Kara Hammer and Max Herz go through some of the late season highlights in Smashville as we approach the finish line: -0:00, We recap the come from behind 7-6 overtime win against the Islanders, with guest appearances from our bobblehead country stars Trisha Yearwood & Jelly Roll -19:50, Matt Wood makes his NHL debut. We mourn the losses of Ray Shero and Zach L'Heureux's grandmother Heather -37:00, A journey to the Hockeyverse with Gnash and Remy Hammer!
Apr 09, 2025•50 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap four straight Predators wins and introduce you to the three new Preds: Michael Bunting, Jake Vrana, and Jordan Oesterle.
Mar 14, 2025•46 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the 4 Nations Faceoff and the Predators' first three games back in action!
Feb 26, 2025•37 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Preds win over the Sabres and make their predictions for the NHL 4 Nations Face Off!
Feb 12, 2025•31 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap Preds losses against the Ducks, Canucks, and Sabres, recap the Dads trip so far, and introduce to the WNBA's Tennessee Summitt with the help of Preds team president Michelle Kennedy (11:15).
Feb 01, 2025•30 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap three big Predators wins this week, including fight night against the Wild, the largest comeback in Preds history against the Sharks, and perhaps the most entertaining NHL game of the season in San Jose. Plus, Nick Blankenburg evokes Ted Lasso, Zach L'Heureux asks all the right questions mid-fight, and Hammer heads to Milwaukee for Women in Sports Night with the Admirals!
Jan 24, 2025•45 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap two Preds wins over the Knights and Blackhawks and recap this week's Golden Hall induction ceremonies, welcoming Shea Weber, Pekka Rinne, and David Poile as the team's inaugural hall of fame class!
Jan 17, 2025•48 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap Predators wins in Vancouver in Calgary, Ozzy Wiesblatt's NHL debut, and a successful World Junior Championship for Preds prospects.
Jan 09, 2025•34 min
Happy New Year, Preds fans! Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators' recent games including a 3-0-1 homestand and three road losses to end 2024. Plus we detail the recalls of Ozzy Wiesblatt and Spencer Stastney before Wiesblatt's NHL debut and Stastney's season debut Friday night in Vancouver. Predators Director of Goaltending Mitch Korn joins Max for an interview (19:40) discussing his new role, returning to the Predators after 10 years away from the organization, the legacy of Preds goa...
Jan 03, 2025•54 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Preds streak-busting win in Dallas on Thursday night, get you ready for Christmas season in Smashville, and celebrate Juuse Saros' new NHL commercial!
Dec 13, 2024•49 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap Predators road games in Toronto and Montreal this week and the team's snowy train ride through Canada as we get you ready for Christmastime in Smashville!
Dec 06, 2024•32 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators 3 overtime losses over Thanksgiving weekend plus Partner Baugh's big 60th birthday celebration!
Dec 02, 2024•32 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators' 1-2-2 road trip, including some milestone moments on Sunday night in Vancouver. Plus, Shea Weber returns to Smashville for Hockey Hall of Fame Night, some big news from Preds TV, and Filip Forsberg roasts Hal Gill!
Nov 22, 2024•43 min
The POP hits the road as Kara "Road Hammer" Hammer & Max "Third Year Rookie Chucker" Herz recap the Predators 4-0 shutout win over Utah and 3-2 overtime loss against the Avalanche. Preds beat writer Brooks Bratten joins the show (19:15) to recap Shea Weber and David Poile's induction weekend at the Hockey Hall of Fame! Plus, Filip Forsberg goes multi-sport in our interview of the week.
Nov 13, 2024•49 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators win over the Avalanche and the three game losing streak that followed, and get you ready for Hockey Fights Cancer Night against Utah in Smashville.
Nov 08, 2024•42 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap three Preds games in four nights, including Steven Stamkos' return to Tampa as a visiting player and the emotion and experience of the day. Plus, big wins over the Blackhawks and Blue Jackets in comeback fashion! See you Thursday night for Hockey Halloween in Smashville!
Oct 29, 2024•49 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators' first win over the season with Juuse Saros' shutout against the Bruins, recap Zach L'Heureux's enjoyable NHL debut, and welcome David Poile to the Hockey Hall of Fame!
