The Gold Standard

By 440 Media, LLCSports Hockey

The Gold Standard episodes

September 08, 2022History of David Poile's Offseason Strategy
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
A deep dive into David Poile's off-season strategy
The Preds never let their guys walk
Poile knows when to cut a player a loose
From 2017 until 2022, what has he done well? Poorly?
Which off-season moves were failures?
Which off-season was his best?
Which off-season defines the direction of the franchise?
Is 2022 possibly his best since the Cup Final?
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!
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48 min
September 01, 2022Greatest Preds Starting Line-up of All-Time
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
What's the greatest Preds starting line-up of all-time?
How should we define "greatest?"
Which players were the most talented?
What to do with Peter Forsberg?
How does team success factor in?
Who is the best center in franchise history?
Statistical production vs. pure talent vs. team success
Goalie and Defense first-team are no brainers
Who is on the third and fourth line?
Forget all objectivity: Who are your favorite Starting 5?
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. Family owned and operated for almost 100 years.
Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.
58 min
August 25, 2022Which Preds are under the most pressure?
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
NHL Draft, Awards are coming back to Nashville
Prospect Ranking Spicy Beef
Which Preds have the most to prove?
Which Preds are under the most pressure?
Tolvanen, Fabbro fighting for their jobs?
More pressure: Duchene or Johansen?
Which high-priced star must repeat?
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. Family owned and operated for almost 100 years.
Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.
57 min
August 18, 2022What do the Preds look like in five years?
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
What does the Nashville Predators organization look like in five years going into the 2026-27 season?
Do we believe in championship windows?
How will we define this era of Preds hockey?
Who will be gone by 2026 (almost all of them)?
Who could be the head coach or General Manager?
Who will be retained?
Who will develop into a starter?
What happens to Juuse Saros?
How do the Preds answer their three biggest questions?
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, mmmkay?
Weiss Liquors is now a sponsor of the show! 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. Family owned and operated for almost 100 years.
Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.
55 min
August 11, 2022Alex Carrier vs. Dante Fabbro
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Yakov Trenin is back... finally
Who is better: Alex Carrier or Dante Fabbro?
John Hynes defensive decisions
Joakim Kemell hyperbole
Preds Stanley Cup odds
Who had the best offseason in the Central Division?
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, mmmkay?
Weiss Liquors is now a sponsor of the show! 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. Family owned and operated for almost 100 years.
Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.
40 min
August 08, 2022 Special Announcement!
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall are joined by a special guest for a special announcement that we think Predators fans will enjoy.
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, mmmkay?
Weiss Liquors is now a sponsor of the show! 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. Family owned and operated for almost 100 years.
Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.
21 min
August 04, 2022 Projecting Preds starting line-up
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The guys go line-by-line and project the Predators starting line-up and explain which lines have gotten better, which will regress and which are still a concern?
Cool announcement for you listeners... Weiss Liquors is now a sponsor of the show! 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. Family owned and operated for almost 100 years.
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, mmmkay? Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.
52 min
July 28, 2022Are the Preds now a championship contender?
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Let's get to know new Nashville forward Nino Niederreiter. Why is he a good fit for this team? What line will be play on? The job David Poile has done this offseason? Where do the Preds rank in the Central Division and Western Conference. Is Pekka Rinne on a path back to Nashville? Are we getting the NHL Draft?
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, mmmkay? Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.
43 min
July 13, 2022Filip Forsberg is back!
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Filip Forbserg has been resigned by the Nashville Predators to an 8-year, $68-million contract. How did it happen and what does it mean for the Preds? Is David Poile now giving out No Movement Clauses? What are the strategies for the next steps in free agency? What do we know about the Preds draft last week? Who has stood out at development camp? A wild story about a Russian goalie and what the hell is Chicago doing?
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, mmmkay? Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.
49 min
July 07, 2022 David Poile sends a clear message
NashvilleScene.com and NashvillePost.com reporter Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Complete analysis of the Ryan McDonagh trade: A leverage play by David Poile to solve a major issue on his roster with little risk while sending a bright signal to Filip Forsberg. What will the Preds defense pairings look like next year? What's the latest in the Forsberg contract? Who else could the Preds target? What should the NHL Draft strategy by for Nashville? And WTF, Russia?
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, mmmkay? Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.
47 min

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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.