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Nashville Predators beat reporter Paul Skrbina and sports director Tommy Deas discuss the latest happenings with the local professional hockey franchise. The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessee.
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Are penalties really that bad for Nashville Predators? from 2022-02-17T17:02
Hearing whistles while they work is nothing new to the Nashville Predators.
Comes with the territory of being the most penalized team in the league.
But is that a bad thing?<...
ListenWho is Nashville Predators MVP? Biggest surprise? Disappointment? from 2022-02-03T16:06:38
Hey, now, Roman Josi's not an All-Star. Say what? from 2022-01-27T21:55:50
He's having the best season of his career, better than his Norris Tropy-winning season of a not-so-distant past.
Roman Josi also is Listen
So far, so good for the Nashville Predators this season, but why? from 2022-01-13T16:05:48
The Nashville Predators have won five in a row and in first place in the Central Division. But their latest victory, Tuesday against the Colorado, may be the proof people have been waiting for t...
ListenIs it close to time for Filip Forsberg to go? from 2021-12-10T13:00
Filip Forsberg doesn't have his back to the future.
The Nashville Predators forward isn't interested in predicting what's in front of him, either, when it comes to his next contract...
ListenMVP? Biggest surprise? Is this team overachieving? from 2021-11-24T03:00
Who has been the Nashville Predators' MVP so far nearly a quarter of the way through the season?
Who has been the biggest surprise? Biggest disappointment?
What's up with Cracker B...
ListenSo far, pretty good. Now what? from 2021-11-18T12:00
The Nashville Predators were two points out of first place in the Central Division going into Thursday, when they were supposed to play the Ottawa Senators.
That game was Listen
Pekka Rinne is coming back to Nashville from 2021-11-05T02:00
Pekka Rinne is coming back to Nashville soon -- not to play for the Predators but to live in his "second home" with his family and be honored as the first person in franchise history to have his...
ListenAre the Nashville Predators better than we thought? from 2021-10-28T11:00
The Nashville Predators began the season by losing three of four games, then went on a two-game winning streak.
The power play and Listen
With familiar faces gone, what to expect from Predators this season from 2021-10-21T15:27:23
The Nashville Predators began the 2021-22 season last week without some familiar faces.
The Pros and Cons of Trading Filip Forsberg from 2021-03-10T19:59:23
On the latest edition of Catfish Corner, Nashville Predators beat reporter Paul Skrbina and Tennessean columnist Gentry Estes discuss the team's injuries, the road trip and the pros and cons of ...
ListenWhat would a rebuild look like anyway? from 2021-03-05T17:29:22
Nashville Predators beat writer Paul Skrbina and Tennessean columnist Gentry Estes discuss the team's future and the possibility of a complete rebuild in the latest edition of Catfish Corner. Listen
David Poile's future, Filip Forsberg's mustache from 2021-02-24T16:38:14
On the latest edition of Catfish Corner, the Nashville Predators podcast, Paul Skrbina and Gentry Estes discuss general manager David Poile's future, Filip Forsberg's mustache and the team's pro...
ListenIt's time to start looking toward the future from 2021-02-18T18:51:21
On the latest edition of Catfish Corner, Predators beat writer Paul Skrbina and Tennessean columnist Gentry Estes discuss the team's woes and what the future could hold as the team falls further...
ListenState of the team from 2021-02-09T23:41:24
On the latest episode of Catfish Corner, Predators beat writer Paul Skrbina and Tennessean columnist Gentry Estes discuss the state of the team after its latest loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.<...
ListenJohn Hynes is not pleased from 2021-02-02T15:49
Nashville Predators coach John Hynes also makes an appearance on Catfish Corner to expresses his displeasure with the team's recurring problems.
ListenMatt Duchene gets candid and the first two weeks of the NHL season from 2021-01-28T21:20:47
Predators beat writer Paul Skrbina and columnist Gentry Estes discuss the first two weeks of the season, Matt Duchene's honest assessment of his play and the team's state of mind on the latest e...
ListenPredators get embarrassed in Dallas from 2021-01-25T15:35
This episode was recorded on Friday
Paul Skrbina and Gentry Estes discuss the Preds' massive loss to the Dallas Stars, and how some old habits are creeping back in to the team's ...
ListenOpening night Predators takeaways from a promising start to the 2021 season from 2021-01-16T10:00
Welcome to the 2021 season!
Paul Skrbina and Gentry Estes spend some time breaking down the Nashville Predators' 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the season opener at Bridges...
ListenWrapping up a disappointing Predators postseason (again) from 2020-08-10T19:24:49
Paul Skrbina and Gentry Estes wrap up the Predators' eventful 2019-20 season that ended in a disappointing loss to the 11th-seeded Arizona Coyotes in the Stanley Cup qualifying round on Friday. ...
