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The Gold Standard

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.

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50:36

Messy Process: Is Trotz still undecided on Brunette?

The Gold Standard ·

2025/04/30

Barry Trotz has yet to talk to the media now two weeks after the end of the season. What does it mean for the future of Andrew Brunette? What does it tell us about his processes? Plus, the NHL playoffs are drunk and the Milwaukee Admirals are getting their playoff run started on Thursday. Emma and Braden talk hockey. ⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠.⁠Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey⁠. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com ⁠Join The In Crowd⁠ today! And ⁠Shotgun Willie's BBQ⁠ - Order your

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59:37

What the Preds need to learn from rest of the NHL

The Gold Standard ·

2025/04/23

The NHL playoffs are in full swing so what should the Predators learn from the most successful franchises in the league about roster building and management? Why hasn't Barry Trotz met with media yet? What key element do we need to consider around Andrew Brunette's future? And what would a good off-season look like for Nashville? Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity NFL Draft Party: Thursday tickets and

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72:14

First Order of Business: Evaluating Andrew Brunette

The Gold Standard ·

2025/04/17

One of the worst seasons in franchise history is over but what comes next? Evaluating Andrew Brunette is the first order of business. Then we talk with Matthew Wood about his first few weeks in the NHL. Which rookies have earned a spot next year and was there any good that came from this season? Adam Vingan joins Emma and Braden to talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity NFL Draft Party: Thursday tickets and Saturday

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71:53

Wild night in Nashville offers glimpse of the future

The Gold Standard ·

2025/04/09

A wild night in Smashville features 13 goals and young talent making headlines. Does it show us the future? We offer player comps for the young talent that has earned starting roles. Barry Trotz is also saying all the right things this week as the season winds down. After Ovechkin's record, the question is do we still love records? Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity NFL Draft Party: Thursday tickets and

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63:11

Has Barry Trotz made a decision about Andrew Brunette?

The Gold Standard ·

2025/04/02

Matthew Wood has signed his ELC and might debut for Nashville this week. Who else might be on the call-up list? Why should the team NOT call up prospects? Two bad losses and another Juuse Saros dud. An 8-year old has a strong take on the animated broadcast. And we debate Barry Trotz decision around Andrew Brunette. Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity NFL Draft Party: Thursday tickets and Saturday

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62:54

Juuse Saros, Revisionist History and the Draft Lottery

The Gold Standard ·

2025/03/26

Juuse Saros was his old self on Tuesday night and the Preds are doing something for the first time! How should the young players be deployed: situationally and in the line-up? What major moments in Preds recent history would we go back and change? The most important thing to know about the 2025 NHL Draft lottery. Emma and Braden talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ -

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61:01

The only thing that matters the rest of the season

The Gold Standard ·

2025/03/19

After two big hits on Tuesday night, the NHL needs to figure out the consistency issue it has with officiating. What is the most important thing left for the team with just 15 games left? What is the most concerning part of Barry Trotz decision-making process around the future of Andrew Brunette? What do we think of the new faces like Michael Bunting in a Predators sweater? Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd

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61:26

Deadline Reaction: What is Barry Trotz plan?

The Gold Standard ·

2025/03/11

Emma Lingan, Adam Vingan and Braden Gall react to the Predators interesting trade deadline week. What did we make of the trades and what exactly is Barry Trotz plan for this franchise? Patiences versus winning versus development or go big? Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ - Order your meat for Sunday's party today!

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67:17

Lessons from Boston + Long term trade options

The Gold Standard ·

2025/03/06

A nice win over Boston tells a bigger story about the Nashville Predators season. What did we learn about the team's future? The Preds got the trade deadline started by trading Gus Nyquist to the Wild. Who else could be moved and what big names could Barry Trotz target? Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ - Order your meat for Sunday's party

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62:41

Josi Injured, Frustrations Mounting

The Gold Standard ·

2025/02/26

Roman Josi was injured Tuesday night in yet another frustrating loss. How bad could it be and is there any reason to be concerned with how the rest of the team reacted? Luke Schenn had some choice words about the team after the loss as well. Did Team USA accomplish its No. 1 goal in the 4 Nations tournament? And what should the NHL learn from the NFL Combine? Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you

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63:36

Can USA win the whole thing?

