Locked On Predators - Daily Podcast On The Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators are set to play their first game in 12 days Wednesday night in Washington, but they'll have to do so without captain Roman Josi and key center Colton Sissons. Nick and Ann explain why the Preds are still well-equipped to excel in their next handful of games, even without two of their best players. Plus, we examine two ways Nashville can beat the Capitals, and whether Alex Ovechkin can REALLY break Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record.

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The World Junior Championships are underway, and this year, three Nashville Predators prospects are repping their countries. Today, Nick chats with On The Forecheck's prospects guru Eric about how the "Baby Preds" are doing so far. That includes whether Yaroslav Askarov is taking an unfair amount of blame in this tournament, and how much concern Preds fans should have over his up-and-down season... Fedor Svechkov's year so far... and Anton Olsson's minute-munching performance for Sweden. We also dive into under-the-radar prospects playing in the tournament, USA's outlook, and whether anyone can unseat Canada.

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In our final show before Christmas, we look back at the best and brightest of the Nashville Predators for the year 2021. Who was the Preds' MVP of the year? What was the most exciting game? Which player scored the prettiest goal? Nick and Ann give their picks for those categories, and leave their loyal Locked on Predators audience with a special Christmas message.

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After being picked by many to be a Western Conference bottom-feeder, the Nashville Predators enter Christmas break as one of the NHL's best teams. Nick and Ann break down the season and examine how the Preds evolved from a "rebuilding team" to a contender in just a matter of weeks, Plus, in honor of "two turtle doves," we look back at the best duos in team history.

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It's no coincidence that the Nashville Predators' latest win streak is happening during Filip Forsberg's incredibly red-hot month. Today, Nick and Ann break down why Forsberg has been the key to the Preds' recent success, and how much his season impacts his future with the team. Plus, we look at Alexandre Carrier's meteoric rise from AHL mainstay to critical piece for the Predators, and what his long-place in the lineup may be. And we have all the latest on the NHL's Covid-19 pause and Olympic future.

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Just hours after winning their seventh straight game, the NHL has paused the Nashville Predators' season due to a spike in Covid-19 cases. Nick and Ann look at how the stoppage might impact the Preds' hot streak on the ice, and explain why this is NOT a "March 2020" situation. Plus, we highlight how Colton Sissons and Tanner Jeannot helped will the Predators to two wins they had no business of taking. And in honor of "four calling birds," we look back at the worst calls the Preds have made as a team/franchise.

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Today we talk with two members of the 2021 gold medal winning World Championship USA Sled Hockey Team Joey Woodke and Josh Misiewicz who won gold at the 2018 Paralympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. Woodke and Misiewicz, who live and train here in Middle Tennessee, introduce future sled hockey fans to the sport, share glimpses of the intense training required to make the Paralympic team, and talk about the international competition they will face in Beijing.

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Despite having six players (including Mikael Granlund and Ryan Johansen), four coaches (including John Hynes), and two other personnel in COVID-19 protocol, the Nashville Predators STILL plan to host the red-hot Colorado Avalanche at Bridgestone Arena Thursday night. We break down how the short-handed Preds can steal a victory and halt the Avs' five-game win streak. Plus, Nick and Ann take the NHL to task with how the league has handled the sudden rash of new cases. And in honor of "Six Geese a Layin'," we take a look at the underperforming players and teams who have laid a "goose egg" this season.

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Juuse Saros has been one of the NHL's best goaltenders for the better part of three seasons. So why is the Nashville Predators' goaltender still not getting the respect he deserves from around the NHL? Plus, we rundown the latest COVID news from around the NHL, including a reported spike in cases within the Preds' locker room, and look at what changes could be coming to the league in the near future. And in the spirit of "seven swans a swimmin'," Nick and Ann look at the current Preds who have evolved from "ugly ducklings" into beautiful on-ice swans.

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On today's show, Nick and Ann discuss both the on and off-ice impact of Tuesday's Nashville Predators vs. Calgary Flames game being postponed due to COVID concerns. Plus, with the end of the year winding down, we hand out "end-of-semester" report cards to the Preds' top players, including a few surprise additions to the "A-tier." And inspired by the Jack Hughes-Matt Benning-Mark Borowiecki kerfuffle, we break down the state of "embellishment" in the NHL, and what the league can do to cut down on diving.

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