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The Gold Standard
We talk about the Nashville Predators. There is no better show in Smashville. In fact, one might even go so far as to call it The Gold Standard of Preds podcasts.
Episodes
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GM Barry Trotz vs. Head Coach Barry Trotz
Braden Gall welcomes Jared Stillman to the show this week to talk Barry Trotz. Understanding his plan, evaluating his future and trying to decipher between…
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Central Division Unit Rankings 2025-26
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Nashville Predators hockey. We rank the forwards, defensemen and goalies in the NHL's Central Division. Where does Nashville…
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Veterans search for answers + ranking the Preds farm system
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Nashville Predators hockey. Filip Forsberg opens up about how the season ended and the meetings that took place to start the…
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Lowered Expectations and Comfortability
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Nashville Predators hockey. The latest with Brady Martin and Luke Evangelista's contracts. Are Steven Stamkos and Jonathan…
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Ryan Johansen speculation, Scott Nichol and our plan to fix the NHL
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Nashville Predators hockey. The Ryan Johansen saga is over and we want to have fun speculating about "material breach." Scott…
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Nashville's best-case scenario in 2025-26
Jeremy Gover joins Braden Gall to talk summer hockey. Outdoor games in Tennessee, Preds prospects in the World Juniors and Spencer Stastney opens up. Then we…
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Milestones, Schedules, Verdicts and More
What do you need to know about the verdict in the Hockey Canada trial. Roman Josi or Pekke Rinne more likely into the Hall of Fame? We play a records game with…
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Post-draft prospect rankings
Braden Gall is joined by Michael Gallagher to talk Nashville Predators prospects and farm system. Brady Martin or Tanner Molendyk at No. 1? Matthew Wood or…
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New CBA, Evangelista's contract, Central Division Power Rankings
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Nashville Predators hockey. The new CBA will deliver numerous small changes to the NHL. What's the latest with Luke…
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Positive developments from development camp
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Nashville Predators development camp. Did the best players look like the best players? Who stood out? Who could earn a spot on…
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Win or Rebuild: What is Barry Trotz doing?
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk NHL draft results, free agency moves, trades and development camp. Has Nashville fixed it's defense with four draft picks…
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Final NHL Draft Predictions and Debates
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk NHL Draft with Michael Gallagher. What will this draft do to the direction of the franchise? Who has elite traits and does…
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Timetable for a total Predators rebuild
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk hockey. What can the Preds learn from the Panthers? There is an injury update on Roman Josi and should the Preds consider…
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Oilers choose violence, Preds disconnect and Top 5 strategy
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk hockey. The Oilers made a bizarre choice in Game 3 - what were they thinking and will it pay off? Is there more to understand…
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Trading for Marco Rossi, Karl Taylor and a Cup Final rematch
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Predators hockey. An old name is getting a big job for Pittsburgh. Karl Taylor's assistant coach is defending him publicly…
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Milwaukee, Trotz, Brunette: Changing opinions with Kayla Anderson
Braden Gall and Kayla Anderson talk Predators hockey. When did Kayla fall in love with the sport? Has the role of the Milwaukee Admirals changed as the team's…
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What's the value of trading away veterans?
Rumors are beginning to swirl around Jonathan Marchessault and a trade out of town. Why would Barry Trotz consider this and what does it tell us about the…
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Playoff takes and locker room culture
The NHL and AHL playoffs are in full swing as former, current and future Predators are making big headlines. We dive into Jonathan Marchessault's future with…
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Preds run it back + the first draft big board
Barry Trotz has decided to keep Andrew Brunette and run it back. After one of the worst seasons in franchise history, the team is doing... nothing? Plus, the…
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Messy Process: Is Trotz still undecided on Brunette?
Barry Trotz has yet to talk to the media now two weeks after the end of the season. What does it mean for the future of Andrew Brunette? What does it tell us…
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What the Preds need to learn from rest of the NHL
The NHL playoffs are in full swing so what should the Predators learn from the most successful franchises in the league about roster building and management?…
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First Order of Business: Evaluating Andrew Brunette
One of the worst seasons in franchise history is over but what comes next? Evaluating Andrew Brunette is the first order of business. Then we talk with Matthew…
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Wild night in Nashville offers glimpse of the future
A wild night in Smashville features 13 goals and young talent making headlines. Does it show us the future? We offer player comps for the young talent that has…
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Has Barry Trotz made a decision about Andrew Brunette?
