SportLogiq.com and NHL Network's Mike Kelly joins Braden Gall to talk hockey analytics and the Nashville Predators. Invention of Sportlogiq What are the most important stats and why? How much are coaches using data in the NHL? Layering the stats on top of each other Which stats are the most telling, most important? Ryan Johansen and Matt Duchene's data tells us... what? Is Filip Forsberg's potential going to be realized? Why the coaching staff and front office love Mikael Granlund The stats on J...
Aug 26, 2021•49 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Juuse Saros is resigned at $5 million per year for four years. Why would anyone think this is a bad deal? Is workload or size a concern long term? How does Askarov figure into the perfect Preds plan? David Poile turns his attention to Mattias Ekholm What is the defenseman worth, will he be resigned? What should the Preds do with Filip Forsberg? Other contracts, the trade deadline, his market value Trading Forsberg means...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Vingan is officially on Baby Watch! RFA contracts: Dante Fabbro, Rem Pitlick What is going on with Juuse Saros? What the Preds line-up COULD look like? How can John Hynes maximize Matt Duchene? Could Philippe Myers play with Roman Josi? What the Preds line-up SHOULD look like? Sink or Swim: Glass, Pitlick, Tomasino, Davies Top 10 Worst Contracts in the NHL Straw poll of Central Division power rankings The Gold Standard ...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr
Jeremy K. Gover of AP Radio fills in with Braden Gall talking Nashville Predators hockey. What is happening with Jack Eichel in Buffalo What he would cost and why the Preds would even consider it? Forsberg or Eichel? Tanner Jeannot, Mathieu Olivier are signed What is the plan for Juuse Saros? Gover's thoughts on Fabbro and Tolvanen Stories from the Preds locker room: Pekka Rinne is the best Ryan Ellis is a pro PK Subban, Colton Sissons and more. Are the Preds a playoff team? Do Forsberg, Ekholm ...
Aug 05, 2021•51 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. We are no longer killing off Predators Nashville's draft strategy Mikael Granlund is back The Preds sign a goalie (not that one) A small wave of free agency gold Juuse Saros has all of the leverage Jeannot, Olivier, Pitlick deals Offering Tolvanen or Fabbro long term contracts WTF, Chicago? Arizona, Dallas make moves TheAthletic.com Scott Wheeler joins to breakdown the Preds draft (41:35) Why he didn't like day one Why ...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 9 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. We just keep saying goodbye to dude! Ryan Ellis is traded to Phily, was it the right move? Why Ellis was so polarizing What does it tell us about David Poile's plans? Who are Cody Glass and Phil Myers? A rant from Adam about who is to be blamed The Preds' expansion protection strategy Calle Jarnkrok or Tanner Jeannot? Getting bigger, younger and tougher Can the soft reset happen faster than we think? Where should the Pr...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 14 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. What did Pekka Rinne mean to Nashville? Stories from the Nashville locker room Our favorite moments from Pekka's career Being classy still matters The Big Good-bye Did Pekka start the tall goalie trend? Is he a Hall of Famer? What should the Preds strategy be for expansion? Which Forwards should be protected? What will happen this weekend? The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
Jul 14, 2021•54 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Viktor Arvidsson has been traded Are we surprised that people were surprised? Did they get fair market value? Was it the right move? What did Arvidsson mean to Smashville? Where does he stand all-time? Stories about Arvy from the beat What is David Poile's next move? Why Montreal winning Game 4 was good for the NHL Do we still like the NHL's playoff format? The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
Jul 07, 2021•51 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Nashville steals an outdoor game from Raleigh The Nashville-Raleigh blood feud Adam mocks Hurricanes fans with The Voice You, the fans, get all of the credit Average temperatures in February Will Tampa dominate Montreal? Does it hurt more or less to lose to a champion? Results of the fan survey: Feelings on David Poile, John Hynes, Ownership Who should be resigned? Let go? Who gets moved? Which rookie was the best? What...
Jun 30, 2021•56 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. We take a deep dive into Adam's fan survey: How do people feel about the state of the franchise? The job David Poile is doing? The job John Hynes is doing? How long to resign Juuse Saros? Which rookie made the biggest impression? What strategy fans want the front office to take this offseason? Do the fans want a more visible owner? Which core piece should get moved? The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End....
Jun 23, 2021•59 min
Braden Gall talks Nashville Predators hockey with Milwaukee Admirals head coach Karl Taylor. Splitting time between Chicago and home Working with the competition Passing along info on Carolina to NSH Winning vs. Development Difference between working for Lavy and Hynes Does he have to watch the entire organization? Putting a plan in place for every prospect Why does Nashville have so many great defensemen? Explaining Alex Carrier's career path The joy of watching Trenin, Jeannot and Olivier What...
