL career so far and why the guys were happy to see him playing on Saturday night after a mistake Thursday vs. the Rangers.
-39:00, Looking ahead to this week starting with Tuesday's home game against the Sharks
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Robby Stanley joins Ryan Porth for a podcast-only edition of Preds Insiders. The guys react to the first two games of the new season, including the performance offensively from the star players, as well as some interesting roster decisions with Philip Tomasino and Cody Glass.
Adam Vingan from The Athletic joins host Ryan Porth for this week's edition of Preds Insiders before the regular season starts Thursday night!
-0:00, Reaction to the Preds' final roster cuts and the opening night lineup
-16:00, True or False: 2021-22 Preds Edition
-28:00, Our predictions for the Central Division and the rest of the NHL
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Predators Radio Analyst Hal Gill joins Ryan Porth to discuss a myriad of topics 10 days away from the regular season opener...
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Impressions of Phillip Tomasino & Egor Afanasyev in preseason
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What's next for Alexandre Carrier? What about Dante Fabbro & Phillipe Myers?
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Is the contract situation for both Mattias Ekholm & Filip Forsberg a potential distraction?
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Will lower preseason expectations benefit this team?
On this week's episode of Preds Insiders with host Ryan Porth:
-0:00, Brooks Bratten of NashvillePredators.com and the Predators Official Podcast joins to recap the preseason-opening doubleheader in Florida on Sunday.
-17:00, Brooks sticks around to discuss expectations for Eeli Tolvanen in his first full, 82-game NHL season. Where can and should he improve this year?
-33:45, An encore presentation of our training camp preview conversation with Preds head coach John Hynes from last week.
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Ryan Porth previews Preds training camp, which starts later this week, on this week's episode of Preds Insiders:
-0:00, Preds head coach John Hynes joins the show for an extended interview previewing training camp and the season
-16:20, Predators pregame show host Darren McFarland joins Ryan to discuss the top storylines of Preds preseason
Predators head coach John Hynes joins Ryan Porth to preview 2021 training camp on Preds Insiders!
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Host Ryan Porth kicks off the 2021-22 season of Preds Insiders by previewing Predators training camp with NHL.com's Robby Stanley (0:00) and discussing the Central Division outlook as well as NHLers' return to the Olympics with Greg Wyshynski from ESPN (37:00).
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Ryan Porth hosts this week's edition of Preds Insiders
-0:00, Ryan pays tribute to our friend, colleague, and GM Floyd Reese, who passed away this weekend.
-11:00, Brooks Bratten of NashvillePredators.com (growl growl growl) joins to recap the Preds prospect performances at development camp last week
-31:45, Adam Vingan from The Athletic gives his thoughts on Juuse Saros' new four year contract with Nashville
Adam Vingan joins Ryan Porth to react to the Juuse Saros contract, as he and the Predators avoided arbitration.
Predators Director of Player Personnel Jeff Kealty joins Ryan to weigh in on the top prospects that will be featured at this week's Development Camp in Nashville.
It's Preds Insiders! Ryan Porth is joined by Jeff Kealty keeping you up to date on everything in the Preds offseason
Justin Bradford from Penalty Box Radio joins Ryan Porth on this week's episode of Preds Insiders:
-0:00, Grading the Predators' offseason so far
-14:00, Deal or No Deal with Nashville's contract extension candidates
-30:00, How well is the farm system set up for future success?
Ryan Porth welcomes in Joe Rexrode from Robby & Rexrode and The Athletic for this week's episode of Preds Insiders, talking offseason and the Preds' recent moves.
Preds Insiders with Ryan Porth is joined by Jeremy Gover to bring you up to date on the Preds offseason and everything NHL!
Robby Stanley of NHL.com and Robby & Rexrode joins Ryan Porth to react to the loss of Calle Jarnkrok to Seattle and the impending start of free agency. Should GM David Poile be active in free agency? What should they do on the goaltending front behind Juuse Saros?
Plus, Chris Peters of Hockey Sense joins the show to recap the Predators' 2021 draft class and look ahead to the team's future.
Justin Bradford of Penalty Box Radio joins Ryan Porth for this week's episode of Preds Insiders, discussing the Preds expansion draft list, Pekka Rinne's retirement, and the Ryan Ellis trade.
Chase McCabe joins Ryan Porth to discuss an array of offseason topics with the Nashville Predators. Who will they protect from Seattle for the expansion draft? Should the Preds enter the trade market for the top stars said to be available? What should Mattias Ekholm's potential contract extension look like?
Ryan Porth is joined by Adam Vingan to discuss the Viktor Arvidsson trade to Los Angeles and what it means moving forward for the Nashville Predators: How did we get here where Arvidsson is being dealt? How did Seattle's expansion draft impact the trade decision? Will Arvidsson bounce back in LA? What's next for David Poile this offseason?
Ryan Porth is joined by the formerly-retired, incomparable Jeremy K. Gover on this week's episode of Preds Insiders. The K stands for Knowledge.
