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The Catfish on Ice Podcast

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Welcome to the Catfish on Ice Podcast, a Smashville podcast on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join Hosts Chad Minton and Max Greenberg for weekly episodes on The Hockey Podcast Network. The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Nashville Predators. Episodes are around an hour long & available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Subscribe to the Catfish on Ice Podcast TODAY! Follow your host @chad_minton and co-host @MaxGreenberg176 on Twitter/X! Follow The Hockey Podcast Network @hockeypodnet
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Episodes

#271-Analyzing the Nashville Predators Offseason So Far, Are the Fans Overreacting?

Ep.271 Rundown: -Opening Faceoff Segment: Are fans overreacting to the pick of Brady Martin at 5th overall? The guys debate this and also if Martin can push for an opening night roster spot for Nashville. -Breaking down the trade for Nicolas Hague and the free agency pickup of Nick Perbix. Will the Preds have a much better defense this season in front of Juuse Saros, and will the Preds improve their position in the standings? -What are we making of the drawn out negotiations to get Luke Evangeli...

Jul 16, 20251 hr 26 minEp. 271

#270-Nashville Predators 1st Round Mock Draft, Making Sense of the Haula Trade, Still No Deal for Evangelista

It's NHL Draft week and the guys are revealing their mock drafts for the 1st Round. The Preds have three 1st-round picks. Will they trade one of them? Chad & Max are also trying to make sense of the trade for Erik Haula and why Luke Evangelista still hasn't received a new contract. We'll finish up reacting to Barry Trotz's media availability, and the Florida Panthers are the new bullies on the block with back-to-back Stanley Cups. Subscribe and follow us on X, @CatfishIce https://x.com/Catfi...

Jun 25, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 270

#269-Stanley Cup Final Thoughts Oilers vs Panthers Rematch, Marchessault Trade Buzz, Predators Prospect Deep Dive

Welcome to Ep.269, full of juicy trade rumor talk surrounding Jonathan Marchessault and the Nashville Predators. First we preview the rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers for the 2025 Stanley Cup and do some free agency shopping for the Preds to find some depth players. Also, we're doing a deep dive into the Preds prospect pool. Who are the future stars, and what are some of the scouts around the NHL saying about the state of the Preds farm system, and what will the Preds do ...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 269

#268-Mitch Marner Chaos, Conference Finals Set, Brunette Back for Nashville Predators, Draft Order

In tonight's episode, Chad and Max are coming off a break from the podcast to give their reaction to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the conference finals matchups, Andrew Brunette coming back as head coach of the Nashville Predators, and the growing Mitch Marner drama and where he ends up in the offseason. Presented by DraftKings, Promo Code THPN https://tinyurl.com/DraftKingsTHPN Follow us on X https://x.com/CatfishIce Subscribe on YouTube / @catfishonicepodcast...

May 20, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 268

#267-How much more does Roman Josi have left for the Nashville Predators?

Welcome to a live stream edition of Catfish On Ice Ep.267! -The guys start the episode reacting to a wild first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs -Mike Sullivan hits the open market as he parts ways with the Pittsburg Penguins. Should Trotz make a push for Sullivan? -Are we witnessing the end of a dominant era from Roman Josi? Who should line up with the captain next season? -Players we love to hate the most -Who are the most irrelevant teams in the NHL over the last 5 years? -TITANS TIME SEGMEN...

Apr 30, 20251 hr 38 minEp. 267

#266- Barry Trotz's Offseason Blueprint for Nashville Predators, Top-5 Draft Targets

Welcome to #266 of Catfish On Ice! In today's episode Chad is riding solo and looks at what Barry Trotz's offseason blueprint could be to get the Predators back into playoff contention next season. Also we list off the top players most critical to the Predators bouncing back next season and look at who the Predators could be drafting with their top-5 pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. Finally, what is to be made of the comments made by Jonathan Marchessault on others on the team's performance...

