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
December 10, 2025 • 59 mins
The Predators have won five out of seven games... why? Juuse Saros has been excellent and also awful. The offense has been dictating pace as well. Why has it taken so long for the system to work for the third year in a row? Then we try to explain the scandal unfolding around Predators former majority owner Herb Fritch.
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December 3, 2025 • 66 mins
The rookies are starting to score as young players make progress. Is this a sign of things to come or simply a product of scheduling? Barry Trotz addressed toxic rumors and broke down his asking price for Ryan O'Reilly. Then we discuss the right way to view Carter Hart's debut for Vegas.
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November 26, 2025 • 50 mins
Rumors, reports and questions continue to swirl around the Nashville organization. After two poor showings this week, Barry Trotz is doing damage control in the press. However, it's not working and he's making it worse. Veterans will be on the block soon and something has to change. Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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November 19, 2025 • 64 mins
Nashville fails on the international stage in the Global Series and delivered a fireable offense in Sweden. However, Barry Trotz isn't making a move on Andrew Brunette. Why is he sticking it out? What is his plan? What's the strategy? We have an elegant and outlandish suggestion on how to fix not one but two problems. Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube...
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November 12, 2025 • 65 mins
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan analyze the Predators trip to Sweden and how it feels very similar to the trip to Dallas that eventually got Peter Laviolette fired. What do bad vibes and toxic energy mean to the fans and behind the scenes? What would trading Juuse Saros do for the franchise: we consider all of the angles. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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November 5, 2025 • 61 mins
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan try to explain what happened to the Predators on Tuesday night against the Wild. Why did the NHL office rule the way they did? What does it matter as the Preds invent new ways to lose games. What will change for the this team over the next few weeks? Should Andrew Brunette be allowed to coach the young players? Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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October 29, 2025 • 57 mins
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan break down one of the ugliest nights in Bridgestone Arena history. What is wrong with the veterans and can anything fix them? Why is Brady Skjei the avatar for this entire organization's issues? Is Andrew Brunette the right coach for the young players? Who is actually better? Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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October 22, 2025 • 47 mins
Braden Gall and Nick Kieser talk through the Predators four game losing streak. Nashville is a last place team with the worst offense in the league after an ugly loss to the Ducks. Everything is getting worse and that's on Andrew Brunette. Steven Stamkos is slowing down and Brady Martin has been sent down to Juniors as well. What's next for this team? Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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October 15, 2025 • 37 mins
Emma Lingan and guest co-host Jeremy K. Gover breakdown the first four games of the Nashville Predators 2025-26 season. Can we extrapolate anything from the 2-1-1 start, what are the most surprising things from the opening matchups and -- wait for it -- is Juuse Saros "so back!"??
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October 8, 2025 • 59 mins
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan make our official season predictions for 2025-26. How should Andrew Brunette be evaluated? What is Barry Trotz plan? How should fans balance Brady Martin hype with rational expectations? Where do the Preds finish in the Central Division? Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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October 1, 2025 • 58 mins
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey one week from the start of the season. Are the Predators focused on the right things entering the season? Is Barry Trotz focused on the right things? We predict what the opening night roster and starting line-up will look like? And we offer our picks what Nashville SHOULD do with their roster. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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September 24, 2025 • 56 mins
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan breakdown the first few weeks of training camp. Andrew Brunette has a clear message to his team this camp. The youth movement in underway as Matthew Wood, Brady Martin and Tanner Molendyk are the top storylines. Nic Hague is out 4-6 weeks, so what could the blue line pairings look like for Nashville? Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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September 17, 2025 • 61 mins
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan preview the opening of Nashville Predators training camp. Roster decisions, position battles, prospect development and more highlight what could be an eventful preseason camp. Plus, Luke Evangelista's contract still isn't signed and Bridgestone Arena is getting a $750 million makeover. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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September 10, 2025 • 51 mins
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 General Manager Barry Trotz and Head Coach Barry Trotz. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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September 3, 2025 • 45 mins
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 rank? Who is the best? And where could the Preds finish? How does the coaching staff and front office rank? Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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August 27, 2025 • 46 mins
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 offseason. All of the veterans are still searching for answers. Then we dive into where this farm system should be ranked in the NHL? And could Nashville have done any better? Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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August 27, 2025 • 38 mins
Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Nashville Predators hockey. The latest with Brady Martin and Luke Evangelista's contracts. Are Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault correct that lowered expectations and being more comfortable are enough to get Nashville back into contention? What exactly is Barry Trotz expectation? Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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August 13, 2025 • 49 mins
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 Nichol sat down with Braden at LBH to talk rookies and development. Then we fix the NHL with rule changes, format tweaks and more. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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August 6, 2025 • 53 mins
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 breakdown the best case scenario for 2025-26 and what would it mean for the season? Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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July 30, 2025 • 57 mins
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 the Preds record book and look at Nashville's milestones to watch in 2025. And we look at the first few months of the Predators schedule. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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