The Nashville Predators' 3-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche was their sixth consecutive defeat, and it seems like the calls for a major change are growing louder.

Today, we ask why the wheels have seemingly fallen off so quickly for the Preds, especially on offense. We also ponder how much longer this current roster has to turn things around before big changes are made. Plus, the Edmonton Oilers (sigh) return to Bridgestone Arena tonight, just six days after their last drubbing of the Nashville Predators -- a game that saw Leon Draisaitl score five points. Can the Preds slow down Draisaitl and Connor McDavid to steal a win and prevent the inevitable Smashville revolt? And in this week's Plus/Minus, we give kudos to Juuse Saros and Cody Glass, and a scolding to one particular high-profile Pred.

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Juuse Saros did everything he could to keep the Nashville Predators in the game last night against the Winnipeg Jets, but the Preds couldn't get the overtime win. Filip Forsberg scored Nashville's lone goal in a game in which the power play and and the Predators' offensive stars like Matt Duchene and Roman Josi didn't show up.

It was another frustrating outing for the Nashville Predators against their Central Division rivals, the Winnipeg Jets. The game ended up being a goaltending battle between Juuse Saros and Connor Hellebuyck, but ultimately the Jets won 2-1 in overtime. On today's Locked On Predators, we break down last night's disappointing OT loss including our "one word" to describe the game. We discuss the two biggest problems for the Preds right now - their lack of offensive production and the abysmal power play. What were the Predators doing differently in November on the man advantage that they may need to go back to? Nick and Ann take a look at an overwhelmingly underperforming roster and share the one player besides Juuse Saros who we feel had a good game last night. Finally, we discuss a shocking overtime play by Mikael Granlund that encapsulates Nashville's problem right now. Can the Preds turn this around or will the next two games change the trajectory of this team permanently?

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The Nashville Predators take on Connor Hellebuyck and the Central Division surprise Winnipeg Jets tonight. We preview what feels like a "must win" game for the Preds. Plus we talk about John Hynes' explanation when asked about Eeli Tolvanen's somewhat tumultuous time in Nashville.

After losing Tuesday night against the Edmonton Oilers, the Predators look to bounce back against the surprise darling of the Central Division - the 18-9-1 Winnipeg Jets tonight. This won't be an easy game for the Preds against a team with a potential Vezina frontrunner in Connor Hellebuyck. Despite the Jets' strong season, we'll tell you why we think this game could be a great opportunity for the Preds to turn things around. Nick and Ann share their keys to the game and what Filip Forsberg, Matt Duchene, and Roman Josi must do to help their team tonight. As Eeli Tolvanen takes the ice tonight with his new Seattle Kraken team, we discuss John Hynes' explanation of what was lacking in Tolvanen's tenure with the Preds and tell you how we feel about the head coach's perspective.

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The Nashville Predators took on the Edmonton Oilers last night, and despite solid performances from players like Dante Fabbro and Cody Glass, the Oilers' Leon Draisaitl once again owned the ice. What is the deal with the Predators and Draisaitl?

The Predators lost at home to the Oilers in a 6-3 loss. While Zach Hyman earned his first career hat trick, it was Draisaitl's cumulative performance (10 points in last 2 games vs. the Preds) that has Nick and Ann trying to solve the mysterious hold he as over Nashville. We recap the deflating loss, including our "one word" to describe the game. Cody Glass made the most of his opportunity with new line mates last night, but players like Matt Duchene and Tanner Jeannot were noticeably quiet. Why are last season's top players struggling lately? We also take a look at the Predators' power play that went 0/5. What did the Preds try to do differently, and what do we miss seeing on Nashville's man advantage? Finally, we have a frank discussion. Just how much trouble are the Nashville Predators in after losing four in a row?

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The Nashville Predators lose 1-0 in overtime against the St. Louis Blues as top players like Matt Duchene, Filip Forsberg, and Roman Josi fail to find score sheet. The fan base is frustrated with David Poile and John Hynes, but has the disdain gone too far?

The Nashville Predators couldn't get a win over the St. Louis Blues last night. It was a game in which the Preds struggled to finish offensively and failed to capitalize on four power play chances against one of the worst penalty kills in the league. On today's Locked On Predators, Nick and Ann recap last night's loss including our "one word" to describe the game. The less-than-entertaining performance against the Blues and the news of Eeli Tolvanen being claimed off waivers yesterday by the Seattle Kraken has reinvigorated a hornet's nest with fans on social media. We take a look at the fan reaction to the Tolvanen news and have a frank conversation about the surge of frustration and scorn many fans are expressing about the team. We talk through the validity of many of the concerns expressed but also have a very frank discussion about the toxicity brewing. It may be too late to stop the run on pitchforks and torches in Nashville, but we try to be a voice of reason as the Preds prepare to face a very tough challenge tonight against the Edmonton Oilers.

