The Gold Standard

By 440 Media, LLCSports Hockey

The Gold Standard episodes

November 15, 2022Line-up Victory Lap and Stats with Adam Vingan
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Finally, John Hynes listened to Michael!
What did we learn in the win over New York?
How do we feel about the Reverse Retros?
The Adam Vingan of SportLogiq.com joins to talk about the first month of the season.
Why the Power Play has regressed
What has happened with Juuse Saros?
The Ryan McDonagh Experience
Which stars will PROgress to the mean?
The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. During Preds home and road games get the Jasper's Smash Burger for $10 and beers for only $3! And check out their free game room but please don't put your drinks on the air hockey table and don't trap the puck, thanks!
The Gold Standard is also brought to you by Weiss Liquors To get booze sent right to your door, search "Weiss Liquors" on UberEats.
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1 hr 2 min
November 10, 2022What's wrong with Juuse?
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Well, we thought things got better
But really, they are exactly the same
Saros gets pulled, was it his fault?
Changing lines in the game: cool
Changing line to start every game: not cool
What would a "shake up" actually look like?
Fun stuff: Dream road trip!
Pick four NHL cities, arenas you want to visit
Send them to us: Who you got?
The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. During Preds home and road games get the Jasper's Smash Burger for $10 and beers for only $3! And check out their free game room but please don't put your drinks on the air hockey table and don't trap the puck, thanks!
The Gold Standard is also brought to you by Weiss Liquors To get booze sent right to your door, search "Weiss Liquors" on UberEats.
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50 min
November 03, 2022Hynes Hot Seat Temp Check
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Things aren't any better
Did we learn anything in win over St. Louis?
How do we fix the philosophical approach?
What line changes do we want to see?
Speed, skill, upside and scoring
Power, size and strength
The case for and against a trade?
When should hot seat talk begin for John Hynes?
The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. During Preds home and road games get the Jasper's Smash Burger for $10 and beers for only $3! And check out their free game room but please don't put your drinks on the air hockey table and don't trap the puck, thanks!
The Gold Standard is also brought to you by Weiss Liquors To get booze sent right to your door, search "Weiss Liquors" on UberEats.
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55 min
October 27, 2022Bad Hockey
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Just bad fundamental hockey
Literally nothing is working
Losing streak
Is there any good news?
Likely progression to the mean
Being critical of critical coverage
Mark Borowiecki's future
New defense pairings, alignment
Preds philosophical style
Physical vs. speed vs. skill
Bad Takes: It's all ownership's fault?
The David Poile story can only end one of two ways
The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. During Preds home and road games get the Jasper's Smash Burger for $10 and beers for only $3! And check out their free game room but please don't put your drinks on the air hockey table and don't trap the puck, thanks!
The Gold Standard is also brought to you by Weiss Liquors To get booze sent right to your door, search "Weiss Liquors" on UberEats.
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1 hr 11 min
October 20, 2022Preds Problems: Using the right sample size
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Preds giveaway a point late in the third
The good and bad from Tuesday night
Who are the Preds?
Which game is the most accurate to date?
What's the correct sample size to analyze this team:
The lack of production by the big names?
The power play's struggles?
The never-ending string of penalties?
The Ekholm-McDonagh pairing?
The leaky defense?
The Juuse Saros dependancy
The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. During Preds home and road games get the Jasper's Smash Burger for $10 and beers for only $3! And check out their free game room but please don't put your drinks on the air hockey table and don't trap the puck, thanks!
The Gold Standard is also brought to you by Weiss Liquors To get booze sent right to your door, search "Weiss Liquors" on UberEats.
Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.
1 hr 8 min
October 13, 2022Adam Vingan: Regression vs. Replication
Adam Vingan rejoins Braden Gall to talk Nashville Predators hockey to offer a data-driven, analytical preview of the 2022-23 season.
Should fans be concerned about the power play?
