The Catfish on Ice Podcast

The Catfish on Ice Podcast

Welcome to the Catfish on Ice Podcast, a Smashville podcast on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join Hosts Chad Minton and Max Greenberg for weekly episodes on The Hockey Podcast Network. The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Nashville Predators. Episodes are around an hour long & available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Subscribe to the Catfish on Ice Podcast TODAY! Follow your host @chad_minton and co-host @MaxGreenberg176 on Twitter/X! Follow The Hockey Podcast Network @hockeypodnet

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June 25, 2025 76 mins

It's NHL Draft week and the guys are revealing their mock drafts for the 1st Round. The Preds have three 1st-round picks. Will they trade one of them?

Chad & Max are also trying to make sense of the trade for Erik Haula and why Luke Evangelista still hasn't received a new contract.

We'll finish up reacting to Barry Trotz's media availability, and the Florida Panthers are the new bullies on the ...

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Welcome to Ep.269, full of juicy trade rumor talk surrounding Jonathan Marchessault and the Nashville Predators. First we preview the rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers for the 2025 Stanley Cup and do some free agency shopping for the Preds to find some depth players.

Also, we're doing a deep dive into the Preds prospect pool. Who are the future stars, and what are some of the scouts around the NHL saying abou...

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In tonight's episode, Chad and Max are coming off a break from the podcast to give their reaction to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the conference finals matchups, Andrew Brunette coming back as head coach of the Nashville Predators, and the growing Mitch Marner drama and where he ends up in the offseason.

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Welcome to a live stream edition of Catfish On Ice Ep.267!

-The guys start the episode reacting to a wild first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

-Mike Sullivan hits the open market as he parts ways with the Pittsburg Penguins. Should Trotz make a push for Sullivan?

-Are we witnessing the end of a dominant era from Roman Josi? Who should line up with the captain next season?

-Players we love to hate the most

-Who are the most irrel...

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Welcome to #266 of Catfish On Ice!

In today's episode Chad is riding solo and looks at what Barry Trotz's offseason blueprint could be to get the Predators back into playoff contention next season.

Also we list off the top players most critical to the Predators bouncing back next season and look at who the Predators could be drafting with their top-5 pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.

Finally, what is to be made of the comments ...

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In a season with not much to be joyful about, Steven Stamkos and Fedor Svechkov helped propel the Nashville Predators to a shocking comeback win over the Islanders. Chad and Max break down how important this win was for the psyche of the team.

Steven Stamkos is taking on the mentor role going into the offseason and Fedor Svechkov is a vital piece to bouncing back in 2025.-26. The guys dive deeper into that.

The h...

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Welcome to a loaded Ep.264 LIVE STREAM of CATFISH ON ICE!

-Opening Faceoff: Latest NHL Draft Lottery Scenarios and where the Preds need to land

-Stanley Cup Playoff race is at boiling point. A lot of teams still in the hunt! Mason of Blues Fan Reacts joins the show to talk about the surging St. Louis Blues. 

-Players most vital to Preds returning to the playoffs quickly in 2025-26 -The...

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Back for a jam packed episode of Catfish on Ice, Ep.263!

-Chad & Max dish out there winners and losers at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, what really is Barry Trotz's plan for the future?

-Preds are in the home stretch of the regular season. What to expect in final 20 games.

-Trade Deadline Winners & Losers. Who did the most to bolster their Stanley Cup chances?

-What are our dream matchups for the 1st Round of the Stanley Cup...

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Are you not ENTERTAINED??!! Welcome to a 4 Nations Face-Off Battle Royale edition of Catfish On Ice!

-Chad & Max on what has been a slam dunk, home run, hat trick event for the NHL with the 4 Nations Face-Off

-USA & Canada go Battle Royale, gladiator style. Rematch coming?

-Finland set to play upset kings vs Canada, and bench Juuse Saros for Kevin Lankinen.

-Pred...

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Welcome to a LIVE edition of Catfish on Ice! Tonight, Chad Minton and Max Greenberg are predicting their Nashville Predators starting lineup post-Trade Deadline. Who will be gone, who will get more minutes?

Also, we're putting the NHL mascots against each other in a battle royale. Who would win? Can Gnash hold up against the other crazy NHL mascots?