Apr 24, 20251 hrEp. 266

#265-Shocking Comeback Win over Islanders, Stamkos Taking on Mentor Role, Svechkov Vital to Next Season

In a season with not much to be joyful about, Steven Stamkos and Fedor Svechkov helped propel the Nashville Predators to a shocking comeback win over the Islanders. Chad and Max break down how important this win was for the psyche of the team. Steven Stamkos is taking on the mentor role going into the offseason and Fedor Svechkov is a vital piece to bouncing back in 2025.-26. The guys dive deeper into that. The historically bad Nashville Predators season has just 4 games left. The guys list what...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 30 minEp. 265

#264-NHL Lottery Scenarios for Nashville Predators, Playoff Race Heats Up, Players Most Important for 2025-26

Welcome to a loaded Ep.264 LIVE STREAM of CATFISH ON ICE! -Opening Faceoff: Latest NHL Draft Lottery Scenarios and where the Preds need to land -Stanley Cup Playoff race is at boiling point. A lot of teams still in the hunt! Mason of Blues Fan Reacts joins the show to talk about the surging St. Louis Blues. -Players most vital to Preds returning to the playoffs quickly in 2025-26 -The one player Preds fans should want back most that has been lost in last 2 years. -SMASHVILLE STAT OF THE WEEK: Pr...

Mar 27, 20251 hr 51 minEp. 264

#263: Nashville Predators Trade Deadline Analysis, Winners & Losers, Dream 1st Round Playoff Matchups

Back for a jam packed episode of Catfish on Ice, Ep.263! -Chad & Max dish out there winners and losers at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, what really is Barry Trotz's plan for the future? -Preds are in the home stretch of the regular season. What to expect in final 20 games. -Trade Deadline Winners & Losers. Who did the most to bolster their Stanley Cup chances? -What are our dream matchups for the 1st Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Subscribe to the channel and leave a comment in the li...

Mar 12, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 263

#262: 4 Nations Face-Off Fever, USA Stuns Canada, Saros Benched for Finland

Are you not ENTERTAINED??!! Welcome to a 4 Nations Face-Off Battle Royale edition of Catfish On Ice! -Chad & Max on what has been a slam dunk, home run, hat trick event for the NHL with the 4 Nations Face-Off -USA & Canada go Battle Royale, gladiator style. Rematch coming? -Finland set to play upset kings vs Canada, and bench Juuse Saros for Kevin Lankinen. -Preds Thoughts for after the 4 Nations Break Subscribe below, join the live stream and comment on the show! Presented by DraftKings...

Feb 17, 202550 minEp. 262

#261: Predicting the Nashville Predators Starting Lineup Post Trade Deadline

Welcome to a LIVE edition of Catfish on Ice! Tonight, Chad Minton and Max Greenberg are predicting their Nashville Predators starting lineup post-Trade Deadline. Who will be gone, who will get more minutes? Also, we're putting the NHL mascots against each other in a battle royale. Who would win? Can Gnash hold up against the other crazy NHL mascots? Subscribe on Youtube, watch us on Facebook, and follow us on X/Twitter! YOUTUBE- / @catfishonicepodcast TWITTER- https://x.com/CatfishIce Presented ...

Feb 11, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 261

#260: Juuse Saros Trouble Ahead, Preds Streak Ends, Top5 Trade Board, Best NHL Goal Songs

Welcome to #260 of Catfish On Ice! -In today's show we're first diving into the slump that Juuse Saros finds himself in, while also dissecting Barry Trotz's comments to local media regarding his plans for the 2025 Trade Deadline. -Our Top5 Preds Trade Board. Who is most likely to be traded by Preds in the next few weeks? -Mikko Rantanen Mega Trade between Colorado, Chicago and New Jersey. -Which 5 teams have the best goal songs in the NHL? Chad and Max give out their list of bangers. -SMASHVILLE...