ListenHow do the Predators turn around series against the Coyotes? from 2020-08-06T09:00
Paul Skrbina and Gentry Estes talk about Wednesday's Game 3 loss for the Predators against the Arizona Coyotes. Did the Preds play well despite a 4-1 scoreline? How can Nashville, down 2-1 in th...
ListenPredators vs. Coyotes series preview: Who should start in goal for the Preds? from 2020-08-01T18:20:37
Catfish Corner is back, previewing real-life professional hockey between the Predators and Arizona Coyotes.
The two teams begin their best-of-five Stanley Cup Playoffs qualifying ro...
ListenNHL play-by-play announcer Mike 'Doc' Emrick from 2020-04-08T14:07:19
On this edition of Catfish Corner, legendary play-by-play voice Mike "Doc" Emrick, who calls NHL games for NBC, stops by to chat with Paul Skrbina on what would have been the day before the NHL ...
ListenPeter Weber talks hockey, baseball, and everything else from 2020-03-24T21:00:38
Predators radio play-by-play man Pete Weber joins Paul Skrbina to talk about what's happening during the suspension of the NHL season and whatever else comes to mind.
ListenCoronavirus disrupts the sports landscape, NHL season paused from 2020-03-13T15:17
The NHL paused the season on Thursday due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the United States. They weren't alone, as most other sports leagues and tournaments had postponed or cancele...
ListenDiscussing EBUGs and how the Predators made it back to a playoff position from 2020-02-28T00:00:19
Predators beat reporter for The Tennessean Paul Skrbina and digital producer Jon Garcia (filling in for Anna Gallegos) discuss the recent play of the Nashville Predators, EBUGs, and the remaining s...
ListenHow does the Predators' play affect their NHL Trade Deadline plans? from 2020-02-21T00:00:10
Paul Skrbina and Anna Gallegos chat about the Predators sweep of the St. Louis Blues, what the crystal ball holds for the NHL Trade Deadline, and Willie O'Ree in Nashville. We also hear from Roman ...
ListenTalking NHL trade deadlines, Shea Weber's contract and real estate with Barry Trotz from 2020-02-13T23:33:23
Will the Predators be active at the trade deadline? Should they be worried about Shea Weber's streak of injuries as of late? Also, Barry Trotz is in town and gives John Hynes some real estate advice.
ListenTalking Roman Josi, NHL All-Star Game, John Hynes and more from 2020-01-22T21:06:15
Paul Skrbina is going to the NHL All-Star Game in St. Louis to cover the event for The Tennessean and the USA TODAY Sports Network. He and host Tommy Deas discuss the state of the Predators and the...
ListenPeter Laviolette fired, John Hynes hired. What's this mean for the Predators? from 2020-01-07T20:34:52
The Predators fired Peter Laviolette on Monday after five-plus seasons at the helm of Nashville's squad. They tapped former New Jersey Devils' coach John Hynes to replace him.
Paul Skrbina a...
A preview of the 2020 NHL Winter Classic in Dallas from 2019-12-19T22:28:45
Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas talk about what this means for the Predators franchise, how the fan base has embraced the game, how outdoor hockey is different and what viewers can expect when they wat...
ListenKyle Turris back in the lineup but Predators still seeking answers from 2019-12-11T16:50:17
Kyle Turris is back after being a healthy scratch for several games and the third line is producing above expectations, but the Predators are still looking for answers.
The penalty kill has ...
With the Predators slumping, is it time to panic? from 2019-11-20T23:22:50
Tennessean beat writer Paul Skrbina and sports director Tommy Deas discuss the latest downturn in the team's fortunes, as well as whether coach Peter Laviolette should be feeling the heat. And what...
ListenBreaking down Roman Josi signing a long-term deal with the Predators from 2019-10-29T22:12:20
Roman Josi has signed a long-term deal that will keep him with the Predators for, very possibly, the rest of his career.
Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss the Predators' captain, what the ...
Pekka Rinne, penalty kill and pedal taverns from 2019-10-23T20:13:57
Paul Skrbina, Predators beat writer for The Tennessean, and Sports Director Tommy Deas talk about the power play, penalty kill and Pekka Rinne on the latest edition of the Catfish Corner podcast.
Matt Duchene, power play and a brand-new scoreboard at Bridgestone Arena from 2019-10-08T22:12:12
Paul Skrbina, Predators beat writer, and Tommy Deas, sports director at The Tennessean, talk about Matt Duchene's impact, the power play and more on the latest Catfish Corner podcast.
They a...
2019-20 Predators Season Preview: Power play, Matt Duchene and more from 2019-09-26T21:54:07
Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss the Predators entering the 2019-20 NHL season, including the power play and new guy Matt Duchene.