Matthew Wood has signed his ELC and might debut for Nashville this week. Who else might be on the call-up list? Why should the team NOT call up prospects? Two…
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Juuse Saros, Revisionist History and the Draft Lottery
Juuse Saros was his old self on Tuesday night and the Preds are doing something for the first time! How should the young players be deployed: situationally and…
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The only thing that matters the rest of the season
After two big hits on Tuesday night, the NHL needs to figure out the consistency issue it has with officiating. What is the most important thing left for the…
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Deadline Reaction: What is Barry Trotz plan?
Emma Lingan, Adam Vingan and Braden Gall react to the Predators interesting trade deadline week. What did we make of the trades and what exactly is Barry Trotz…
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Lessons from Boston + Long term trade options
A nice win over Boston tells a bigger story about the Nashville Predators season. What did we learn about the team's future? The Preds got the trade deadline…
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Josi Injured, Frustrations Mounting
Roman Josi was injured Tuesday night in yet another frustrating loss. How bad could it be and is there any reason to be concerned with how the rest of the team…
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Can USA win the whole thing?
The Preds have acquired two depth pieces including Andreas Englund on defense. What is the latest on the injury front for Jeremy Lauzon, Luke Evangelista and…
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Barry's Future, 4-Nation's, Hal Gill Talks Defense
How much blame does Barry Trotz get for the Preds situation and how much time does a proper evaluation take? Joakim Kemell debuts for the Preds in…
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No answers on ice, anthem wars off it
The Preds have lost five straight and it's showing in the locker room. What possible answers could this team come up with? The national anthem became a funny…
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Defense vs. Goaltending
Juuse Saros has struggled lately but how much is on the defense? Why is blue line struggling so much. The 4 Nation's tournament is coming up and people are…
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Are you not entertained?
The Predators made history on Tuesday night against San Jose. They played a boxing match on Saturday. And beat their archrival in overtime. It's not pretty…
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Trade deadline rumors begin to swirl
The Predators played one of the best games of the season against Vegas but still had to hold on for dear life. The top line is surging. Can the team lose…
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Adding Injury to Insult + Young Talent Continues to Shine
The Predators inconsistency plagued them again on the road trip finale against the Jets. Injuries continue to mount and the defense is getting worse. Also…
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How to evaluate Barry Trotz
The Predators lost three straight games heading into the New Year in different ways and it led to the worst start in franchise history. Is there any hope? How…
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Holiday Mash Up: It's All Your Gold Standard's Fault
Emma Lingan, Jeremy Gover and Braden Gall talk Predators hockey as the team wins yet again. Big free agent signings have come to life and are producing. Justin…
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Actual Progress, Blue Line Development, Trade Rumors
The Predators beat former coach Peter Laviolette and the Rangers after three straight solid offensive showings. Is this a sign of real progress that is…
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Winless in 8 Games: Scratch Them All
The Predators are winless in eight straight games after a costly loss to the Flames on Tuesday. Roman Josi joins a long list of injured Predators that create…
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Time to Talk About Bruno
Roman Josi says the team is making progress. He also talks with Braden about life on the road. We introduce new goalie Justus Annunen and talk trade strategy…
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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
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…
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Are the Preds making a big trade?
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…
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Have the Preds finally leveled off?
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…
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Brunette, Trotz Send a Message
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…
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How sustainable is the streak?
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…
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Establishing a new standard
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…
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Steep Defensive Learning Curve
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…
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Prediction Extravaganza '24
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…
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Central Division Preview
The regular season is approaching and the Predators have extremely high expectations but how are the players and coaching handling the pressure? Final roster…
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"On paper, it's fantasy hockey."
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…
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Training Camp and Roster Battles
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?…
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Welcome, Adam Vingan (and Rookie Camp)
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…
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Contracts, Breakouts and Uniforms
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…
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Askarov Trade: Barry Trotz Stays the Course
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…
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Fallout: Yaroslav Askforatrade
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…
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Cody Glass Traded: What Comes Next?
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…
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Predicting Preseason Overreactions
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…
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Bally Sports, Luke Evangelista, Salary Cap Issues
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…
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Central Division and Future of Bridgestone
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…