Jan 29, 20251 hr 36 minEp. 260

#259: LIVE WATCHALONG-SAN JOSE SHARKS AT NASHVILLE PREDATORS, EPIC COMEBACK

Welcome to a LIVE Watchalong Edition of Catfish On Ice Ep.259 with your hosts Chad Minton and Max Greenberg! The guys will be giving live analysis and reaction to the San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators and will look at just how big of a miracle it will take for the Predators to rescue the season. Also, we're looking at some key milestones ahead for key Preds players and a preview of the Four Nations Faceoff. Hit subscribe, comment on the show, smash the like button and join us for the live ...

Jan 22, 20251 hr 55 minEp. 259

#258: Ryan O'Reilly should be on Trade Block for Nashville Predators, Capitals squash the Preds

Ryan O'Reilly is jumping up the trade boards for some NHL teams according to Elliotte Friedman, but Barry Trotz is saying ROR is trade protected. Chad Minton breaks it all down and if ROR should be traded by Trotz. Presented by DraftKings Promo Code THPN https://tinyurl.com/DraftKingsTHPN Presented by GameTime Promo Code THPN gametime.co Subscribe on YouTube and watch our LIVE episode streams and join our hockey community! (2) Catfish On Ice Podcast - YouTube...

Jan 13, 202546 minEp. 258

#257: SIZZLING QUESTIONS FOR REST OF SEASON FOR NASHVILLE PREDATORS, RYAN O'REILLY HAT TRICK, CLUTCH PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK

Welcome to Ep.257 of Catfish On Ice -The guys answer some burning questions for the second half of the season for the Predators. -Breaking down what went right for the Predators in their back to back wins over Vancouver and Calgary. -Looking ahead to the schedule in January. Can the Preds start finally stacking some wins? -SMASHVILLE STAT OF THE WEEK: Team Finishing and Goal Differential -Titans Time with Max Greenberg: Titans Get the 1st Overall Pick in 2025 Draft...

Jan 07, 20251 hr 34 minEp. 257

#256: PITTSBURGH PENGUINS AT NASHVILLE PREDATORS LIVE GAME REACTION, ALEX CARRIER TRADE ANALYSIS

Welcome to Ep.256 of Catfish On Ice, Live Game Reaction episode of Pittsburgh Penguins at Nashville Predators! Plus we break down the Alexandre Carrier trade to the Canadiens, and is Barry Trotz living too dangerously? Also we talk about Nashville's new top line with Steven Stamkos, and give our thoughts on Matt Duchene's candid remarks about his departure from Nashville. Presented by Gametime, Promo Code THPN for $20 Off your first ticket purchase at Gametime.co Presented by DraftKings, Promo C...

Dec 20, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 256

#255: LIVE GAME REACTION NASHVILLE PREDATORS AT DALLAS STARS. REST-OF-SEASON PREDICTIONS

-LIVE Game Reaction of Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars. The guys jump in at the 2nd intermission, watch along in the 3rd period and give instant postgame reaction. -Injuries are plaguing any hopes for the Predators, with Roman Josi being the latest injured player. (28:00) -Is it time for Barry Trotz to come to grips with reality and trade everyone he can? (50:35) -Rest of Season Predictions: How many points will the Preds finish with, who else will get traded, and who will lead the team in g...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 36 minEp. 255

Catfish On Ice #254: Predators Nightmare Continues, Head Coach Candidates to Replace Andrew Brunette

The epic nightmare continues for the Nashville Predators in Ep.254 with Host Chad Minton. -Breaking down the back to back losses to the Maple Leafs and Canadiens -Ryan O'Reilly hits the injury list and could miss multiple weeks. How can he be replaced and what impact will this have on the Predators' offensive woes? -Chad looks at two paths that Barry Trotz has right now on Andrew Brunette. Which Head Coach candidates are best to replace Brunette? Presented by GameTime with Promo Code THPN for $2...

