The Gold Standard

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The Gold Standard episodes

April 21, 2021Blatant Homerism and Rude Awakenings
TheAthletic.com's Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Have postseason expectations changed?
The Preds still can't beat good teams
The complete domination of Chicago
We need a nickname for the Blackhawks
Matt Duchene is back (and better than you think?)
Is Adam vibin?
Injuries within the division
Dallas vs. Nashville for the final spot

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55 min
April 14, 2021Romanticizing the next three weeks
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
The entire season in one week
Preds, Stars finishing schedules
David Poile's trade strategy
Being a buyer and not a seller
Do decisions change during the summer?
Studying the new Central Division
Three teams for one spot
Stats analysis: First two months vs. third month
John Hynes' role in the turn around

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
57 min
April 07, 2021The Last Trade Deadline Pod (finally)
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
The Preds are surging - but why?
Juuse Saros is awesome
Opposing goalies hate Ryan Johansen
Do injuries change decision making for Preds?
Trade deadline strategy:
Who is off the table, who should be moved
Top 10 power play right now?
Calder Trophy debate: Eeli Tolvanen
Handicapping the race: 3 or 4 teams for one spot?
Bally's new TV graphics

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
59 min
March 31, 2021Double Shifting: Playoffs and the future
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
The Preds just keep winning
Goaltending has bee the primary reason
But the rest of the team has come around
The Development of Eeli Tolvanen
Winning without Matt Duchene
The playoff chase
Does it change the strategy for the future

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
50 min
March 24, 2021The Hot Mic Episode
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Tim Peel was "fired" by the NHL after the hot mic incident
Is the NHL being soft?
Do fans really believe the NHL is out to get the Preds?
Make-up calls and officiating behavior
Meanwhile, the Preds are playing good hockey!
There is one main reason for their turnaround
Should this change the strategy in the front office?
Trade Debate: Ryan Ellis or Mattias Ekholm?
The Kids are Alright: Who's earned their spot?

The Gold Standard is BTYB: Jasper's on West End.
52 min
March 17, 2021Jeff Marek: Do the Preds need a total teardown?
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Preds overachieving this week
John Hynes' team hasn't quit
Adam's apology to Calle Jarnkrok
Pekka doesn't want to leave Nashville
History of in-season GM changes
David Poile or fresh eyes?
Jaff Marek of Sportnet.ca joins us (37:00):
History of GM's being fired midseason
David Poile is not shy and might hurt him
Do the Preds need a new coat of paint?
Experience vs. fresh set of eyes?
Risks of an enormous teardown
A long list of outside names to watch
Evaluating John Hynes
Trading Mattias Eckholm

TGS is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
1 hr 9 min
March 10, 2021What else does David Poile need to see?
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Preds lose four out of five
Preds lose Roman Josi, of course
What else does David Poile need to see?
Filip Forsberg's asking price, trade value
Mattias Eckholm's self-awareness
Which "kids" have earned spots post-rebuild?
ESPN is back in the hockey business
Power rankings, recommending reading

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1 hr 4 min
March 03, 2021It's Over: NHL Rebuilds for Dummies
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Last week's mirage
It's finally over, the carcass is dead
The clear message has been sent
Trading Pekka, Ryan Ellis injury
What the NHL has taught us about rebuilds:
Chapter 1: Singular Vision
Chapter 2: Golden Youngsters
Chapter 3: Patience
Central Division Power Ranks
Montreal acting like a bunch a jerks

TGS is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
1 hr 11 min
February 24, 2021The Untouchables are streaking!
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Adam's car was picked through
The Preds are streaking!
Is Forsberg untouchable? Ellis? Josi?
Ryan Johansen returns
Line-up strategy from John Hynes
Pekka Rinne has won the net
Adam's conversation with "ownership"
Lake Tahoe and other outdoor spots
Central Division Power Rankings

The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End.
Go drink a Gold Standard cocktail at Jasper's people!
55 min
February 17, 2021Detroit Rock Bottom (and Greg Wyshynski)
TheAthletic.com Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey.
Covering a game hungover
Games canceled in Dallas
Detroit was the bottom
Are the Preds media soft?
Adam's apology to Preds fans
Ride or die with Saros
Trade value
Adam's V-Day failure (or genius)
ESPN.com Greg Wyshynski joins (38:00):
Is he surprised by the Preds?
An evaluation of John Hynes
A new pair of eyes is needed
Trading Ryan Ellis
NHL and Covid

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1 hr 15 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.