Oct 25, 2024•45 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap Luke Schenn's 1000th NHL game and Silver Stick Ceremony with special shoutouts from his sons who made his goal a reality, plus we analyze Zach L'Heureux's call-up before his NHL debut Tuesday against the Bruins.
Oct 21, 2024•23 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz interview new Predators defenseman Brady Skjei (2:00), recap losses to the Red Wings and Kraken, and detail Max's celebrity run-in with the cast of Shoresy and a Preds tie-in to the show.
Oct 16, 2024•27 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators' season-opening 4-3 loss to the Stars Thursday night, plus our favorite moments from the Gold Walk & opening night!
Oct 11, 2024•23 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz get you ready for opening night on Thursday by previewing the Predators roster and making their predictions. Plus Andrew Brunette helps Vandy get their goalposts down Broadway!
Oct 08, 2024•22 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators 6-4 preseason win in Carolina on Wednesday night, update the roster that is now down to 21 skaters & 2 goalies, and discuss Filip Forsberg's new episode on Amazon Prime's new show "FACEOFF: Inside the NHL."
Oct 04, 2024•15 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators' 6-0 preseason home opener win over the Lightning, featuring a shutout by Juuse Saros and three points by new Pred Jonathan Marchessault! Plus Preds Fest is this Sunday afternoon, Luke Schenn tunes in to Preds radio as a hockey dad chauffeur, and Zach L'Heureux dines at the Carrier house.
Oct 02, 2024•28 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz continue their coverage of Nashville Predators training camp, recapping the Gold Star Showcase intrasquad game in Clarksville on Wednesday night in front of a great crowd of hockey fans and military families. Hear interviews with two Predators defensemen: 8:25, Lucas Johansen, younger brother of Preds great Ryan Johansen, who is in camp on a tryout agreement 18:15, Kevin Gravel, entering his second season as the Milwaukee Admirals' AHL captain
Sep 27, 2024•34 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz bring you into the second week of Nashville Predators training camp and recap the preseason-opening doubleheader in Florida. Topics include Steven Stamkos' first preseason goal in gold, the O'Reilly brothers becoming linemates for a day, Mike McCarron becoming a father, and Colton Sissons becoming a (fake) uncle to his young linemates. Plus, 1-on-1 interviews from training camp with winger Ozzy Wiesblatt as he pushes to make the NHL roster and his NHL debut (24:15) and...
Sep 25, 2024•48 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the first three days of Preds training camp practice before the puck drops on the preseason opener! Topics include GM Barry Trotz's preseason message to his team, why Andrew Brunette is much happier in camp this season than last season, Steven Stamkos feeling like a kid again on his new team, and Jonathan Marchessault's respect for Tommy Novak. Plus we go through the early camp lines & pairs. In our Rookie Camp recap, hear from prospects D Tanner Molendyk (23...
Sep 21, 2024•40 min
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Sep 10, 2024•51 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the end of the Predators' series against the Canucks and the end of season press conferences. As always, use #PredsPodcast to send in your questions and comments on Twitter/X. And visit NashvillePredators.com/Podcast to listen to the latest episode & subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Spotify and more.
May 14, 2024•25 min
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators massive Game 5 win in Vancouver to extend the season and bring us Game 6 on home ice Friday night. Plus: Tyson Barrie walks his dog, Ryan O'Reilly reveals his wife is eight-and-a-half months pregnant, Andrew Brunette loves his team and Gus Nyquist gets ready for Derby weekend! As always, use #PredsPodcast to send in your questions and comments on Twitter/X. And visit NashvillePredators.com/Podcast to listen to the latest episode & subscribe thro...
May 02, 2024•31 min
Kara Hammer and Max Herz recap Games 1 and 2 of Round 1 in Vancouver, including a massive Preds win in Game 2, and get you ready for playoff hockey on home ice this weekend! As always, use #PredsPodcast to send in your questions and comments on Twitter/X. And visit NashvillePredators.com/Podcast to listen to the latest episode & subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Spotify and more.
Apr 25, 2024•22 min