Jun 16, 2021•54 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. We love this Playoff format We don't mind ads on helmets We like our sheets of ice clean Watching former Preds crush is hard How to evaluate old trades How do fans feel about David Poile returning? A creative front office solution Adam's perfect offseason MORE expansion talk: who to protect? The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
Jun 09, 2021•59 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Do we feel any different a week later? Defining "success" semantically Why was Juuse Saros not a Vezina finalist? Biggest offseason decisions pending How to address the core of the team? Who to resign? Who to trade? Who to protect? Expansion draft trades, options The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 4 min
TheAthletic's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Game 6 loss ends the season BUT... How should Preds fans feel right now? Where were the stars (again)? Tiny mistakes cost this team Juuse Saros was brilliant (again) Creed at Bridgestone Arena polarizes The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
May 28, 2021•33 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The first 50 minutes The Preds found the blueprint Lucky bounces and questionable calls Your stars have to make plays This is how hockey works Previewing Game 6 Turner Sports brings in The Great One The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
May 26, 2021•25 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Back to back double OT winners Smashville returns and plays a huge role John Hynes makes power play adjustments Ryan Johansen, Matt Duchene doing work Rod The Bod working the refs Juuse Saros brilliance (again) Best of three series, Game 5 preview Taylor Lewan and Smashville celebrities The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
May 24, 2021•41 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Playing a lot better in Game Two The stars simply didn't show up again The power play problem Line-up changes Spicy John Hynes post-game press conference Media's questions and his answers What can the Preds do in Games 3 and 4? The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
May 20, 2021•31 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Instant Game 1 reaction The Good, Bad and Ugly Carolina's speed was too much Did John Hynes over think the line-up What changes should he make? What do we expect in Game 2? Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
May 18, 2021•26 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The schedule is out and what does it mean? John Hynes hinted at his line-up Attendance numbers are changing Hal calls us both out (but not really) Hal Gill explains Carolina's system Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
May 14, 2021•17 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The Preds clinch a spot in the playoffs! What did we learn in the final two games? The blueprint to beating Carolina Our picks and predictions for the playoffs Was Monday Pekka Rinne's final game? Chances he returns? Why Peks is universally respected. We're joined by Hurricanes reporter Sara Civian from TheAthletic.com Why Carolina was so good this year? What will home games in Raleigh be like this series? The impact of...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Reliving the last two overtime wins Smashville finally feels like Smashville What could playoff starting line-up look like? Defining success in 2021 Is David Poile in charge next year? Juuse Saros for MVP Prediction for final week How should we say goodbye to Pekka? Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
May 05, 2021•59 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Can this team beat good teams? Juuse Saros is insane, but does he deserve Vezna talk? Rest vs. Rhythm Dallas at Nashville: Biggest regular season game ever?. Roman Josi is already the GOAT? This team is annoying to play against (in the best way) Overtime woes have flipped on their head Who leads the team in scoring? Adam does the voice (and makes a strange request) The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End....
Apr 28, 2021•59 min
TheAthletic.com's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Have postseason expectations changed? The Preds still can't beat good teams The complete domination of Chicago We need a nickname for the Blackhawks Matt Duchene is back (and better than you think?) Is Adam vibin? Injuries within the division Dallas vs. Nashville for the final spot The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
Apr 21, 2021•55 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The entire season in one week Preds, Stars finishing schedules David Poile's trade strategy Being a buyer and not a seller Do decisions change during the summer? Studying the new Central Division Three teams for one spot Stats analysis: First two months vs. third month John Hynes' role in the turn around The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
Apr 14, 2021•57 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The Preds are surging - but why? Juuse Saros is awesome Opposing goalies hate Ryan Johansen Do injuries change decision making for Preds? Trade deadline strategy: Who is off the table, who should be moved Top 10 power play right now? Calder Trophy debate: Eeli Tolvanen Handicapping the race: 3 or 4 teams for one spot? Bally's new TV graphics The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
Apr 07, 2021•58 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The Preds just keep winning Goaltending has bee the primary reason But the rest of the team has come around The Development of Eeli Tolvanen Winning without Matt Duchene The playoff chase Does it change the strategy for the future The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
Mar 31, 2021•49 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Tim Peel was "fired" by the NHL after the hot mic incident Is the NHL being soft? Do fans really believe the NHL is out to get the Preds? Make-up calls and officiating behavior Meanwhile, the Preds are playing good hockey! There is one main reason for their turnaround Should this change the strategy in the front office? Trade Debate: Ryan Ellis or Mattias Ekholm? The Kids are Alright: Who's earned their spot? The Gold S...
Mar 24, 2021•51 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Preds overachieving this week John Hynes' team hasn't quit Adam's apology to Calle Jarnkrok Pekka doesn't want to leave Nashville History of in-season GM changes David Poile or fresh eyes? Jaff Marek of Sportnet.ca joins us (37:00): History of GM's being fired midseason David Poile is not shy and might hurt him Do the Preds need a new coat of paint? Experience vs. fresh set of eyes? Risks of an enormous teardown A long ...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 9 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Preds lose four out of five Preds lose Roman Josi, of course What else does David Poile need to see? Filip Forsberg's asking price, trade value Mattias Eckholm's self-awareness Which "kids" have earned spots post-rebuild? ESPN is back in the hockey business Power rankings, recommending reading The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. Check out The Weekly Rundown here.
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 4 min
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Last week's mirage It's finally over, the carcass is dead The clear message has been sent Trading Pekka, Ryan Ellis injury What the NHL has taught us about rebuilds: Chapter 1: Singular Vision Chapter 2: Golden Youngsters Chapter 3: Patience Central Division Power Ranks Montreal acting like a bunch a jerks TGS is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min
