The Gold Standard
440 Media, LLC
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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.
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APR 15, 2026
Lack of identity costs Predators the playoffs
Why did the Nashville Predators miss the playoffs? Talent, coaching, slow starts are all a part of it. But the total lack of team identity was the problem - mostly due to decisions made by Barry Trotz. What does the future hold for this team and what are the first orders of business for the new GM? Braden Gall and Emma Lingan 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!
63 MIN
APR 8, 2026
Excitement on and off the ice in Nashville
Justus Annunen is making history while Juuse Saros is playing the best hockey of his season. The Predators took 7 out of 8 possible points but will it be enough? Veterans, special teams and Tyson Jost are all playing critical roles in Nashville's playoff push. Then we dive into the latest rumors surrounding the GM search and celebrate the new TV deal for Preds games. Braden Gall and Emma Lingan 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!
63 MIN
APR 1, 2026
The biggest week of the year + GM search update
After five straight wins, the power play has failed and Nashville lost three straight at the worst possible time. Yet, the biggest week of the regular season begins in Los Angeles Thursday night. Enjoy the ride! Then we update the GM search with a list of candidates and strategies. Braden Gall and Emma Lingan 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!
62 MIN
MAR 25, 2026
Matthew Wood leads Preds youth movement into playoff race
Nashville destroyed San Jose on Tuesday night to win five straight and move into the playoffs. How is this happening? What role are young players like Matthew Wood playing? Can it continue? Plus, the debate between Playoff match-ups as well as draft slot? Braden Gall and Emma Lingan 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!
56 MIN
MAR 18, 2026
NHL Playoffs or NHL Draft Lottery
The Predators got a big win over the Jets on Tuesday night but is that a good thing or a bad thing? Can this team fight for a playoff spot AND pick in the top 10? What will happen over the finale 15 games? We've reached a familiar portion of the Juuse Saros story. And why a change of heart by Bill Haslam could change the off-season in a major way. Braden Gall and Emma Lingan 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!
64 MIN
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