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The Nashville Predators placed Eeli Tolvanen on waivers after the first round draft pick appears to have fallen out of favor with the organization. Plus, the Preds' defense may have taken another big hit as Jeremy Lauzon and Alexandre Carrier missed the third period in Saturday's game.

It has been a tumultuous 24-48 hours for the NASHVILLE PREDATORS as the roster may undergo several abrupt changes. The big news that has fans seeing red is the announcement that forward Eeli Tolavanen has been placed on waivers. On today's episode we share fan reaction from Twitter and take a look at the frustrations over Tolvanen's playing time and potentially losing him without getting something in exchange. As anger brews towards head coach John Hynes and general manager David Poile, we'll talk about what we DO know about this situation and what we do NOT know about Tolvanen's tenure in Nashville. This wasn't the only roster news - one Preds player is stepping away from the team indefinitely and two defensemen could be questionable for games this week. We'll talk through the blue line issues that could get exponentially worse and look ahead at an already challenging week of games ahead for the Preds.

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The Nashville Predators headed to Tampa Bay to take on the Lightning last night, but even with the cheers of the Preds' dads along Nashville couldn't get the win. On today's Locked On Predators, Ann breaks down the game and shares her "one word" to describe the 5-2 loss. In a game that at times looked winnable, what eventually doomed the Preds? We'll tell you three things that led to the missed opportunity for Nashville. After working all season to be a bigger offensive factor, Alexandre Carrier finally got his first goal last night. We'll share why that moment meant more than just a tally on the stats sheet. Ryan McDonagh returned to Tampa Bay and received a heartfelt welcome and thanks from the Lightning fans. We'll give you an update on his condition and talk about how his absence is affecting the Preds. Finally we look ahead to tomorrow afternoon's match up against the Ottawa Senators. What do the Preds need to do to come away with two points, and why is a game against a 10-14-1 team a MUST WIN for Nashville? Finally we share our keys to the game on today's Locked On Predators podcast.

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The Nashville Predators end their brief five day break in hockey action tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and on today's Locked On Predators Nick and Ann preview this never-boring matchup. We discuss the players who must step up tonight at Amalie Arena if the Preds hope to compete with one of the top teams in the league. We also talk about just how challenging this game will be without former Lightning-turned-Predator Ryan McDonagh out of the lineup due to injury. We'll tell you why McDonagh's absence could have a negative affect on the Predators' performance on both ends of the ice tonight. There is another name on Nashville's roster that has been exceptionally quiet so far this season. We'll tell you why tonight may be a chance for Tanner Jeannot to help his scoresheet match his advanced stats. We discuss the keys to this game - what does Nashville have to do to get a win against the 15-9-1 Lightning? We'll tell you what has to happen to get a win tonight. Finally, it is the Predators' dads trip. Nick and Ann talk about the trouble with mom/dad trips when you're a Predator and what our dream parent game would be.

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The city of Nashville was shocked by the firing of Titans GM Jon Robinson yesterday, which made us think - What would it take for the Nashville Predators GM David Poile to be fired? On today's Locked On Predators we put on our imaginary GM hats and talk roster and trades and take a look at some of David Poile's recent moves that raised eyebrows in Smashville. While there have been growing "fire Poile" rumblings on social media, how have Poile's recent offseason moves panned out so far? What shocking Poile move in the 2021 offseason has Nick and Ann disagreeing about? And if we were GMs for a day, what would we look to do first for the Nashville Predators? Finally, we take a look around the league for Western Conference Wednesday. There are a handful of surprises in the standings, and we discuss a few of the teams that find themselves in an unexpected spot in the rankings. Are the Winnipeg Jets the real deal or are they stealing wins in an unsustainable way? What about the surprising Seattle Kraken? We also discuss the hard to understand St. Louis Blues. We share how we think the Central Division and Western Conference will eventually sift out on today's Locked On Predators podcast.

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It's a good year to be a Nashville Predators prospect! Today, we're joined by OnTheForecheck's prospect guru Eric to highlight the numerous baby Preds off to great seasons. From Ryan Ufko and Jack Matier being named to their respective World Junior Championship prelim rosters, to Luke Evangelista, Tommy Novak, and Yaroslav Askarov bringing vibes to Milwaukee, to Zachary L'Hereaux making a big return to Halifax... we'll get you updated on everything you need to know about the Preds' prospects.

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