The Gold Standard ·

2025/02/19

The Preds have acquired two depth pieces including Andreas Englund on defense. What is the latest on the injury front for Jeremy Lauzon, Luke Evangelista and Adam Wilsby. The shocking overreactions about Juuse Saros. Can the USA beat Canada again and does it matter? How can the NHL get more best-on-best international competition? Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today

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62:00

Barry's Future, 4-Nation's, Hal Gill Talks Defense

The Gold Standard ·

2025/02/13

How much blame does Barry Trotz get for the Preds situation and how much time does a proper evaluation take? Joakim Kemell debuts for the Preds in record-setting fashion. The 4-Nation's tourney preview and picks. And Hal Gill explains the defensive scheme and why Brady Skjei is so uncomfortable. Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ - Order

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70:40

No answers on ice, anthem wars off it

The Gold Standard ·

2025/02/05

The Preds have lost five straight and it's showing in the locker room. What possible answers could this team come up with? The national anthem became a funny issue this week as Canada and America booed each other in typical 2025 fashion. Why should fans be excited about 4-Nation's Face-Off and Andrew Brunette comments on the trade deadline. Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In

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54:47

Defense vs. Goaltending

The Gold Standard ·

2025/01/29

Juuse Saros has struggled lately but how much is on the defense? Why is blue line struggling so much. The 4 Nation's tournament is coming up and people are excited. The trade deadline is also looming. Nick Kieser fills in for Braden with Emma Lingan to talk Predators hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ - Order your Thanksgiving meal today!

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68:15

Are you not entertained?

The Gold Standard ·

2025/01/22

The Predators made history on Tuesday night against San Jose. They played a boxing match on Saturday. And beat their archrival in overtime. It's not pretty, but it's damn fun right now. Justin Barron, Juuse Saros and ZHL get some time this week. Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ - Order your Thanksgiving meal today!

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57:18

Trade deadline rumors begin to swirl

The Gold Standard ·

2025/01/15

The Predators played one of the best games of the season against Vegas but still had to hold on for dear life. The top line is surging. Can the team lose games, get a high draft pick and still build culture? What should Barry Trotz do with Ryan O'Reilly and other trade pieces at the deadline? Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ - Order your

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74:29

Adding Injury to Insult + Young Talent Continues to...

The Gold Standard ·

2025/01/08

The Predators inconsistency plagued them again on the road trip finale against the Jets. Injuries continue to mount and the defense is getting worse. Also, which young players have earned the right to stick in the NHL? Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ - Order your Thanksgiving meal today!

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65:12

How to evaluate Barry Trotz

The Gold Standard ·

2025/01/02

The Predators lost three straight games heading into the New Year in different ways and it led to the worst start in franchise history. Is there any hope? How should we evaluate Barry Trotz' second season on the job? Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ - Order your Thanksgiving meal today!

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58:53

Holiday Mash Up: It's All Your Gold Standard's Fault

The Gold Standard ·

2024/12/24

Emma Lingan, Jeremy Gover and Braden Gall talk Predators hockey as the team wins yet again. Big free agent signings have come to life and are producing. Justin Barron made his debut. The team is finally figure it out. Plus, a major holiday debate. Watch all episodes on YouTube.Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ - Order your Thanksgiving meal today!

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69:01

Actual Progress, Blue Line Development, Trade Rumors

The Gold Standard ·

2024/12/18

The Predators beat former coach Peter Laviolette and the Rangers after three straight solid offensive showings. Is this a sign of real progress that is sustainable? Is the youth movement in full effect on the blueline? Trade rumors around a young center and Nashville trying to straddle the identity line. Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ -

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