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
July 9, 2025 • 53 mins
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 the starting line-up at training camp? Plus, Nick Perbix introduced himself to Smashville this week. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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July 2, 2025 • 67 mins
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, trading for Nicolas Hague and signing Nick Perbix? What is the right way to look at Brady Martin? Who are the young forwards fans should expect to get time? What does the line-up look like on paper as of this week? Are they trying to win or rebuilding (or both)? Watch ...
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June 25, 2025 • 56 mins
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 that mean the team might go best available over position of need? Passing on James Hagens? Roman Josi's future and final predictions for the NHL Draft. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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June 18, 2025 • 52 mins
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 trading down? Then we dive into the timetable for a full rebuild and what needs to happen each year. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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June 11, 2025 • 59 mins
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 about Jonathan Marchessault and what happened? Plus, what is the top 5 strategy that makes the most sense? Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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June 4, 2025 • 61 mins
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. The Wild are looking to move Marco Rossi and the Preds should pounce. Plus, a Stanley Cup Final rematch should be really fun. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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May 28, 2025 • 45 mins
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 focus has changed? What do we think of a rematch in the Cup Final? How has our view of the Preds past and future change over time? Who are our favorite players to cover? Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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May 21, 2025 • 45 mins
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 future of the team? What would a "deep rebuild" actually look like and what should be the goals. Stanley Cup picks, Toronto, Dallas and the Draft. Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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May 15, 2025 • 52 mins
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 the team and try to define the Nashville locker room culture. Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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May 7, 2025 • 62 mins
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 Preds landed the No. 5 pick in the draft. How should we rank the top of the 2025 NHL Draft? Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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April 30, 2025 • 50 mins
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 about his processes? Plus, the NHL playoffs are drunk and the Milwaukee Admirals are getting their playoff run started on Thursday. Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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April 23, 2025 • 59 mins
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? Why hasn't Barry Trotz met with media yet? What key element do we need to consider around Andrew Brunette's future? And what would a good off-season look like for Nashville? Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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April 17, 2025 • 72 mins
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 Wood about his first few weeks in the NHL. Which rookies have earned a spot next year and was there any good that came from this season? Adam Vingan joins Emma and Braden to talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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April 9, 2025 • 71 mins
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 earned starting roles. Barry Trotz is also saying all the right things this week as the season winds down. After Ovechkin's record, the question is do we still love records? Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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April 2, 2025 • 63 mins
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 bad losses and another Juuse Saros dud. An 8-year old has a strong take on the animated broadcast. And we debate Barry Trotz decision around Andrew Brunette. Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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March 26, 2025 • 62 mins
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 in the line-up? What major moments in Preds recent history would we go back and change? The most important thing to know about the 2025 NHL Draft lottery. Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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March 19, 2025 • 61 mins
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 team with just 15 games left? What is the most concerning part of Barry Trotz decision-making process around the future of Andrew Brunette? What do we think of the new faces like Michael Bunting in a Predators sweater? Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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March 11, 2025 • 61 mins
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 plan for this franchise? Patiences versus winning versus development or go big? Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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March 6, 2025 • 67 mins
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 started by trading Gus Nyquist to the Wild. Who else could be moved and what big names could Barry Trotz target? Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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February 26, 2025 • 62 mins
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 reacted? Luke Schenn had some choice words about the team after the loss as well. Did Team USA accomplish its No. 1 goal in the 4 Nations tournament? And what should the NHL learn from the NFL Combine? Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.
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