ListenAnalyzing Predators' decision to extend Bridgestone Arena lease for 30 years from 2019-05-16T15:36:04
The Predators and city agreed on a huge lease extension for Bridgestone Arena, keeping the team in town through at least 2049. Tennessean business reporter Nate Rau joins the crew to break it all d...
ListenSPECIAL EDITION: The Stanley Cup, and it's Keeper, visit Nashville from 2019-04-19T20:40:01
Keeper of the Cup Howie Borrow brought the Stanley Cup to Nashville on Friday, and it got a tour of the Tennessean newsroom. Paul Skrbina and Jon Garcia sit down with Howie (and the Cup) to chat ab...
ListenPredators draw the Stars in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs from 2019-04-08T22:28:40
The Predators created their own momentum to finish the season atop the Central Division and draw the Dallas Stars in the first round of the NHL Playoffs. It looks to be a favorable match up the the...
ListenWill Pekka Rinne start every Predators playoff game? from 2019-04-04T20:36:02
The Stanley Cup playoffs are near, so we have to ask: Is this the year Predators goalie Pekka Rinne doesn't start every postseason game? Will Kyle Turris finally shake the season-long slump and bri...
ListenAustin Watson is back, the Predators are angling for the playoffs and more from 2019-03-19T19:28:05
Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss Austin Watson's return to the Predators and what the most likely playoff matchups are going to be once the postseason starts.
They also talk about Viktor ...
Post-trade deadline edition: The roster is finally set for the stretch run from 2019-03-05T22:33:06
The team is assembled. The pieces are in place. It's time to gear up for the stretch run and compete for the Stanley Cup. Tommy Deas and Paul Skrbina discuss the moves that the Nashville Predators ...
ListenWith Craig Smith out, do Predators need a big move before trade deadline? from 2019-02-21T23:16:57
Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas talk about Craig Smith on injured reserve and what it means with the NHL trade deadline looming. Plus Doritos and more.
ListenWhat's wrong with the Predators? And how do they fix it? from 2019-02-14T19:52:05
The Predators have lost three games in a row and nobody beyond the top line of Filip Forsberg, Ryan Johansen and Viktor Arvidsson are looking particularly dangerous right now.
Paul Skrbina a...
Talking trades as the Predators get poised for the postseason from 2019-02-06T23:00:53
The Predators made a couple of moves on Wednesday to address some lingering issues and potentially try to get bigger in order to compete with Winnipeg.
Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss th...
Austin Watson suspension, the NHL Trade Deadline and more from 2019-01-30T23:46:09
On this episode of Catfish Corner, Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss the news that Austin Watson is suspended indefinitely, and what changes (if any) that brings as the NHL Trade Deadline looms.
ListenThere's no crying in baseball, but there's biting in hockey from 2019-01-24T22:36:16
Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas talk about P.K. Subban getting bitten, the emergence of Juuse Saros and the All-Star Game on the Catfish Corner podcast.
ListenDo the Predators have all the pieces for a playoff run? from 2019-01-15T22:41:10
On this episode of Catfish Corner, Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss whether the Preds need to make a trade to gear up for the postseason, what's wrong with the power play and more.
Paul a...
Halfway through but not nearly halfway there from 2019-01-09T20:23:13
With the Nashville Predators on the road for most of January and the season's midway point already passed, Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas catch up on how the Preds are doing, who should be the MVP of ...
ListenThe Predators in a Winter Classic? It's not impossible. from 2019-01-02T20:55:55
With the news that Dallas will host the 2020 Winter Classic — but no word yet on an opponent — there are several reasons why the Predators would be a no-brainer in the contest. But would it be bett...
ListenInjuries dominate the conversation as 2018 comes to a close from 2018-12-13T21:40:40
Predators beat reporter Paul Skrbina is joined by Jon Garcia and new Tennessean sports reporter Tommy Deas on the latest episode of "Catfish Corner."
The three discuss the rash of injuries, ...
Back on top of the league, but who fills in for Arvidsson? from 2018-11-21T20:15:41
Paul Skrbina and Jon Garcia discuss who should play with Filip Forsberg and Ryan Johansen while Viktor Arvidsson is on injured reserve. There's also a story about a Prius with a "ROCCO23" license p...
ListenPredators start the season as expected: racking up wins from 2018-10-17T18:33:13
Predators beat writer Paul Skrbina and Jon Garcia discuss the Predators' 5-1 start, the power play, P.K. Subban's early season struggles and the big picture for the team as October turns into the r...
ListenIntroducing Predators beat writer Paul Skrbina from 2018-09-25T22:41:37
Columnist Joe Rexrode sat down with new Predators beat writer Paul Skrbina to find out what makes him tick and what he thinks about this year's team.
ListenA slow NHL offseason for the Predators, so when does Ryan Ellis sign? from 2018-07-05T17:31:41
The dog days of the NHL offseason have officially begun. The draft is a distant memory and the rush of the first few days of free agency are over.