Justin Bradford of Penalty Box Radio joins host Ryan Porth on this week's Preds Insiders. Topics include Barry Trotz's Islanders thriving in the playoffs once again, Filip Forsberg's potential, and the Preds' offseason goals.
It's Preds Insiders with Ryan Porth joined this week by Adam Vingan discussing the Preds and the NHL off season!
In this edition of Preds Insiders, Robby Stanley recaps the Preds 2020-21 season and looks at the upcoming offseason!
In this latest edition on Preds Insiders, Ryan Porth and Robby Stanley break down the Preds Game 5 OT loss to Carolina, then get you set for a Game 6 at home!
Ryan Porth recaps the Preds' two overtime wins over the weekend and previews Game 5 of a tied series with both teams' TV broadcasters!
-0:00, Preds TV voice Willy Daunic
-34:00, Canes TV voice Mike Maniscalo
Ryan Porth and Chase McCabe break down the Preds Game 1 in the 2021 Playoffs and get you set for Game 2!
Adam Vingan from The Athletic joins Ryan Porth to preview the Preds/Canes playoff series, tell us how Juuse Saros has elevated his play to get us to this point, and predict every first round series.
Justin Bradford of Penalty Box Radio joins Ryan Porth to recap Pekka Rinne's possible final NHL game and preview the first round playoff series
Ryan Porth and Robby Stanley bring you up to speed on the Preds current run to the playoffs!
Chase McCabe joins Ryan Porth to discuss what the Predators did and did not do at the trade deadline.
Ryan Porth discusses the Preds' big win over the Blackhawks and the trade deadline with two elite guests on this week's edition of Preds Insiders!
-0:00, Preds radio network analyst Hal Gill joins the show to recap the Preds' great play over the last month and how they've shut down the Blackhawks so far this season.
-18:30, Hal sticks around to tell us his experiences of getting traded at the deadline as a player which he experienced... a lot.
-34:00, ESPN NHL reporter Greg Wyshynski joins the show to discuss what the Preds could do at the trade deadline and the Preds' approach to buying or selling.
Robby Stanley joins host Ryan Porth on this week's episode of Preds Insiders:
-0:00, The Preds sweep the Blackhawks on the road to pull into a tie for the last playoff spot in the central division.
-17:30, Do we buy the Preds as a playoff team after this recent stretch?
-31:45, Pekka Rinne and Juuse Saros have both turned it on during this recent win streak.
Ryan Porth and Justin Bradford of Penalty Box Radio recap the shootout win in Dallas, put a lid on the lengthy road trip, and go rookie by rookie in this week's episode of Preds Insiders:
-0:00, The Preds come from behind to win in Dallas as Eeli Tolvanen ties it late and Calle Jarnkrok stays hot by burying the shootout winner. Hear Pete and Hal's elite goal call on the game-tier!
-17:10, Does the higher than expected output on the world's longest road trip change what the Preds should do at the upcoming trade deadline?
-32:45, How does Justin grade each Preds' rookie's impact this season? We go man by man as their playing times have all increased.
Adam Vingan of The Athletic joins Ryan Porth to talk all things Nashville Predators:
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Reaction to the 4-1 win at Tampa Bay
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Impressions of Eeli Tolvanen and the other rookies
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Enjoying Pekka Rinne in potentially his final season
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Mattias Ekholm's trade outlook before the April 12th deadline
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Filip Forsberg's future
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NHL returning to ESPN
Ryan Porth recaps last night's shootout win in Dallas and much more on this week's episode of Preds Insiders:
-0:00, Preds TV analyst Chris Mason joins the show to recap the last week of games.
-19:00, Is there a silver lining to the Preds' poor start to the season?
-29:00, Scott Burnside from The Athletic gives the national reporter perspective on Nashville's struggles.
Ryan Porth is joined by Preds broadcaster Willy Daunic and Chicago Wolves AHL head coach Ryan Warsofsky:
-0:00, Willy Daunic aka Willie Dynamite joins Ryan to discuss the Preds' series against the Red Wings and Blue Jackets last week.
-23:00, Ryan breaks down news from Elliotte Friedman that the Predators only have three untouchable players at the trade deadline. Who was left potentially exposed that surprised us?
-34:45, Chicago Wolves head coach Ryan Warsofsky joins the show to discuss coaching Predators prospects on their one-year-only AHL affiliate and how Phil Tomasino has performed since arriving from the World Juniors.
Ryan Porth shares a theory as to why he thinks the Nashville Predators find themselves near the Central Division cellar just 17 games into the season. Plus, Terry Crisp joins the show to weigh in on the Saturday win at Columbus... and Robby Stanley joins the show to discuss the latest trade rumors surrounding the team.
Robby Stanley from "Robby & Rexrode" joins Ryan Porth to discuss the lack of offense at times. Could we see more Pekka Rinne in the future of this shortened season .
Ryan Porth and Adam Vingan get you up to date on full Preds news and analysis on the latest edition of Preds Insiders!