Dec 06, 202446 minEp. 254

Catfish On Ice #253: What can the Nashville Predators do to salvage their disastrous season, Stamkos comments, Backup Goalie Trade

Welcome to Catfish On Ice #253 with Chad Minton and Max Greenberg! -Opening Faceoff: What can the Preds do to salvage their season? (8:55) -Trade reaction, Wedgewood for Annunen. (20:25) -Stamkos comments. Did he call out the teammates or the coach? (30:08) -What each Preds player deserves for Christmas. (46:59) -Smashville Stat of the Week: The Worst of the Worst? (59:58) -Battle for the Central December Power Rankings (1:05:19) Watch out live episodes on YouTube, subscribe to the channel and c...

Dec 04, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 253

Catfish On Ice #252: PREDATORS ROAD TRIP A SUCCESS OR FAILURE? ANDREW BRUNETTE'S SEAT GETTING HOTTER?

Welcome to Catfish On Ice #252! -Opening Faceoff: Preds Road Trip is about to conclude in Seattle. Has it been a success or failure? (6:18) Just how hot is Andrew Brunette's coaching seat getting after the Bruins fire their head coach? (19:30) Steven Stamkos finally heating up? (35:55) -Central Division Rundown: Blackhawks, Wild, Jets (46:28) -Battle for the Central Power Rankings Mid November Edition (54:00) -Clutch Performers of the Week (1:05:15) -The controversial and dangerous Ryan Reaves h...

Nov 20, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 252

Catfish On Ice #251: PREDS GUT OUT OT POINT VS. AVS, FABBRO RIPPLE EFFECT, TOP-5 ACTIVE NHL PLAYERS

Welcome to Catfish on Ice #251! -Opening Faceoff: Do we feel better or worse after OT loss to Avs? (6:50) -Rest of the Road Trip doesn't get easier for Preds. (18:30) -Fabbro claimed by CBJ. The ripple effect on the lineup. (20:15) -Shea Weber and David Poile to Hockey Hall of Fame. (34:59) -Ovechkin chasing the Great One. Our Top-5 Active All-Time NHL Players. (43:50) -SMASHVILLE STAT OF THE WEEK: Filip Forsberg (55:00) -Milwaukee Admirals Update (1:06:00) Thanks to our amazing sponsors. Use ou...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 251

Catfish On Ice #250: PREDS BACK IN WIN COLUMN, FABBRO WAIVED, UPCOMING ROAD TRIP

Welcome to Ep.250 of Catfish On Ice! -Preds get up off the mat, blank Utah -Forsberg erupts for 2 goals, Saros gets the shutout -Fabbro on waivers, shockwaves for the fanbase, what does that mean for the roster? -Who gets traded first if Trotz rebuilds -Upcoming road trip will be pivotal to direction of the season -Greg Amundsen, creator of Puck Luck Analytics, joins Chad to discuss what has been plaguing the Preds this season. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch our live episodes and bon...

Nov 10, 20241 hr 30 minEp. 250

Catfish On Ice #249: EMERGENCY STATE OF UNION FOR NASHVILLE PREDATORS

-Emergency State of the Union for the Nashville Predators -How long should Trotz wait to enact his "rebuild process" and what did he mean by his comments. -Instant reaction to the Preds embarrassing 6-2 loss to the Panthers. -Which free agent from this past offseason has been the biggest disappointment? Stamkos, Marchessault, Skjei or Wedgewood? -What are the bright spots the Preds are showing and who is this team's MVP? -Battle for the Central Power Rankings and the 3 Clutch Performers of the W...

Nov 08, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 249

Catfish On Ice #248- Preds Are Streaking Again, But Have They Fixed their Problems?

-Chad & Max are back to discuss the Preds horrible start and their bounce back with 3 wins in a row. -What's fueling the streak, and what concerns remain for the team. -How has Zachary L'Heureux looked in his first action in the NHL? -End of October Battle for the Central Power Rankings. How far do the guys drop the Preds? -The Clutch Performers of the Week during the Preds 3-game win streak. -SMASHVILLE STAT OF THE WEEK -Titans Time with Max Greenberg...