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Welcome to #260 of Catfish On Ice!

-In today's show we're first diving into the slump that Juuse Saros finds himself in, while also dissecting Barry Trotz's comments to local media regarding his plans for the 2025 Trade Deadline.

-Our Top5 Preds Trade Board. Who is most likely to be traded by Preds in the next few weeks?

-Mikko Rantanen Mega Trade between Colorado, Chicago and New Jersey.

-Which 5 teams have the best goal songs in ...

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Welcome to a LIVE Watchalong Edition of Catfish On Ice Ep.259 with your hosts Chad Minton and Max Greenberg! The guys will be giving live analysis and reaction to the San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators and will look at just how big of a miracle it will take for the Predators to rescue the season.

Also, we're looking at some key milestones ahead for key Preds players and a preview of the Four Nations Faceoff...

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Ryan O'Reilly is jumping up the trade boards for some NHL teams according to Elliotte Friedman, but Barry Trotz is saying ROR is trade protected. Chad Minton breaks it all down and if ROR should be traded by Trotz.

 

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Welcome to Ep.257 of Catfish On Ice

-The guys answer some burning questions for the second half of the season for the Predators.

-Breaking down what went right for the Predators in their back to back wins over Vancouver and Calgary.

-Looking ahead to the schedule in January. Can the Preds start finally stacking some wins?

-SMASHVILLE STAT OF THE WEEK: Team Finishing and Goal Differential

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Welcome to Ep.256 of Catfish On Ice, Live Game Reaction episode of Pittsburgh Penguins at Nashville Predators!

Plus we break down the Alexandre Carrier trade to the Canadiens, and is Barry Trotz living too dangerously?

Also we talk about Nashville's new top line with Steven Stamkos, and give our thoughts on Matt Duchene's candid remarks about his departure from Nashville.

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-LIVE Game Reaction of Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars. The guys jump in at the 2nd intermission, watch along in the 3rd period and give instant postgame reaction.

-Injuries are plaguing any hopes for the Predators, with Roman Josi being the latest injured player. (28:00)

-Is it time for Barry Trotz to come to grips with reality and trade everyone he can? (50:35)

-Rest of Season Predictions: How many points will the Preds finis...

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The epic nightmare continues for the Nashville Predators in Ep.254 with Host Chad Minton.

-Breaking down the back to back losses to the Maple Leafs and Canadiens

-Ryan O'Reilly hits the injury list and could miss multiple weeks. How can he be replaced and what impact will this have on the Predators' offensive woes?

-Chad looks at two paths that Barry Trotz has right now on Andrew Brunette. Which Head Coach candidates are best to re...

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Welcome to Catfish On Ice #253 with Chad Minton and Max Greenberg!

-Opening Faceoff: What can the Preds do to salvage their season? (8:55)

-Trade reaction, Wedgewood for Annunen. (20:25)

-Stamkos comments. Did he call out the teammates or the coach? (30:08)

-What each Preds player deserves for Christmas. (46:59)

-Smashville Stat of the Week: The Worst of the Worst? (59:58)

-Battle for the Central December Power Rankings (1:05:19)

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Welcome to Catfish On Ice #252!

-Opening Faceoff: Preds Road Trip is about to conclude in Seattle. Has it been a success or failure? (6:18)

  • Just how hot is Andrew Brunette's coaching seat getting after the Bruins fire their head coach? (19:30)
  • Steven Stamkos finally heating up? (35:55)
    -Central Division Rundown: Blackhawks, Wild, Jets (46:28)
    -Battle for the Central Power Rankings Mid November Edition (54:00)
    -Clutch Performer...
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Welcome to Catfish on Ice #251!

-Opening Faceoff: Do we feel better or worse after OT loss to Avs? (6:50)

-Rest of the Road Trip doesn't get easier for Preds. (18:30)

-Fabbro claimed by CBJ. The ripple effect on the lineup. (20:15)

-Shea Weber and David Poile to Hockey Hall of Fame. (34:59)

-Ovechkin chasing the Great One. Our Top-5 Active All-Time NHL Players. (43:50)

-SMASHVILLE STAT OF THE WEEK: Filip Forsberg (55:00)

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