Ryan Porth is joined on this week's episode of Preds Insiders by Robby Stanley (0:00) to discuss the Preds' two losses in Dallas and Greg Wyshynski (36:45) to look around the division and league after the Jackets trade PL Dubois to Winnipeg for Patrik Laine.
Ryan Porth is joined by Adam Vingan and Terry Crisp to look ahead to the 2021 Nashville Predators season that starts Thursday night! Plus, Predators COO Michelle Kennedy joins the show to discuss how the team is starting the season without fans in the arena. Also, Ryan gives his final prediction for where the Preds will finish inside the new-look Central Division.
Robby Stanley joins Ryan Porth to break down the start of Predators training camp and opening comments from Ryan Ellis and Roman Josi saying the team's work ethic needs to be better this season. Plus, the guys discuss the JOFA line's importance and how the depth chart would look like currently.
Ryan Porth is joined by our very own Willy Daunic getting geared up for the upcoming Preds Season!
Justin Bradford of Penalty Box Radio joins Ryan Porth for this week's episode of Preds Insiders discussing the league's return to play and how the Preds could fare in their new division:
-0:00, The parameters of the 2021 NHL season are set! We bring you up to speed on the essentials.
-14:30, Games will be played against the same team consecutively in two or three game series, greatly altering the goaltending situation league-wide. How do Saros and Rinne stack up?
-27:30, Philip Tomasino and Eeli Tolvanen are expected to make the team. Where can they be expected to play and what will John Hynes rely on them to do?
-42:00, The Central Division is very different this year. Can the Preds make a run at the division crown or finish in the top four to make the playoffs?
Chase McCabe joins Ryan Porth for tonight's episode of Preds Insiders, discussing the offseason and expectations for Filip Forsberg in 2021.
Ryan Porth is joined by three hockey guests on this week's edition of Preds Insiders:
-0:00, Jeff Marek of SportsNet
-17:00, Adam Vingan, Preds reporter for The Athletic
-33:30, New Preds defenseman Mark Borowiecki
New Preds defenseman Mark Borowiecki joins Ryan Porth on this week's edition of Preds Insiders!
Ryan Porth interviews a pair of former Preds on this week's edition of Preds Insiders!
-0:00, Preds Radio Network analyst Hal Gill joins the show to discuss the ongoing labor negotiations and what the return to play could look like in January or later with those negotiations currently moving slowly.
-31:00, JP Dumont phones in to discuss his new role as the head hockey coach at Montgomery Bell Academy, what it's like coaching high school hockey during the pandemic, and this Wednesday's big game against Father Ryan which will be broadcast on 102.5 The Game!
Ryan Porth and Robby Stanley keep you up to date with the latest Preds news and analysis.
On tonight's Preds Insiders with Ryan Porth:
-0:00, ESPN NHL writer Greg Wyshynski
-18:00, Preds TV broadcaster Chris Mason
-38:15, Preds Senior Manager of Creative Services Jackie Fisher discusses the new Reverse Retro uniforms.
Predators CEO Sean Henry (0:00) and The Athletic's Adam Vingan (29:00) join Ryan Porth on this week's episode of Preds Insiders! Topics include what the NHL is planning for the 2020-21 season's modified schedule and whether or not the Raptors could play their home games in Nashville this winter.
Ryan Porth welcomes three guests into this week's edition of Preds Insiders:
-2:15, Predators head coach John Hynes joins the show to discuss the offseason so far.
-23:00, Scott Burnside from The Athletic phones in with the latest on when and how the '20-'21 season could start.
-40:00, We reprise our post-draft interview with NHL Network's Craig Button.
Predators head coach John Hynes joins Ryan Porth on this week's edition of Preds Insiders! Topics include the offseason so far, how the team can fulfill his goals of becoming tougher and younger, and new assistant coach hire Todd Richards.
Darren McFarland joins Ryan Porth for this week's edition of Preds Insiders! Topics include legendary announcer Doc Emrick retiring Monday morning and the Preds' offseason moves and departures so far.
Adam Vingan of The Athletic joins Ryan Porth on this week's edition of Preds Insiders to discuss the team's early offseason moves:
-0:00, The Predators will have a very different look next season, how much influence did John Hynes have on these moves in his first offseason?
-14:20, Do the Preds still need another winger and is Taylor Hall a possibility?
-26:45, Adam gives his thoughts on each Preds move, coverin' Kunin to Cousins and everyone in between. Plus he LOVES the selection of Iaroslav Askarov in the first round of the NHL Draft.
-38:50, Which Preds offseason loss will be the most impactful on the ice?
EMERGENCY POD!!!
Robby Stanley (2:00) joins Ryan Porth to discuss the Nick Bonino trade, Kyle Turris buyout and whether the Preds should pursue Taylor Hall in free agency.
Craig Button (29:00) joins the show to break down the Predators' selection of Yaroslav Askarov at 11th overall and why it was the right choice, plus his analysis of Luke Evangelista at 42nd overall.
Adam Vingan from The Athletic joins Ryan Porth on this week's Preds Insiders, previewing the start of the NHL offseason which comes in hot this week:
-0:00, The Preds have three more days to buy out Kyle Turris. Will they do it? Could they trade him?