Should fans be excited about the defense?
Have the Preds gained ground on the division?
Will Ryan Johansen have the largest regression?
Why Roman Josi's regression won't matter
More likely to repeat: Forsberg or Duchene?
What does Ryan McDonagh do to the defense?
What does Nino Niederreiter bring to the offense?
Where can Eeli Tolvanen make progress?
The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. During Preds home and road games get the Jasper's Smash Burger for $10 and beers for only $3! And check out their free game room but please don't put your drinks on the air hockey table and don't trap the puck, thanks!
The Gold Standard is also brought to you by Weiss Liquors To get booze sent right to your door, search "Weiss Liquors" on UberEats.
Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.
35 min
October 06, 2022Unofficially official 2022-2023 predictions
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Welcome, Jeremy K. Gover to the team!
Welcome back, Adam Vingan (sort of)
The season is here!
How would fans handle acquiring Patrick Kane?
Central Division odds, predictions
Who are the playoff teams?
Starting line-up final decisions
Bold predictions for the season
Trades, playoffs, expectations
The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. During Preds home and road games get the Jasper's Smash Burger for $10 and beers for only $3! And check out their free game room but please don't put your drinks on the air hockey table and don't trap the puck, thanks!
The Gold Standard is also brought to you by Weiss Liquors To get booze sent right to your door, search "Weiss Liquors" on UberEats.
Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.
1 hr 6 min
September 29, 2022Coach Rinne, camp battles and a quick chat w/ Mattias Ekholm
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Preseason is here, training camp is here
A quick chat with Mattias Ekholm
Is this team faster? More dynamic?
Ekholm playing with Ryan McDonagh
What we learned from the preseason games?
The second line appears to be set
The development of Askarov
Coach/GM/CEO/Owner Pekka Rinne
Back-up goalie position battle
Fourth-line position battle
The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. During Preds home and road games get the Jasper's Smash Burger for $10 and beers for only $3! And check out their free game room but please don't put your drinks on the air hockey table and don't trap the puck, thanks!
The Gold Standard is also brought to you by Weiss Liquors To get booze sent right to your door, search "Weiss Liquors" on UberEats and say "Four Forty" when you make any in-store purchases for 10% off.
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57 min
September 22, 2022PK Subban's Smashville Legacy
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
What did we learn at the Rookie Showcase
Will any of these guys make the roster?
What is happening to Preds coverage in Nashville?
Adam Vingan will be be back... sort of...
PK Subban's impact on Nashville
His work on and off the ice
Why he's so polarizing?
His private and public personas
Bally Sports charging $19.99 a month?
Hiring a female scout
Behind the Glass documentary
It's All Your Fault announcement
The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. Check out their free game room but please don't put your drinks on the air hockey table and don't trap the puck, thanks!
The Gold Standard is also brought to you by Weiss Liquors To get booze sent right to your door, search "Weiss Liquors" on UberEats and say "Four Forty" when you make any in-store purchases for 10% off.
Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.
1 hr
September 15, 2022Hal Gill and Chris Mason
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Special guests, former NHLers and current Preds broadcasters Chris Mason and Hal Gill join the show TOGETHER!
Rookie training camp emotions
Veterans coming back to town
Some broadcasting news from Hal Gill
What was Roman Josi like as a 22-year old?
Barry Trotz stories you've never heard
How can a coach impact a playoff series?
Which players will take next step this winter?
Rapid Fire: Chugging beer, travel, social media
The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. Check out their free game room but please don't put your drinks on the air hockey table and don't trap the puck, thanks!
The Gold Standard is also brought to you by Weiss Liquors To get booze sent right to your door, search "Weiss Liquors" on UberEats and say "Four Forty" when you make any in-store purchases for 10% off.
Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.
34 min

About The Gold Standard

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We talk about the Nashville Predators. There is no better show in Smashville. In fact, one might even go so far as to call it The Gold Standard of Preds podcasts.