Welcome to Ep.241! The Catfish On Ice Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp! -10 Bold Predictions that Chad has for the Predators in 2024-25. What does Max think of these long shot predictions? -Ranking the Preds Captains in their franchise history -Cody Glass' future is in doubt, and looking at why Juuso Parssinen and Philip Tomasino still don't have new deals yet. -5 Players facing the most individual pressure this season -WHAT'S YOUR NUMBER? The guys play a new game remembering the jersey number...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 241
Welcome to a loaded Ep.240! -Chad & Max open the episode answering the question if Barry Trotz has mortgaged the long-term future for opening the Stanley Cup window for 2025. -We dish out our bold predictions for 2024-25. Who leads the team in goals? How many points does Stamkos finish with? Where do the Preds finish in the standings? -Spencer Stastney and Preds arbitration negotiations -Yaroslav Askarov trade destinations -Preds Power Play Hype. How will the two units be constructed? Catfis...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 240
Welcome to a special guest edition of Catfish On Ice! -Kyle Pereira is an NHL Draft Scout writer for FC Hockey. He joins Chad Minton in Ep.239 to size up the Nashville Predators' 2024 Draft Class -Chad & Kyle look at the Steven Stamkos fallout from the Tampa Bay Lightning's perspective, and the challenged the Preds will face with making Stamkos most effective in their lineup. -Who are the winners & losers of NHL Free Agency so far? The guys give their 3-team lists of each. -Looking back ...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 239
Welcome to Ep.238! -Tonight Chad & Max answer the big question in the Opening Faceoff segment. Is this the most preseason pressure the Nashville Predators have ever faced? -Our special guest is Boyd Farrish, Featured Writer for Penalty Box Radio. Boyd gives us his thoughts on where the Preds stand now in the Central Division. -The guys take a look at the revamped Preds prospect pool after the 2024 NHL Draft and free agency. They rank their top-5 prospects currently. -The Preds are expected t...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 238
Welcome to a loaded Ep.237 of Catfish on Ice! -Full in depth breakdown of everything that happened in Day 1 of NHL free agency. The Predators steal the headlines, land Stamkos, Marchessault & more. Are they Stanley Cup contenders on paper, and where will these guys fit into the lineup? -Preds keep Alexandre Carrier. The guys discuss whether this was the right move by Trotz. -Juuse Saros gets his long-term extension. We discuss the contract and what it means for Yaroslav Askarov. -NHL Draft R...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 237
Welcome to Ep.236! -Chad & Max discuss the NHL goalie trade market now that Jacob Markstrom and Darcy Kuemper have been traded. -What do these goalie trades mean for Juuse Saros' trade value? -Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Should the Panthers be in panic mode or will they finally bury the Oilers in Edmonton? Subscribe on YouTube to watch full episodes live and join the show! (37) Catfish On Ice Podcast - YouTube Presented by DraftKings Promo Code THPN for Bonus Bets! https://tinyurl.com/D...
Jun 21, 2024•58 min•Ep. 236
Welcome to Ep.235 of Catfish On Ice! -Chad & Max open the episode getting you ready for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. Can the Edmonton Oilers pull off a miraculous comeback down 3-1 to the feisty Florida Panthers? -How satisfied should the 2024 playoff teams be with their seasons? -We look at the Predators offseason shopping list with free agency just two weeks away. -Who are some potential breakout players for the Preds next season? -Max and Chad debate whether goalies are worth the long...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 235
EP-234 STANLEY CUP FINAL BREAKDOWN EDMONTON OILERS VS. FLORIDA PANTHERS -Who is the bigger surprise team, Oilers or Panthers? -Predators Season Grades: Who gets an A, who gets a B, did anyone flunk? -Prospect Pool Update: Which prospects will make their Preds debut in 2024-25? -Max gives his strong opinion that the Preds should pursue a trade for Trevor Zegras -Looking back at the most impressive wins for the Preds last season. Follow us on X to watch live episodes @CatfishIce (13) Catfish on Ic...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 234
Welcome to the Season 6 Premiere of Catfish On Ice! -Chad Minton & Max Greenberg return for another season of the podcast to preview the 2024 Offseason ahead for the Nashville Predators. -Which free agents should be top priority? What will happen with Juuse Saros this offseason? -We list off the best bargain contracts the Preds have right now. -Mitch Marner will be a top trade piece in the NHL. Should the Preds pursue the superstar winger? -The Milwaukee Admirals have advanced to the 2nd Rou...