-16:00, Free agency is looming, who should the Preds look for on the open market?
-32:45, The NHL Draft is tomorrow, who could the Predators take 11th overall?
-44:30, Rapid fire offseason questions for Mr. Adam.
Justin Bradford from Penalty Box Radio joins Ryan Porth for this week's episode of Preds Insiders, discussing free agency and expectations for Craig Smith and Mikael Granlund as they test the waters and consider leaving Nashville.
Roman Josi wins the Norris Trophy and Ryan Porth and Willy Daunic went right to your radios to talk about it!
-0:00, Roman Josi wins the Norris!
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6:30, Josi joins the show live for his first interview after winning the award.
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15:30, Why did Josi deserve the recognition? We examine the stats and analytics that brought the Norris to Smashville.
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24:30, What does the future of Josi's NHL career look like with John Hynes taking over?
-38:25, A quick update on the Stanley Cup Final
Preds defenseman Roman Josi joins Ryan Porth and Willy Daunic on Preds Insiders right after winning the 2019-20 Norris Trophy! He tells us what it means to win the award, why he will share it will his current and former teammates in the Preds organization, and whether or not his dogs were excited about the win.
Ryan Porth is joined by three guests on Tuesday's edition of Preds Insiders:
-4:20, New Predators assistant coach Dan Hinote on joining the organization and his relationships with John Hynes and Ryan Johansen.
-22:10, Adam Vingan from The Athletic on Peter Laviolette becoming the Capitals head coach this morning.
-38:30, Sportsnet hockey reporter Andrew Berkshire looks at both conference final series as the Stars clinch the West with a Game 5 OT win Monday night.
New Preds assistant coach and former NHL defenseman Dan Hinote joins Ryan Porth on Preds Insiders to discuss his new role, joining the Preds organization, and his outlook on the job alongside John Hynes.
Justin Bradford of Penalty Box Radio joins Ryan Porth for this week's edition of Preds Insiders, as heard at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 31. Tonight's topics:
-0:00, The NHL playoffs trudge on in Toronto and Edmonton as four teams get their chance to clinch a conference finals berth in the next 30 hours. Barry Trotz and the Isles seem well on their way to that penultimate round. Is Trotz the best coach in the NHL right now?
-14:30, Matt Duchene was hit or miss in his first season with the Preds. How do we assess his body of work now that the nearly 12-month long season is done?
-26:45, The Athletic released their NHL organizational rankings this week. How do the Preds prospects stack up?
-39:00, Did the Preds model themselves after another team? And was it... lightning strikes black cats shrieks glass breaks THE PENGUINS???
Chase McCabe joins Ryan Porth for Monday's episode of Preds Insiders:
-0:00, Round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs is underway from the hub cities. The Avs dismantled the Coyotes who beat the Preds, do we take anything from that? Also, the Caps lost to Barry Trotz and fired Todd Reirden. Should John Hynes consider hiring Reirden as an assistant coach in Nashville?
-15:45, An examination of Peter Laviolette's tenure with the Preds.
-27:10, Chase gives his three big keys for the Preds offseason.
-40:30, The Preds announced Monday that they are loaning top prospect Eeli Tolvanen to Jokerit in the KHL until training camp begins in November or December. What do we think of the move and do we expect Tolvanen to play for the Preds in '20-'21?
Justin Bradford of Penalty Box Radio joins Ryan Porth for Monday's episode of Preds Insiders and we continue our offseason updates and predictions:
-0:00, The Preds announced Monday that assistant coach Dan Muse will not be retained and interim assistant Rob Scuderi will return to his role in player development. What do these moves mean and who could the Preds use to fill these two coaching staff vacancies alongside John Hynes?
-13:15, Floyd Reese asked David Poile, from one GM to another, what would you use your magic wand for if you had one to fix the Preds right now? Poile's answer was frank and intriguing.
-25:00, Who will stay and who will go from the 2019-20 Preds?
-35:30, Some realistic dream additions for next year's Preds roster, including a few from Tampa Bay.
Adam Vingan from The Athletic joins Ryan Porth on Wednesday's Preds Insiders to continue our reflection on the 2019-20 season and what's next for the Preds:
-0:00, Ryan and Adam recap the wild 5OT game between Columbus and Tampa then break down what the Preds players said after the series loss to Arizona.
-13:15, Will the Preds stick with their same core of players moving forward despite postseason failures the last three seasons? Is it possible to win with this group in future years and who will go (if anyone)?
-27:00, What are the Preds options with Kyle Turris moving forward? Adam wrote a big piece about that very question today on The Athletic and gives his case for the team buying out Turris' contract.
-37:30, Juuse Saros is clearly the Preds goalie of the future, how confident should we be in him moving forward?
The Predators lost their Qualifying Round series. Then they lost the draft lottery. Ryan Porth and Jeremy K. Gover assess the damage on Preds Insiders:
-0:00, Was the NHL draft lottery rigged for the Rangers?? Probably not but it's fun to speculate! Also what went wrong in the Preds/Coyotes series.
