Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm joins the podcast to share his perspective on Nashville's turnaround this season and what lies before them with five games to go (17:15). Plus, he outlines the emotional struggles of being included in trade rumors (22:48), discusses raising two children (26:18) and reveals why his name both is and isn't Hans (33:50). Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis recap the two games between the Preds and the Panthers (3:00) and preview a pivotal contest between Nashville and Dallas (13:15). They also talk about the national television deal with Turner Sports (36:40) and answer fan questions about the roster (46:45).