Oct 28, 20241 hr 39 minEp. 248

Catfish On Ice #247: Top Preseason Storylines, Central Division Power Rankings, Evangelista for Top PP Unit?

-Top Preseason Storylines -Training Camp standout players -Our first edition of 2024-25, the Battle for the Central Power Rankings -Quick Hitters: Evangelista for the Top Power Play Unit? Is the NHL Preseason really necessary? -Smashville Stat of the Week -Titans Time with Max Greenberg Subscribe to the YouTube channel to watch live episode streams and join our hockey talk with other passionate Preds fans! (57) Catfish On Ice Podcast - YouTube Follow us on X, @CatfishIce (11) Catfish on Ice (@Ca...

Sep 30, 20241 hr 32 minEp. 247

Catfish On Ice #246: Preds Training Camp Opens, Position Battles to Watch, Top-10 MVPS

Welcome to a loaded Ep.246 of Catfish On Ice! -Looking at the position battles to watch at Preds Training Camp -Chad ranks his Top-10 MVPS for the Preds heading into the season -Philip Tomasino signs a new deal at the last minute, where is his place in the lineup? -We're joined by a special guest, Keener Jerseys to talk about their customizable NHL jerseys, their relationship with the Preds organization, and the best jerseys in NHL history. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp, give online thera...

Sep 20, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 246

Catfish On Ice #245: Nashville Predators Hierarchy Tier List for 2024-25, Previewing the Top-6, Parssinen Re-Signed

Welcome to Ep.245 of Catfish On Ice. -We open the episode with our tributes to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau as the hockey community mourns their passing. -Chad & Max reveal their Preds Hierarchy for the 2024-25 season, and put the roster into tiers from Elite down to the Prospects. -We wrap up our Season Preview Spotlight series by previewing the Top-6. Can the Preds Top-6 go toe to toe with the elites? -The guys react to the new contracts for Juuso Parssinen and Marc Del Gaizo. -Titans Time ...

Sep 10, 20241 hr 36 minEp. 245

Catfish On Ice #244: Yaroslav Askarov Traded to Sharks, How did the Preds do on the Trade?

Welcome to Ep.244 of Catfish On Ice! -The guys size up the trade return of Yaroslav Askarov. Did Barry Trotz act too fast? -Introducing you to the prospects from the trade -Which players have the most to gain in Preds training camp -Our 2024-25 Season Preview continues with the Bottom 6 of the lineup: Colton Sissons, Michael McCarron, Mark Jankowski Catfish on Ice is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ THPN and get on your way to being your best self Also sponso...

Aug 26, 20241 hr 30 minEp. 244

Catfish On Ice #243: Yaroslav Askarov Wants Out of Nashville, Ryan Johansen Contract Termination, Previewing Preds Defense

Welcome to a HEATED Ep.243 of Catfish on Ice! -Yaroslav Askarov demands a trade from Nashville. Who's to blame. We're bringing back the segment "Explain Yourself" -Chad and Max disagree on how Yaroslav Askarov is handling this situation -What is the ripple effect of the Cody Glass trade? -Ryan Johansen's contract might get terminated by Flyers -Previewing the Preds Defense for 2024-25 -TITANS TIME with Max Greenberg. The Titans are gearing up for the regular season. What does Max predict for the...

Aug 21, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 243

Cody Glass Traded, Why it was Unavoidable, What's Next for Phil Tomasino? Catfish On Ice #242

Welcome to a Bonus Edition of Catfish On Ice! -Host Chad Minton jumps behind the mic to react to the Cody Glass trade news. Why the Preds were backed into a corner to make a tough trade. -What will be the ripple effect for Philip Tomasino and Juuso Parssinen now that some money is freed up? -What is the worst current contract on the Predators? Chad goes through the entire projected starting roster. -Bridgestone Arena is found to be one of the most expensive arenas in NHL hockey. Chad breaks down...

Aug 14, 202454 minEp. 242
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