-13:30, Have the Preds taken steps backward every year since the 2017 Cup Final? Ryan Ellis seems to think this year's team took a step forward after the coaching change.
-27:45, We give some pred-spective on where this year's disappointment ranks in franchise history.
-36:00, Looking ahead, which players will the Preds allow to move on in free agency or trade?
Ryan Porth reacts to the Preds' season ending overtime loss to the Arizona Coyotes and talks with The Athletic's Adam Vingan about the state of the Preds franchise.
Ryan Porth and Justin Bradford gives you full in depth analysis of Game 3 between the Preds and Arizona!
In today's episode of Preds Insiders, Ryan Porth spoke to The Morning Drive's Robby Stanley about the Predators' game two victory against the Coyotes and discuss what to expect in game 3.
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Game 2 Recap & Highlights (0:00)
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Robby Stanley (12:17)
Robby Stanley of The Morning Drive joins Ryan Porth to give his thoughts on the Preds' game two win over the Coyotes.
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Ryan & Robby discuss who they think should start between the pipes in game three.
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The guys give their impressions of the team's play on Tuesday.
Ryan Porth and Chase McCabe recap the Preds game one qualifying round loss to the Coyotes and diagnose what changes are needed for game two:
-0:00, The guys react to the Preds loss Sunday, in which they fell behind 3-0 in the first and had to work their way back to a one goal loss.
-13:10, There have been a ton of penalties across the league since the restart, and the Preds were no exception. How do they cut that out in game two?
-26:25, Juuse Saros gave up four goals but wasn't necessarily at fault for the game one loss. Who will start Tuesday?
-34:20, Chase and Ryan look around the NHL on day three and give their predictions for the Preds/Yotes rematch.
Ryan Porth recaps the Preds exhibition win over Dallas and looks ahead to the Qualifying Round series against the Coyotes on a special Friday edition of Preds Insiders with two special guests:
-0:00, Preds TV broadcaster and 102.5 The Game host Willy Daunic joins Ryan to discuss yesterday's win and what he's expecting in the best of five series against the Yotes.
-24:40, Jeff Marek from Sportsnet phones in to discuss what he's enjoyed about the exhibition games, what the Preds must do to make a run, and his excitement for a full month of all day hockey starting tomorrow.
-39:40, Ryan makes his prediction for the Preds/Coyotes series.
Ryan Porth is joined by Brooks Bratten as they get you geared up for the upcoming Preds Playoff!
Darren McFarland joins Ryan Porth to discuss the upcoming postseason for the NHL and Nashville Predators. How do they feel about the NHL's return to play versus other sports? Who will break out for the Preds this postseason? Will Rinne or Saros get the nod between the pipes?
Hal Gill joined Ryan Porth to give his biggest takeaways from the Preds scrimmage today! Ryan also breaks down what he wants to see from Filip Forsberg and whether or not Preds fans should feel more confident in this playoff format compared to the traditional format!
Adam Vingan of The Athletic joined Ryan Porth to discuss Ryan Johansen, revisit Jared & The GM's interview with coach John Hynes and more!
Jeremy K. Gover from the Preds Radio Network joined Ryan Porth to discuss the bizarre circumstances regarding the return to play, if this Stanley Cup will come with an asterisk as well as engage in more goalie discussion!
Ryan Porth reacts to the Preds' first day back on the ice in preparation for the playoffs! Ryan addresses the team's biggest questions going into their return to play as well as talk to Justin Bradford from Penalty Box Radio joins the show to discuss covering a practice in a pandemic, the Preds goalie situation and more!
Ryan Porth hosts a special Friday night edition of Preds Insiders to preview the start of training camp on Monday! Ryan is joined by a trio of interview guests as the Preds return to the ice:
-0:00, Former Predator goalie and current TV analyst Chris Mason joins the show to discuss the players' mentality as they return and prepare for the playoffs, and what the local TV broadcasts could look and sound like for the qualifying round games.
-23:45, Adam Vingan of The Athletic joins to tell us where the Preds stand under a relatively new coach and with two goalies on even standing heading into their best of five series.
-39:45, Craig Morgan (not the country star) joins Ryan from Phoenix to give the Coyotes perspective heading into the play-in round.
Chase McCabe fills in for Ryan Porth and is joined by Penalty Box Radio's Justin Bradford. They discuss the NHL's Return to Play Plan and what the future looks like for the Preds.
Chase McCabe joined Ryan Porth on Preds Insiders to discuss Ryan Johansen's challenges during the regular season, the Preds' preparation going into the NHL's modified playoff format, Ryan's NHL playoff predictions and more!
Predators center Ryan Johansen joins Ryan Porth to discuss a number of different topics:
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The NHL's Return to Play format
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His personal performance in the 2019-20 season
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Roman Josi's quest for the Norris Trophy
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What it means to play in Nashville
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What inspired him to play hockey and get to the NHL
Justin Bradford from Penalty Box Radio joined Ryan Porth to discuss the recent events surrounding our country, UAH saving their hockey program and which Preds will benefit the most from the stoppage!
