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Locked On Predators - Daily Podcast On The Nashville Predators

Ann Kimmel, Locked On Podcast Network, Nick Morgan

Locked On Predators podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Nashville Predators and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Ann Kimmel of Penalty Box Radio and Emma Lingan of The Hockey News, the Locked On Predators podcast provides your daily Preds fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Predators franchise from right here in Music City. The Locked On Predators podcast takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Predators locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Predators podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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  • Yesterday · 35 min

    Frozen In Time! | The Top Moments Of The Nashville Predators 25-26 Season!

    The Nashville Predators' 2025-26 season was a rollercoaster ride, and today we're talking about all the highs. We've collected the top 12 moments of the season, ranging from Matthew Wood's first career hat trick to the franchise record-tying five-goal comeback against the St. Louis Blues. Steven Stamkos had a massive turnaround, which included a four-goal performance against the Blues, his 600th goal in a massive win over Vegas and a revenge OT winner against the Wild. Justus Annunen's 5-0 shuto

  • Tuesday · 37 min

    Future Superstar? | Is Wyatt Cullen The Predators Next Superstar & More Of YOUR Questions!

    Mailbag Tuesday has rolled around once again and today we are chatting about Wyatt Cullen's WJC Summer Showcase performance. The Predators' 10th overall selection turned heads across the hockey world, putting up the fifth most points and goals in the tournament as one of the youngest players competing. Could he be the Predators' next big superstar? How fierce is the goalie battle going to be between Justus Annuen and Juuse Saros? Which Milwaukee Admirals could make an impact in Nashville? Is Rya

  • Friday · 34 min

    Sin Bin STATS! | Breaking Down Nashville Predators 25-26 Penalty Minutes!

    Faaaanngg Finnngeerrrs! Today we are digging into the Nashville Predators penalty box stats for the 2025-26 season. Host Jack Williams has spent the last year looking into the details of which penalties the Predators are taking the most, who is committing them and just how good the PK unit has been. While Michael McCarron unsurprisingly led Nashville in PIM, it was Erik Haula who took the most penalties with 26, with McCarron tied in second with...Steven Stamkos?! Nashville's PK unit was one of

  • July 29 · 32 min

    Summer Showdown! | Which Predators Prospects Are Competing At World Junior Summer Showcase?

    The only live hockey in the dog days of summer is being played now, and features seven Nashville Predators prospects. Wyatt Cullen, Tommy Bleyl, Jacob Rombach, Brady Martin, Cameron Reid, Jack Ivankovic and Alex Huang will all be competing in the World Junior Summer Showcase, which acts as a selection tournament for the World Junior Championship. Cullen and Bleyl are already turning heads while Martin, Reid and Ivankovic face pressure as returners. While there's a ton of Predators talent to be s

  • July 27 · 33 min

    UNDERRATED? | Is the NHL 'Writing off' The Predators & More Pressing Questions!

    It's time for another Mailbag Monday and with the temperature rising outside, we answer your most burning questions about the Nashville Predators. After an impressive season with Penn State and a hot start in Milwaukee, can Aiden Fink crack this roster? With all the moves the Predators made in the offseason, does this team deserve more attention and respect? With the World Junior Summer Showcase on the horizion, which Nashville Predators prospects are ones to keep an eye on? All that and more is

  • July 24 · 34 min

    Setting The TONE! | What Are The Expectations For The Predators Next Season?

    With a new season on the horizion, there are new expectations for the Nashville Predators as individuals and as a team. Roman Josi, Ryan O'Reilly and Steven Stamkos are all in their mid-30s, but playing above expectations. How long before this bubble pops? On the flipside, Jonathan Marchessault is facing trade rumors with his play declining. New guys like Mavrik Bourque and Vitaly Pinchuk are expected to have immediate impacts. As a team, Nashville needs better starts to its games and seasons, a

  • July 23 · 33 min

    Absolute CHAOS! | NHL Releases "Interesting" Analysis Of Predators, Kealty Leaves For San Jose

    Some chaos has been added to the mix in Nashville this week! NHL.com released its "interesting" take on the Nashville Predators' upcoming season, and assistant GM Jeff Kelaty leaves for a gig in San Jose. The NHL's analysis had a handful of hot takes, including Vitaly Pinchuk and Ryan Ufko off the 20-man roster for Adam Edstrom and Justin Barron, along with some peculiar line projections. Out west, Kealty introduced himself as the Sharks' newest AGM, stating that it was an "extremely difficult d

  • July 20 · 37 min

    Bruno On A Short Leash? | Answering Your Burning Nashville Predators Questions

    It's once again Mailbag Monday on today's episode of the Locked On Predators podcast as we dive deep into your most pressing Preds questions. With Free Agency Frenzy far behind us, do the Predators have a chance of landing a top-four defenseman? Entering his fourth season in Nashville, is Andrew Brunette the issue with the Predators' lack of success, and how long will his leash be with Chris MacFarland now in the front office? All that and more are featured on today's episode!

  • July 17 · 31 min

    The Countdown is ON! | Analyzing The Predators 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule!

