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One week before rookies report to training camp, we take a look at some news from around the NHL including the tragedy in New Jersey and the massive contract Edmonton gave to Leon Draisaitl. We also answer your questions about regression, breakout potential, uniforms, favorite players to cover and memorabilia. Mike, Emma and Braden talk Preds.

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The Predators traded Yaroslav Askarov for two prospects and a first round pick. Why did this happen and did Barry Trotz get enough in return? It does paint an even clearer picture of the Preds decision making strategy. Where does the farm system now rank in the NHL and who is atop the list? Michael, Emma and Braden talk Preds hockey.

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The Predators prized goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov has requested a trade. Why did he do that? What does it mean for the future? And why is Barry Trotz taking so much heat for it? Ryan Johansen also might have materially breached his contract and that could benefit the Preds in a big way. Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville hockey.

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Nashville has traded Cody Glass but what are the next moves for Barry Trotz? Who else could be traded and who could be signed? What does this do to the starting line-up? Mitch Korn talks the emotion of the goal-tending position and makes it obvious what the plan for Yaroslav Askarov will be.

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Preseason overreactions are coming to a timeline near you, but which ones are warranted and which ones will be completely meaningless? Saros, Askarov, the top two lines, the power play, defensive pairings and more. Plus, trade rumors and an expansion draft reminder. Emma, Mike and Braden talk Nashville Predators hockey.

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Watching Miracle with kids to get ready for the Olympics, Bally Sports legal update, what should the Preds do about distribution, huge praise for Luke Evangelista, developing Zachary L'Heureux, the current salary cap squeeze Barry Trotz is facing, who should the team keep and who they should trade and what will this do to the trade deadline? Emma, Mike and Braden talk Nashville Predators hockey.

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Central Division winners and losers, who is next year's sleeper in the Central, the development of Joakim Kemell, Roman Josi's Hall of Fame case, the future of Bridgestone Arena, breaking into sports media industry and much more.

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Steven Stamkos, Brady Skjei and Scott Wedgewood were introduced formally by the Nashville Predators and a few themes developed. Openly acknowledging the teams want to compete for a Stanley Cup is notable and the obvious focus on the power play. We also talk line combinations, take subscriber questions and talk Yaroslav Askarov trade rumors. Emma, Michael and Braden talk Preds each week.

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Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. We set reasonable expectations for 2024-25 but also for the next three years. We define what success looks like for this franchise. Where does this team rank in the Central Division and Western Conference? What did we learn from Development Camp and the Futures Game? And what's the latest in the Bally Sports' broadcasting saga?

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The Nashville Predators resigned Juuse Saros to a massive extension. Barry Trotz handed out huge contracts to forward Steven Stamkos, defenseman Brady Skjei and forward Jonathan Marchessault as well as resigning Alex Carrier and adding back-up goalie Scott Wedgewood. What are expectations now? What will the lines look like? What about the NHL Draft additions? And was all of this the right strategy?

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