The Preds once again follow up a big win with a brutal loss. It might signal a serious reevaluation of team goals for this season. We evaluate the trade of Philip Tomasino. There was one hilarious moment in the Devils game. And what WOULD have a rebuild looked like during the summer and what WOULD the results be? Emma and Braden talk sticks and puck. Watch all episodes on YouTube. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Nashville played extremely well in a win over Vancouver but can they sustain it? Trade rumors are swirling around the Predators and going to get a second-line center and top 4 defenseman are squarely on the table for Barry Trotz. How should Andrew Brunette hold his stars accountable? What big changes are coming? Emma, Michael and Braden talk sticks and puck. Watch all episodes on YouTube. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun ...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Have the Nashville Predators turned a corner and leveled off since the terrible start? What are the next steps of progress? How have the new free agents adapted? What does the Dante Fabbro saga tell us about the end of the David Poile era and the job Barry Trotz is doing? Shea Weber and Poile also got inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. And one media entity is being greedy. Emma and Braden talk sticks and puck. Watch all episodes on YouTube. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: S...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min
The Preds just played the worst game of the season in a loss to the Kings. They are in last place and everyone is very frustrated. Andrew Brunette and Barry Trotz are sending public messages to their team about shaking things up. Will it work? Watch all episodes on YouTube. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ - Order your Thanksgiving meal today!
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min
The Preds have collected points in four straight games but how sustainable is the streak? What problems are officially solved and what problems still need fixing? What do we make of the line-up tweaks and second-line center? Watch all episodes on YouTube. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ - Order your Thanksgiving meal today!
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min
The Preds dominated the Bruins for their first win after an 0-5 start. Why did it work and what went right? What line-up changes are coming? Mark Jankowski explains how to build chemistry when it comes to line combinations. What about the NHL debut of Zachary L'Heureux? Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ - Nashville's best brisket joint!...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min
The Preds have started 0-3 with bad defense and lots of line-up changes. Why isn't it working, how long should fans be patient and what do you need to know about the system that explains the learning curve. We also talk Bally's app and BBQ meats. Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds hockey. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And welcome to the pod, Shotgun Willie's - Nashville's best brisket joint! You can watch all episodes on YouTube....
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr
Predators hockey is officially back on Thursday night as the season gets started. What do we make of the final roster decisions? What individual predictions are we making? How are the new stars handling expectations? We also make officially official Predators season long predictions so we can check our work at the end of the year. Lastly, what's the latest on the future of the Predators contract with Bally Sports? Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds hockey. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 21 min
The regular season is approaching and the Predators have extremely high expectations but how are the players and coaching handling the pressure? Final roster cuts are coming soon so what do the final cuts tell us about the current and future roster? Then we offer an in-depth preview of the Central Division. Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds hockey. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! You can watch all episodes on YouTube.
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 12 min
The Nashville Predators are making news at camp. Managing expectations is front and center for everyone in the organization. The power play lines look as talented as any in franchise history. Do we already know who might be on the second and third lines? Luke Schenn offers a Tanner Molendyk anecdote and much more. Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds hockey. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! You can watch all episodes on YouTube.
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min
The Nashville Predators report to camp this week. What position battles are set to take place? Who could make the team? How will this team handle expectations? What did we learn from rookie camp? What's the latest with Philip Tomasino? We also break down the farm system as the season opens. Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds hockey. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! You can watch all episodes on YouTube.
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Welcome, Adam Vingan to the team! He's back and covering the Preds for Lower Broad Hockey. We also preview training camp, the rookie showcase coming this weekend and get ready for hockey season! Which is here (technically). Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! You can watch all episodes on YouTube.
Sep 09, 2024•51 min
One week before rookies report to training camp, we take a look at some news from around the NHL including the tragedy in New Jersey and the massive contract Edmonton gave to Leon Draisaitl. We also answer your questions about regression, breakout potential, uniforms, favorite players to cover and memorabilia. Mike, Emma and Braden talk Preds. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! You can watch all episodes on YouTube.
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min
The Predators traded Yaroslav Askarov for two prospects and a first round pick. Why did this happen and did Barry Trotz get enough in return? It does paint an even clearer picture of the Preds decision making strategy. Where does the farm system now rank in the NHL and who is atop the list? Michael, Emma and Braden talk Preds hockey. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. You can watch all episodes on YouTube. Please take a few minutes to answer some questions about local sports.
Aug 28, 2024•55 min
The Predators prized goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov has requested a trade. Why did he do that? What does it mean for the future? And why is Barry Trotz taking so much heat for it? Ryan Johansen also might have materially breached his contract and that could benefit the Preds in a big way. Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville hockey. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. You can watch all episodes on YouTube. Please take a few minutes to answer some questions about local sports.