Ryan Porth and Adam Vingan from The Athletic break down the NHL's Return to Play plan that Gary Bettman announced Monday afternoon. The Predators know that they will face the Coyotes in a best-of-five series once play resumes. On the show:
-0:00, Breaking down the league announcement and what it means for the Preds
-13:15, Diagnosing what a 24-team playoff could look like and the various factors making it an ultra equal playing field.
-29:00, Details on the multi-tiered NHL draft lottery, also announced today.
-37:30, Hear a portion of Ryan Porth's interview with former Predator Harry Zolnierczyk from Game Night last Friday as originally seen on The Game Nashville Facebook page.
Jeremy K. Gover joined Ryan Porth to discuss memories of the magical Preds 2017 playoff run as well as give their take on the potential NHL plan to resume play.
Joe Rexrode of The Athletic joins Ryan Porth to discuss his column on Ryan Johansen and the state of the NHL's attempt to return this season.
Sportsnet's Jeff Marek joins Ryan Porth to give his thoughts on the NHL's attempt to return to action in 2020. Chase McCabe joins Ryan's discussion of the 30-for-30 style documentaries we'd like to see done for the Preds.
Former Predators forward Scott Hartnell joins Ryan Porth to recall some of his great memories in a Preds uniform...
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First NHL game as an 18-year-old (5:18)
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2004 playoff memories vs. Detroit (10:05)
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What if the Preds didn't suffer so many injuries in 2007? (12:20)
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On whether Hartnell knew the 2018 playoffs was his last shot (19:36)
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Hartnell's feelings on NHL potentially returning to empty arenas (24:32)
Ryan Porth satisfies the thirst for hockey content as he hosts another Preds Insiders in the middle of the NHL season hiatus! Ryan talks with Adam Vingan from The Athletic as well as Preds COO Michelle Kennedy!
(1:25)- Adam Vingan
(25:28)- Michelle Kennedy
The NHL's quarantine pause continues but it doesn't stop the hockey talk on Preds Insiders with Ryan Porth! On tonight's show:
-0:00, Preds radio network color analyst Hal Gill joins the show to discuss where the Preds stand at the pause and how the stoppage could effect John Hynes, Juuse Saros, Roman Josi's Norris candidacy, and more.
-11:20, Hal sticks around for a second segment to discuss his point of view on the league's potential resumption options as a former player.
-27:00, Emily Kaplan from ESPN joins the show to discuss the latest news about the league's contingency plans to finish the 2019-20 season.
-35:45, Preds captain Roman Josi spoke to the media via teleconference this afternoon. Hear the full interview discussing his Norris chances, playing NHL 20 against Anthony Bitetto, and more.
Preds analyst Terry Crisp joins Ryan Porth for this week's episode. The guys discuss the following:
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Crispy's story of joining the broadcast team (3:40)
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If he ever envisioned a broadcast career (9:03)
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Memories of the 2004 playoffs vs. Detroit (12:05)
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First memories of Shea Weber & Pekka Rinne (18:15)
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Where it went wrong for Peter Laviolette (21:30)
Former Predators defenseman Shane O'Brien joins Ryan Porth for an extended interview on tonight's episode of Preds Insiders!
Interview begins at the 3:35 mark of the podcast.
00:03:38 - Adam's 5 biggest what if's for the Preds 2019-20 season.
00:14:00 - The case for Roman Josi winning the Norris trophy.
00:25:48 - How do the Tokyo Olympics' postponement help the NHL's quest to finish the playoffs?
Robby Stanley from NHL.com joins Ryan Porth for a Monday edition of Preds Insiders! On tonight's show:
-3:15, The Predators sign AHL goaltender Connor Ingram to a three-year contract extension after acquiring him from the Lightning last summer. What is his future in the Preds organization after a strong first year with the Admirals this season?
-14:30, A minor update from the NHL on the season being paused by COVID-19 and what a potential eventual resumption of the 2019-20 season could look like.
-28:00, In honor of our Preds Instant Classic playoff games airing on 102.5 The Game, Ryan and Robby give their favorite Preds playoff series to watch and cover in team history.
-41:15, How are Ryan and Robby spending the quarantine time with the NHL on hiatus?
Preds TV Analyst Chris Mason joins Ryan Porth to talk about the NHL during their hiatus.
Justin Bradford joins Ryan Porth to discuss Filip Forsberg and if he's heating up down the stretch.
The guys also get into how the coronavirus could impact the NHL as the playoffs approach.
Robby Stanley of NHL.com and The Smash Brothers (Friday nights at 6 on 102.5 The Game) joins host Ryan Porth after the Predators' back-to-back shutout wins over the Stars. On tonight's show:
1;28, Weekend tornado relief and the community's continued rebuilding efforts 5:55, Reaction to back-to-back wins against Dallas 13:15, Has Juuse Saros officially surpassed Pekka Rinne for the #1 starter position after the two shutouts against the Stars? 24:30, Comparing John Hynes to Peter Laviolette 36:30, Potential coronavirus impact on the NHL
The Preds have hit a bit of a losing skid, Adam Vingan from The Athletic joins Ryan Porth to break down what's to come for the team.