The Predators haven't done much so far, and...
The Predators don't want to make "wholesale changes" this offseason from 2018-05-16T22:44:51
On the final episode of the 2017-18 season, Adam, Joe and Jon chat about the coming offseason. The players, coach and GM all believe in this team, and don't want to make big changes this summer. Da...
ListenPredators season ends with a whimper in Game 7. What happened? from 2018-05-11T18:53:35
The Winnipeg Jets eliminated the Nashville Predators from the playoffs with a dominant Game 7. What happened? Why were so many players — forwards and defensemen — invisible for the Preds? How much ...
ListenThe Avalanche made things interesting, but now it's time for the Jets from 2018-04-25T18:46:06
The match up we've all been waiting for.
Adam Vingan, Joe Rexrode and Jon Garcia provide a send off for a worthy adversary in the Colorado Avalanche, and look ahead to the next round agains...
The postseason is here! from 2018-04-09T23:09:31
The postseason is here! Adam, Joe and Jon are joined by digital producer Anna Gallegos to break down the Predators' first round matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Nashville is the heavy favori...
ListenThe NHL Situation Room blew it. Big time. from 2018-04-04T22:13:12
Adam calls in from Washington, D.C. to talk with Jon and Joe about the horrendous goalie interference call that cost the Predators a chance at clinching the Central Division and the Western Confere...
Listen#TolvanenWatch over! Eeli is finally a Predator from 2018-03-29T20:21:12
Eeli Tolvanen officially signed a contract with the Predators, and will make his debut soon. Adam Vingan and Jon Garcia discuss the Finnish prospect finally inking a deal with Nashville, as well as...
ListenWho are Predators' best, worst possible playoff opponents? from 2018-03-21T20:19:57
On this episode of Catfish Corner, Predators beat writer Adam Vingan and sports columnist Joe Rexrode discuss the Predators' best- and worst-case scenarios for opponents in the first round. They al...
ListenJust more winning for the Predators from 2018-03-15T22:11:13
The Predators' win streak ended, but the followed it up with a first period onslaught against the Jets. They are now in position to end the season as winners of the Central Division, the Western Co...
ListenTolvanen watch is officially on and Rinne for Hart? from 2018-03-07T19:42:55
Adam Vingan and Joe Rexrode turn their sights toward the Predators' Finnish prospect Eeli Tolvanen, who is slated to join the team once his KHL season is over. Also, Pekka Rinne is one of two goali...
ListenSpecial Edition: David Poile making NHL history from 2018-03-01T23:45:36
Tennessean columnist Jessica Bliss stops by to chat about interviewing David Poile for her story about him set to become the winningest general manager in NHL history. Included is a condensed versi...
ListenDo the Predators even have assets they want to trade? from 2018-02-22T22:38:07
Adam Vingan and Jon Garcia recap a fantastic gold medal hockey game between the US and Canada, and also touch on Eeli Tolvanen's play in Korea. Is he ready for the NHL? The two also chat at length ...
ListenA Classic Comeback, Montreal Musings and the Olympics from 2018-02-14T15:31
Adam Vingan and Jon Garcia break down a thrilling and classic overtime comeback against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. Adam is also completely over the "how is P.K. Subban in the locker room" ques...
ListenFilip Forsberg was suspended how many games?? from 2018-02-06T23:03:32
Adam Vingan and Jon Garcia react to the Department of Player Safety dropping the hammer on Filip Forsberg, suspending him for three games. It was a bit severe. They also share their thoughts on an ...
ListenMike Fisher is coming out of retirement from 2018-02-01T00:30:55
Adam Vingan and Jon Garcia convene for an emergency podcast after the Predators announced that Mike Fisher would be coming out of retirement to join up with the team for the rest of the season. Thi...
ListenGoaltender interference isn't cut and dry, but elbows to the head are from 2018-01-25T23:12:41
Joe Rexrode and Jon Garcia recap the awesome game between the Predators and the Lightning, while throwing their hands in the air over the inconsistency of goaltender interference. Jon also goes on ...
ListenJuuse Saros is back to playing some great hockey from 2018-01-18T20:18:21
Juuse Saros is playing phenomenal hockey for the Predators. He even spent the team's bye week in the American Hockey League in order to keep getting steady playing time. It paid off with a 43-save ...
ListenThe first half is in the books. How have the Predators done so far? from 2018-01-09T20:45:16
ListenThe Predators are surging to end the year from 2017-12-19T21:37:08
Adam Vingan and Joe Rexrode chat about the incredible run the Predators have put on recently, and where this team goes as 2017 wraps up.
ListenWhere does Kyle Turris fit on the roster? from 2017-11-09T19:30:42
After three-straight wins, a change could be coming the Predators lineup and that's discussed on this edition of The Predcast with Adam Vingan and Joe Rexrode.
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