Aug 21, 2024•59 min
Nashville has traded Cody Glass but what are the next moves for Barry Trotz? Who else could be traded and who could be signed? What does this do to the starting line-up? Mitch Korn talks the emotion of the goal-tending position and makes it obvious what the plan for Yaroslav Askarov will be. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Please take a few minutes to answer some questions about local sports.
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Preseason overreactions are coming to a timeline near you, but which ones are warranted and which ones will be completely meaningless? Saros, Askarov, the top two lines, the power play, defensive pairings and more. Plus, trade rumors and an expansion draft reminder. Emma, Mike and Braden talk Nashville Predators hockey. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Please take a few minutes to answer some questions about local sports.
Aug 07, 2024•54 min
Watching Miracle with kids to get ready for the Olympics, Bally Sports legal update, what should the Preds do about distribution, huge praise for Luke Evangelista, developing Zachary L'Heureux, the current salary cap squeeze Barry Trotz is facing, who should the team keep and who they should trade and what will this do to the trade deadline? Emma, Mike and Braden talk Nashville Predators hockey. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Please take a few minutes to answer some questions about local sports....
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Central Division winners and losers, who is next year's sleeper in the Central, the development of Joakim Kemell, Roman Josi's Hall of Fame case, the future of Bridgestone Arena, breaking into sports media industry and much more. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey.
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Steven Stamkos, Brady Skjei and Scott Wedgewood were introduced formally by the Nashville Predators and a few themes developed. Openly acknowledging the teams want to compete for a Stanley Cup is notable and the obvious focus on the power play. We also talk line combinations, take subscriber questions and talk Yaroslav Askarov trade rumors. Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds each week. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey.
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. We set reasonable expectations for 2024-25 but also for the next three years. We define what success looks like for this franchise. Where does this team rank in the Central Division and Western Conference? What did we learn from Development Camp and the Futures Game? And what's the latest in the Bally Sports' broadcasting saga? Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey.
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The Nashville Predators resigned Juuse Saros to a massive extension. Barry Trotz handed out huge contracts to forward Steven Stamkos, defenseman Brady Skjei and forward Jonathan Marchessault as well as resigning Alex Carrier and adding back-up goalie Scott Wedgewood. What are expectations now? What will the lines look like? What about the NHL Draft additions? And was all of this the right strategy? Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey.
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Florida won the Cup with a specific style that was "opposite" of the previous regime. What does that say if anything about Andrew Brunette? What strategy should the Preds deploy in the NHL Draft this weekend? Who is the top target at Center and Defenseman in the first round? What do we make of the two trades made this week? David Poile and Shea Weber are Hall of Famers. And we answer subscriber questions on the show. Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds hockey. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey.
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Welcome to Lower Broad Hockey. A brand new premium Preds experience and community. Emma, Michael and Braden will be bringing you daily coverage of the Nashville Predators. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey.
Jun 24, 2024•12 min
Connor McDavid has kept the Oilers alive and is chasing history in the process. The Preds might be chasing a big name forward, but is Barry Trotz willing to pay big money? Why the Preds should be ok spending big money on Patrick Laine. How does this all trace back to Juuse Saros again. Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com You can now watch TGS episodes on the 440 Sports YouTube page.
Jun 19, 2024•53 min
Florida's 2-0 lead over Edmonton, which players need to develop over the summer the most, 10 rapid fire free agent targets linked to Nashville and one draft strategy we really like. Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com You can now watch TGS episodes on the 440 Sports YouTube page.
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Juuse Saros trade rumors, NHL Draft primer, one free agent target for the Preds and a Stanley Cup preview. Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com You can now watch TGS episodes on the 440 Sports YouTube page.
Jun 05, 2024•58 min
Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Preds trading Ryan McDonagh to Tampa. What other big moves could happen? What players should Barry Trotz target? What positions should they target? What does the Preds starting blue line look like this season? Who should we be rooting for in the Cup Final? Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com and NashvilleHockeyNow.com You can now watch TGS episodes on the 440 Sports YouTube page.
May 22, 2024•1 hr
Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Preds off-season strategy. Pending free agents, trades and Mitch Marner intrigue? How should the Preds approach a critical off-season? How does Juuse Saros fit into the strategy? And can we learn anything about the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far? Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com and NashvilleHockeyNow.com You can now watch TGS episodes on the 440 Sports YouTube page.
May 15, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall take a look at the 2023-24 season of Predators hockey from a big picture perspective. The most important moves were huge successes, the off-season of Saros is coming, did we answer questions about the youth and what about free agents? Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com and NashvilleHockeyNow.com You can now watch TGS episodes on the 440 Sports YouTube page.
May 08, 2024•1 hr 14 min