Kara Hammer from Fox Sports TN joins Chase McCabe as the trade deadline has passed in the NHL!
Where do the Preds go from here?
Jeremy K. Gover from the Preds Radio Network joins host Ryan Porth for a trade deadline day edition of Preds Insiders, after David Poile acquires Korbinian Holzer from the Ducks from Matt Irwin and a fourth round pick. Topics today:
-0:00, Reacting to the deal with Anaheim and Rocco Grimaldi's two year contract extension signed this afternoon.
-13:30, Are we ok with what the Predators did or didn't do at the deadline?
-25:00, Where do the Preds stand after getting three out of four points over the weekend and what lies ahead in the next couple weeks?
-36:30, How much should Pekka Rinne play in the next handful of games with a busy schedule?
- Reaction to the 4-1 loss to Carolina (1:08)
- How many losses have the Preds had this season that left a "bad taste"? (16:06)
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How will this weekend's games impact the trade deadline? (28:30)
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What shall the Grimaldi-Bonino-Smith line be called? (39:57)
Adam Vingan of The Athletic joins Ryan Porth on Preds Insiders...
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Reaction to the pair of wins vs. St. Louis (1:00)
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If Game 1 of the playoffs were today, would Rinne or Saros start? (15:19)
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How much credit does John Hynes deserve for the recent success? (18:13)
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Does 3 straight wins change the team's trade deadline plans? (23:50)
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When could Ryan Ellis return to the lineup? (38:25)
Preds TV Voice Willy Daunic joins Ryan Porth as the Preds return from their Canadian road trip.
Ryan Porth and Chase McCabe get you ready for the game in Vancouver on Monday night's Preds Insiders! On the show:
-Chase McCabe’s ice-skating adventure at the Preds' outdoor rink (1:10) -Reaction to the loss at Edmonton on Saturday night (5:50) -Importance of tonight’s game in Vancouver (13:35) -Reaction to Adam Vingan’s trade tiers story in The Athletic (26:30) -What should the Preds do with Mikael Granlund? (38:50)
Nashville Predators President and CEO Sean Henry joins Ryan Porth for an hour of hockey talk!
Adam Vingan and Ryan Porth host Preds Insiders before the team hits the road for a Western Canada trip. Topics on tonight's show:
-Reaction to the 3-0 loss vs. Vegas (3:06) -Is the upcoming road trip “make or break” for this team? (12:15) -What would Adam do at the trade deadline if he were David Poile? (23:20) -What’s up with Viktor Arvidsson’s lack of production? (35:17) -A quick Preds-Jets preview (44:33)
Jeremy Gover of TheGameNashville.com joins Ryan Porth as the Preds drop a game to the Maple Leafs. They discuss whether or not the Preds will buy or sell at the trade deadline and if an outdoor hockey game can come to Nashville.
On this edition of Preds Insiders:
Robby’s first impression of John Hynes as head coach (2:44) What should the Preds do at the trade deadline? (12:54) What’s behind Mikael Granlund’s struggles in Nashville? (23:50) How do the Preds make it to the playoffs? (35:06)
Preds TV analyst Chris Mason joins host Ryan Porth for Preds Insiders to start the bye week. On tonight's show:
-Reaction to the 2-1 win vs. Buffalo (0:55)
-Chris Mason discusses Saturday night’s win (14:16) -Chris Mason discusses Ryan Johansen’s play (26:15) -Chris Mason discusses Roman Josi’s quest for the Norris Trophy (28:53)
-Ryan gives his 3 players that need to step up down the stretch (40:02)
Ryan Porth and Darren McFarland host Preds Insiders after the loss to the Oilers last night. Today's topics:
-Reaction to Oilers loss (1:20)
-Filip Forsberg's fantastic lacrosse goal (5:50) -Another NHL coach fired this morning (12:40)
-Should David Poile be active at the trade deadline? (26:30) -Comparing the 2017 Preds playoff run to the 2019 Titans (37:30)
Willy Daunic joins Ryan Porth in a special podcast version of Preds Insiders to react to Pekka Rinne's first NHL goal in the 5-2 win vs. Chicago.
Ryan and Robby Stanley react to John Hynes' first game and discuss what could be next for the Preds.
- Reaction to the 6-2 loss vs. Boston (2:20)
- Reaction to the David Poile press conference (12:58)
- How can John Hynes get this team on track? (25:25)
- How Peter Laviolette will be remembered here (39:15)
Ryan Porth and Chase McCabe react to the breaking news that the Predators have fired head coach Peter Laviolette, with guests:
-10:10, Sportsnet NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman joins the show to suggest who the Preds may hire as the next head coach.