May 15, 2024•58 min•Ep. 233
Welcome to a LIVE edition of Catfish On Ice Ep.232! -The guys break down a heart pounding Game 5 as the Preds stay alive in the playoffs. Who stood out? -We look ahead to Game 6 back in Nashville. The most important game since 2018? - Roman Josi is named a Norris Trophy Finalist. Does he have a chance to win his 2nd Norris Trophy over Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes? - A look around the Stanley Cup Playoffs, who's moving on to Round 2, and the other series that aren't decided yet. Presented by Draft...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 232
Welcome to Ep.231 Playoff Edition -Preds let Game 1 slip away. The guys break down Game 1. Who stood out, what did the Preds do well. -Game 2 Preview. Who needs to step up? What are Chad and Max's x-factors for taking Game 2 from Canucks? Presented by DraftKings, Promo Code THPN Follow us on X/Twitter & Facebook @CatfishIce Subscribe and watch our live episodes on YouTube and subscribe! (30) Catfish On Ice Podcast - YouTube...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 231
Welcome to Ep.230! Who said two bitter division rivals can't get along? Chad is joined by Ryan, Host of "Starcastic Remarks" podcast covering the Dallas Stars as the only fan led Stars podcast. The guys discuss rollercoaster season series between the Preds and Stars, is this the year Dallas wins it all, and what does Ryan think about the Preds chances in the playoffs? You might be surprised. Watch the full episode on YouTube and hit subscribe! We also stream live episodes weekly on the channel. ...
Apr 17, 2024•49 min•Ep. 230
Welcome to Ep.229 with Chad Minton and Max Greenberg! -Playoff Bound Edition: Preds are heading back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 16th time in their franchise history. -What do the Preds need to accomplish in the regular season finale, and how have they looked against Chicago & Columbus? -Western Conference Playoff Power Rankings: Chad and Max ranking the goalies, top lines and teams overall. Where do they rank the Preds? -NHL Realignment Questions after the Coyotes announce their rel...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 229
Welcome to Ep228! -Chad breaks down how the Preds should handle their last 3 regular season games now that the playoffs are officially clinched. Who needs rest? -Update on the tight division races in the Western Conference. Who will the Preds draw in the 1st Round? It's still up for grabs. -It's a Central Division collaboration as Brian Finlayson Co-Host of "Level Flight Podcast" joins Chad to talk Preds & Jets epic battle on Tuesday, the teams' history head to head, and how does Brian see t...
Apr 12, 2024•57 min•Ep. 228
Welcome to Ep.227! -Preds Skidding Towards Playoffs. We break down the defensive battle vs. Bruins -How huge is the Blues Matchup? Is Chad just being paranoid about the playoff hunt? -The guys tell us who needs to step up in the final 7 games of regular season. -Chad and Max with their Top-5 Stanley Cup contenders for the 2024 Playoffs. -Looking at all of the races in the standings: President's Trophy, Central Division, Eastern Conference Madness.
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 227
Welcome to Ep.226! -Preds gut out 1-0 win over their old rival Red Wings. The guys break down the win and the 17-Game Point Streak -Is it time to buy Preds Playoff Stock? Chad and Max look at the 4 most likely 1st Rd Opponents -Chad thinks we all owe Luke Schenn an apology. -Max gets into why Cody Glass should get back into the starting lineup. Who does he think Glass replaces? The guys debate that. -Titans Time with Max gets into the latest Titans free agency signings. Subscribe to our channel ...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 226
Welcome to Ep.225! -Preds face their first long-term injury in a while with Dante Fabbro out 2 to 3 weeks. How will the lineup change? -Chad attempts to write down as many Preds players in franchise history in 2 minutes. -After the Trade Deadline, is it R.I.P. to the Preds "Youth Movement"? -Who has the better Preds futures? The guys make their choices on Zucker or Beauvillier, Glass or Tomasino, Novak or Evangelista? -Does the NHL need to fix their points system and remove OT losses as points? ...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 225
Welcome to Ep.224! -Chad & Max bring you a live reaction episode counting down the final hour before the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline -Preds Become Buyers Instead of Sellers -Breaking Down the Trade acquisitions of Beauvillier & Zucker, Trading Trenin to Avs -What is your Assessment of Barry Trotz's Trade Deadline Moves? -Preds Extend Point Streak Behind Filip Forsberg's Hat Trick -Guest Interview: Sam Jefferies Author of "LEGACY ON ICE: Blake Geoffrion and the Fastest Game on Earth" joins Ch...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 224
Welcome to Ep.223! -Chad Minton is joined by special guest Clay Brewer, hockey writer for "Nashville Hockley Now" -Chad & Clay give their thoughts on Tommy Novak's contract extension and how it affect the Preds retool for the future. -Last minute trade deadline plans for the Preds. What does Chad & Clay see happening with Alexandre Carrier, Tyson Barrie, Kevin Lankinen and Yakov Trenin? -With Juuse Saros trade talks cooling off for now, what's the long-term road map for Saros in Nashvill...