    The Nashville Predators' 2026-27 regular season schedule is here, with action kicking off on Oct. 1 against the Minnesota Wild at home. We debrief the first month and just how important it'll be, not just to Nashville's success, but to Andrew Brunette's tenure as head coach. A flurry of games fall on or around major holidays, including Halloween, Black Friday, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Some masterful scheduling can come into play as Nashville will be at home for the entire week of the NHL T

  • July 15 · 30 min

    Depth Additions! | Let's Meet The Predators Newest Middle & Bottom 6 Acquisitions!

    Chris MacFarland and the Predators made a splash with Mavrik Bourque and Jack Drury, but what about their depth acquisitions? Ross Colton spoke to the media for the first time as a Predator on Tuesday, saying that he is a "Swiss Army knife" who can be plugged anywhere in Nashville's lineup. Nils Höglader, coming from Vancouver, and Alex Kerfoot, signed out of Utah, are looking to bounce back from injury-riddled seasons and give Nashville a major boost from the Bottom 6. Adam Edstrom is looking t

  • July 13 · 36 min

    Mailbag Is Back! | Answering Your Nashville Predators Offseason Questions!

    The mailbag is back as we answer your most burning Nashville Predators questions deep into the offseason. We hear the rumors about Justin Barron and what his role will be this season, but how could he possibly end up in Milwaukee? We've seen what the Predators have done with their middle six, but should they go after a top-six player? What should new Predators fans know about our fanbase? Should the Predators consider a move to the Eastern Conference? All that and more on today's episode!

  • July 10 · 35 min

    Is It September Yet? | Lets Talk Predators Potential Roster, Lines & Pairings

    We have officially arrived at the dog days of summer, but it's never too early to figure out the Predators lineup. While most of the roster is likely locked up, there are a few spots open for competition from guys like Brady Martin, Aiden Fink and more. Nashville is packing much more of a depth punch this year down the middle thanks to the additions of Mavrik Bourque, Jack Drury and Ross Colton. On the back end, despite a lack of moves, with the personnel that they have, there's still a chance f

  • July 8 · 33 min

    Mavrick Has Landed | Bourque Speaks To Media, More Front Office Moves & An Outside Opinion!

    The Nashville Predators are still coming down from the chaos of late June and early July, with Mavrik Bourque introducing himself to the local media. The newly acquired center talked about his development, his excitement about returning to the center, and how he plans to live up to his large contract. Meanwhile, in the front office, Vukie Mpofu has been appointed Assistant General Manager, and Justin Barron has signed a 1-year extension. Finally, we take a look at a column by The Hockey News' Ad

  • July 6 · 33 min

    Prospects & Contracts! | Predators Wrap Up Dev Camp Amongst Contract Chaos

    It was a wild weekend in Smashville as the Predators wrapped up Dev Camp with their Future Stars Game and landed a massive free agent on the Fourth of July. The Ryker Lee, Eygor Surin and Wyatt Cullen line dazzled fans, leading the Blue Team to a 2-1 win. Alex Huang flexed his offensive side and Ben Strinden stood out amongst prospects. Throughout the week, we saw massive growth from Brady Martin and Jack Ivankovic, while Aiden Fink and Teddy Stiga were on the quieter side. In the front office,

  • July 3 · 32 min

    The Future In Town! | Predators Prospects Are Back In Town For Dev Camp!

    The Nashville Predators' future is in town as development camp is underway. Veterans like Aiden Fink are back for their third camp, but are still learning from the younger players. For Fink, a wild year that started at Penn State and ended with a near NHL debut only made him eager for the start of training camp. Ryker Lee continues to dazzle on the college stage with Michigan State while Yegor Surin is turning heads in the KHL and Jack Ivankovic is prepping for another massive year at Michigan.

  • July 2 · 31 min

    Free Agent Frenzy | Predators Land 5 New Players On Opening Day Of Free Agency!

    The Nashville Predators and Chris MacFarland continue to stay busy, bringing on five new players on the first day of NHL Free Agency. Center Mavrick Borque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin arrive from Dallas via trade. Borque gives Nashville a needed push from the middle six. Utah center Alex Kerfoot signs as another boost down the middle from the bottom six. Finally, the Predators acquire two pieces from the Milwaukee Admirals: Colorado's Jack Ahcan and St. Louis' Hunter Skinner. And it doesn't s

  • July 1 · 33 min

    Free Agency Preview! | Predators Offer Barron, Drury Contract, Haula Heads Into Market

    Free agency is upon us and the Nashville Predators have been busy. Ahead of the July 1st opening market, the Predators have extended new contracts, made trades and sent others to the market. Despite his lack of production during his time in Nashville, defenseman Justin Barron has been extended a qualifying offer alongside newly acquired Chase Bradley. Jack Drury is signed to a 5-year, $22.5 million contract while Adam Edstrom and Nils Hoglander arrive via trade. Finally, with new acquisitions a

  • June 29 · 36 min

    Welcome to SMASHVILLE! | Predators Select 8 Players In 2026 NHL Draft

    The future is bright in Smashville as the Predators have selected eight prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft this past weekend. The night was led off by U.S. National Team Development Program forward Wyatt Cullen, son of former Predators player Matt Cullen, at 10th overall. Nashville then traded two second-round picks to select Moncton Wildcats defenseman Tommy Bleyl. Day 2 started in the third round with Russian goalie Dmitry Borichev. Slovakian defenseman Jakub Floris and Cedar Rapids RoughRiders s