-30:40, Robby Stanley of NHL.com joins the show to diagnose the state of the team and why the move was made
Sportsnet NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman joins Ryan Porth and Chase McCabe on Preds Insiders to discuss Peter Laviolette's firing, his reaction to the news, and possible replacements.
Willy Daunic joins Ryan Porth to break down the latest with the Nashville Predators!
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Reaction to the back-to-back wins at New York (1:00)
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Is this a season-defining road trip? (12:40)
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Is Juuse Saros stealing starts from Pekka Rinne? (25:20)
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A preview of tomorrow night's game at Ottawa (37:50)
Ryan is out sick, so Chase McCabe sits with Thomas Willis as the Preds are on a win streak!
Adam Vingan joins Ryan Porth to break down the latest on the Nashville Predators...
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Reaction to the Preds' 6-4 win vs. New Jersey & P.K. Subban's return (2:25)
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The success of the Grimaldi-Bonino-Smith line (11:10)
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Reaction to Peter Laviolette's statement (25:05)
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Are we concerned about Pekka Rinne? (34:35)
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Would Taylor Hall be a fit for Nashville? (41:55)
Ryan Porth breaks down all the storylines from Tuesday's loss to Tampa Bay and looks ahead to P.K. Subban's return...
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Terry Crisp reacts to the Ryan Johansen discipline and Kyle Turris' return to the lineup (12:20)
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Greg Wyshynski of ESPN talks P.K. Subban, Taylor Hall and the Preds (28:24)
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Is Ryan concerned about where this Preds team stands in early December? (39:35)
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P.K. Subban returns Saturday (44:30)
Chase McCabe joins Ryan Porth for all the latest happenings on the Nashville Predators.
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Predators practice update: Is Kyle Turris back in? (2:40)
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Reaction to weekend back-to-back vs. Carolina & Florida (13:37)
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Is Pekka Rinne still the #1 goalie for the Preds? (27:10)
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Reaction to Robert Bortuzzo's comments regarding his suspension (38:55)
Adam Vingan of The Athletic joins Ryan Porth to discuss the latest on the Predators following two wins against St. Louis:
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Preds sweep the home-and-home from the Blues (0:55)
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What's going on with Kyle Turris? (8:40)
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Will Pekka Rinne or Juuse Saros start Wednesday? (26:45)
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Ryan Johansen stepping up (35:15)
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Reaction to the Robert Bortuzzo suspension (38:25)
Ryan opens the show by discussing what's happened in the Preds' recent skid.
00:16:45 - Ryan talks about the team's line chemistry.
00:35:43 - Braden Gall joins Ryan.
Justin Bradford of Penalty Box Radio joins Ryan Porth to discuss the current state of the Predators
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Reaction to the 7-2 loss to Chicago (0:45)
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Reaction to Milwaukee call-ups (11:55)
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Where have things gone wrong in this stretch? (14:10)
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TSN 1290 Winnipeg's Kevin Olszewski previews Preds-Jets (22:30)
00:04:37 - Ryan Porth and Jeremy Gover recap the Predators game against the Vancouver Canucks.
00:13:30 - Ryan and Jeremy give their thoughts on why the Preds have been so inconsistent.
00:28:35 - The guys preview what could be in store for Mikael Granlund.
00:36:53 - Ryan and Jeremy talk about Pekka Rinne and Jusse Saros' seasons, so far.
Willy Daunic joins Ryan Porth to discuss the latest on the Preds
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Reaction to the Preds' shootout loss vs. San Jose (1:40)
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Is Filip Forsberg bound for 40 goals? (12:05)
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How can they get Mikael Granlund going? (15:30)
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Takeaways from the Colorado loss (23:20)
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Will Pekka Rinne be a Vezina Trophy finalist? (41:40)
Chase McCabe joins Ryan to discuss the Predators Winter Classic jerseys and the Preds big 6-1 win over the Red Wings.
Darren McFarland joins Ryan Porth to react to the Predators' 6-1 win at Detroit. Plus, what will make Roman Josi's new 8-year contract a success?
Ryan Porth and The Athletic's Adam Vingan break down the Preds' offensive explosion and Roman Josi's new contract.
Ryan Porth recaps the Predators' 6-1 win vs. Anaheim and reacts to Pierre LeBrun's latest on the Roman Josi negotiations. Plus, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski joins the show (22:40) to comment on the Preds, P.K. Subban and more.
Adam Vingan of The Athletic joins Ryan Porth to react to the Predators' shootout loss vs. Florida. They also discuss Kyle Turris' resurgence and Roman Josi's contract situation.
Justin Bradford of Penalty Box Radio joins Ryan Porth from BoomBozz Craft Pizza and Taphouse to discuss the Predators' road win at Vegas. Could this potentially be the best offense in team history?
Chase McCabe joins Ryan Porth to discuss the Predators road trip and the team's hot start offensively.
Jeremy K. Gover joins Ryan Porth from Brewhouse South in Cool Springs to react to the Predators' 5-2 win vs. San Jose and Roman Josi's contract situation.
Stu Grimson joins Ryan Porth to discuss the start of the Predators season and his new book "The Grim Reaper"