Mar 05, 2024•52 min•Ep. 223
Welcome to Ep.222! -What's Fueling the Preds 6-Game Win Streak? -Looking at the Top Trade Deadline Scenarios and which way the Preds Should Go -Breaking Down the Latest Playoff Odds from MoneyPuck.com -What Trade Package Would We Have to Get for Juuse Saros? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch live episodes and interact with our Catfish On Ice hockey community! (277) Catfish On Ice Podcast - YouTube Presented by DraftKings, Promo Code THPN Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred gambler o...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 222
Welcome to Ep.221! -Preds Miss the U2 Concert, but Rock the Golden Knights in Las Vegas. -The Admirals are Cooking with 17 straight wins. How Does Barry Trotz Balance the AHL and NHL rosters? -Best Trade Deadline Additions in Preds History -Will Roman Josi Ever Pass Pekka Rinne as the GOAT of the Preds Franchise? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch LIVE EPISODES and join fellow Preds fans! (261) Catfish On Ice Podcast - YouTube...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 221
Welcome to Ep.220 of Catfish On Ice! -In the Opening Faceoff segment we break down the loss to the Kings which pushes the Preds out of a playoff spot at the All Star break. -What changes will Andrew Brunette make after the All Star Break? -Is it time for Barry Trotz to fully commit to being a seller at the trade deadline? -We look at the All Star Game Rosters and Filip Forsberg's squad. -Sizing up the Western Conference Wildcard race. Who do we predict will take the final 2 spots? -We debate whi...
Feb 02, 2024•59 min•Ep. 220
Welcome to Ep.219! -Chad & Max break down what is plaguing the Preds offense as of late, and who needs to step up to pull out of this rut. -Our reaction to the surprising move to send Juuso Parssinen back to the Admirals. Can this be good for the 2nd-year player? -Cole Smith gets a new contract extension, the first of several free agents in 2024. How does this impact the other free agents? -In the Central Division Rundown, we look at the latest NHL expansion proposal to Salt Lake City. -TITA...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 219
Welcome to a Special Guest Edition of Catfish On Ice Ep.218! Clay Brewer covers the Nashville Predators for "Nashville Hockey Now" and joins Chad Minton to dive into some big topics surrounding the 2024 Trade Deadline, what will Barry Trotz do, trade pieces and targets, 2024 pending free agents. We discuss Yakov Trenin, Alexandre Carrier, Tommy Novak, Denis Gurianov and Kevin Lankinen as free agent priorities. Subscribe and Support the podcast on YouTube to watch live episodes! (136) Catfish On ...
Jan 17, 2024•35 min•Ep. 218
Special Weekend Edition of Catfish On Ice! -Reaction episode after the Predators go into Dallas and stun the Stars again! Chad Minton breaks down the win, who led the way, are the Stars overhyped? -Quick turnaround with the Eastern Conference's top wildcard team the New York Islanders coming to Smashville Subscribe to our YouTube channel and join our live episode streams! (119) Catfish On Ice Podcast - YouTube...
Jan 13, 2024•34 min•Ep. 217
Welcome to Ep.216 of Catfish On Ice! -We've reached the halfway point of 2023-24 for the Nashville Predators. We dish out some midseason awards and grades. -Horrendous effort for Preds against Ducks. What's the level of concern? -Forsberg's Legacy for Nashville Sports and how it Compares to Derrick Henry's Farewell to Titans -Mike Vrabel Fired by Titans. Max gives us the rundown on some shocking news that has Titans fan split. Subscribe on YouTube to watch live episodes! (109) Catfish On Ice Pod...
Jan 11, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 216
Welcome to Ep.215! -In our first episode of 2024, we're breaking down the 3-0 win for the Predators over Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks. -Who is facing the most pressure for the Predators in 2024? -Who deserves an All-Star selection from the Predators? -We give out our New Years Resolutions for Smashville Subscribe on YouTube and follow us on X! (93) Catfish On Ice Podcast - YouTube (2) Catfish on Ice (@CatfishIce) / X (twitter.com) Presented by DraftKings, Promo Code THPN Download the app NOW...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 215
Welcome to Ep.214! -Merry Christmas from Catfish on Ice Podcast! In this episode we're spreading holiday cheer with some gift ideas for Preds players in 2024. -Chad and Max break down the Preds 4-2 win over Philly to get back to the win column. Tomasino scores twice, Saros bounces back. -The trade rumors around Saros aren't going away, and the Oilers do make sense. Will Barry Trotz budge? -Players we're a little concerned about heading towards the midway point of the season. -If it can't be the ...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 214
Welcome to Ep.213! -Preds have the most wins in the NHL since climbing out of last place on November 18th. How do they stack up against other hot teams in NHL? -Week in Review: Preds win ugly vs. Flyers. Hurricanes up next on Friday night. -If the playoffs started today, we discuss how the Preds would fair in a 7-game series against other Western Conference playoff contenders. -Ryan O'Reilly is having an outstanding start to his Preds career. We look back at other offseason acquisitions and how ...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 213
Welcome to Ep.212! -Chad and Max give their instant postgame thoughts on Preds win over Canadiens. -Saros Shines Again, Sissons is on Another Level and Still Under Appreciated -Deep Dive Into the Analytics. Where are the Preds Thriving, Where are they Struggling? -Latest on Tyson Barrie Trade Talks -Who Gets the Next Call Up for Preds? -Titans Preview at Miami: What can they do to salvage the season? Subscribe to the YouTube channel Catfish On Ice Podcast - YouTube...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 212
