Catfish Corner: A Predators Podcast

Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas talk about what this means for the Predators franchise, how the fan base has embraced the game, how outdoor hockey is different and what viewers can expect when they watch the game.

Kyle Turris is back after being a healthy scratch for several games and the third line is producing above expectations, but the Predators are still looking for answers.

The penalty kill has been a sore spot and while the power play is better than last year it hasn't been lights-out. The Predators need more production from their top players to become contenders.

In the latest Catfish Corner podcast, Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss these topics as well as NHL's culture and recent accusations against coaches for abusive behavior, including Peter Laviolette's denial of allegations that he bullied players when coaching the Flyers.

Tennessean beat writer Paul Skrbina and sports director Tommy Deas discuss the latest downturn in the team's fortunes, as well as whether coach Peter Laviolette should be feeling the heat. And what about Kyle Turris being benched, and the coach's unwillingness to explain the reason?

Roman Josi has signed a long-term deal that will keep him with the Predators for, very possibly, the rest of his career.

Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss the Predators' captain, what the deal means for him and what it means for the future of the franchise on the latest edition of the Catfish Corner podcast.

Paul Skrbina, Predators beat writer for The Tennessean, and Sports Director Tommy Deas talk about the power play, penalty kill and Pekka Rinne on the latest edition of the Catfish Corner podcast.

And that's not to mention that pesky pedal tavern that's no longer on ice.

Paul Skrbina, Predators beat writer, and Tommy Deas, sports director at The Tennessean, talk about Matt Duchene's impact, the power play and more on the latest Catfish Corner podcast.

They also touch on the chance for the Predators to improve their goal-scoring ability and improvements at Bridgestone Arena in this edition.

Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss the Predators entering the 2019-20 NHL season, including the power play and new guy Matt Duchene.

The Predators and city agreed on a huge lease extension for Bridgestone Arena, keeping the team in town through at least 2049. Tennessean business reporter Nate Rau joins the crew to break it all down.

Keeper of the Cup Howie Borrow brought the Stanley Cup to Nashville on Friday, and it got a tour of the Tennessean newsroom. Paul Skrbina and Jon Garcia sit down with Howie (and the Cup) to chat about the white gloves, the trophies beautiful flaws and scars, and what it's like to travel with the greatest trophy in all of sports for a living.

The Predators created their own momentum to finish the season atop the Central Division and draw the Dallas Stars in the first round of the NHL Playoffs. It looks to be a favorable match up the the team from Music City, but it may be a low scoring grind.

Predators beat reporter Paul Skrbina and Tennessean sports columnist Joe Rexrode discuss the playoff series and what the Preds have to do to ensure there's no disappointing early exit this year.