Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz made revealing admissions about his difficult transition from coaching to management during a candid conversation with Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas in Stockholm.

Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan break down Trotz's relationship with head coach Andrew Brunette, examining whether a coaching change is necessary despite Brunette's solid credentials. The discussion tackles the growing frustration among championship-caliber veterans like Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, who were promised contention but face a painful rebuild instead. The hosts challenge narratives about locker room dysfunction, explaining why veteran frustration stems from running out of time for another Stanley Cup run rather than interpersonal drama.

Key topics include evaluating GMs on five-year timelines, the Predators' organizational preference for continuity, and why firing Trotz wouldn't solve the roster problems he created.

Discover why Nashville's path forward requires pain regardless of who's behind the bench, and what Trotz's self-awareness reveals about the franchise's future direction.

0:00 Intro

1:11 Barry Trotz and Kyle Dubas GM conversation

4:01 Trotz's difficult transition from coaching to GM

6:05 Learning curve and human element of management

10:24 Self-awareness and acknowledging the problems

12:26 Trotz's comments on head coach Andrew Brunette

18:15 Need for a different voice in locker

20:16 Trotz coaching rumors and roster construction mismatch

23:25 The painful path forward for Nashville

26:50 Veterans' frustration and patience wearing thin

31:25 Stamkos and Marchessault running out of time

34:30 Understanding Andrew Brunette's demeanor and coaching style

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Nashville Predators split their NHL Global Series in Stockholm with a 2-1 overtime win followed by a devastating 4-0 shutout loss to Pittsburgh. The stark contrast raises serious questions about Andrew Brunette's future behind the bench.

Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan break down the tale of two games through creative metaphors and hard statistics. The discussion examines Brunette's troubling "losing traction" comments, analyzes why last season's 18-game point streak was unsustainable lightning in a bottle, and explores the fundamental mismatch between coaching philosophy and roster construction. With nearly a week before facing Colorado, the hosts make a compelling case for why Barry Trotz should pull the trigger on a coaching change now, pointing to Luke Richardson as a ready-made interim solution. The conversation also addresses whether the Predators should punt on the season to focus on player development rather than continue this directionless trajectory.

Discover why the perfect timing for organizational change might be slipping away and what needs to happen for Nashville to find any semblance of direction this season.

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2:39 One word to describe Global Series

10:11 Game two reality check hits hard

14:04 Coaching change seems inevitable now

19:10 The 18 game point streak myth

23:35 When will Barry Trotz act

27:14 Trotz doesn't want to fire Brunette

31:35 Watching bad hockey without trajectory

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Nashville Predators head to Stockholm for the NHL Global Series against Pittsburgh Penguins, but these teams arrive on drastically different paths.

The Predators have played 18 games in just over a month with minimal rest, while Pittsburgh enjoyed a cushioned schedule and enters with a surprising 9-5-3 record that has surprised many in the NHL.

Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan break down what this international showcase means for Swedish stars Filip Forsberg and Adam Wilsby playing on home soil. The discussion covers Pittsburgh's unexpected veteran resurgence with Sidney Crosby and Evgeny Malkin finding the fountain of youth, Nashville's critical need to stay out of the penalty box against the NHL's best power play, and the ironic goaltending matchup featuring Arturs Silovs. Key analysis includes schedule disparities, special teams battles, and why Nashville must avoid embarrassing themselves on the international stage.

Tune in for expert insights on how the Predators can contain Crosby's red-hot line and capitalize on this global opportunity.

0:00 Intro and Global Series excitement

1:04 Game day preview and Swedish celebration

4:52 Forsberg's recognition in Sweden matters

9:07 Nashville's brutal schedule before Sweden

13:15 Pittsburgh's surprising season and unexpected success

18:00 Cocoon pool reviving Crosby and Malkin

22:00 Keys to the game discussion

26:28 Pittsburgh's special teams dominance problem

32:06 Swedish themed takes from a hat

35:22 Which Predator wins Nobel Peace Prize

38:10 Swedish music and Avicii Arena connection

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The Nashville Predators sit at rock bottom with a 5-9-4 record, and the question isn't whether changes are needed—it's how drastic they should be. With no-move clauses complicating every decision and Barry Trotz's offseason signings underperforming, is a full rebuild the only path forward?

Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan break down the Predators' roster crisis, evaluating which pending UFAs like Cole Smith and Michael McCarron could bring trade deadline returns versus who should stay. They tackle the Steven Stamkos contract dilemma, analyze why firing Andrew Brunette might only treat symptoms rather than cure the disease, and debate whether the team's promising prospects—Matthew Wood, Tanner Molendyk, and others—can salvage Barry Trotz's legacy. The hosts also examine how upcoming games in Sweden could become a dangerous distraction from necessary roster surgery.

Discover why the Predators have zero leverage in trade negotiations and what it will actually take to fix this franchise beyond quick-fix solutions.

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2:15 Coaching change won't fix roster construction

7:48 Keep or deal: Evaluating upcoming UFAs

11:32 Big contracts with no-move clauses problem

17:00 The delicate conversation about moving players

22:03 Predators have zero trade leverage now

27:22 Young players need NHL opportunities now

31:08 Barry Trots' draft picks show promise

35:13 Could Sweden wins delay necessary changes

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Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros to the Edmonton Oilers? The NHL rumor mill is churning, but the reality of this blockbuster trade is far more complicated than the speculation suggests.

Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan break down why this trade talk exists, examining Edmonton's goaltending struggles with Stuart Skinner and their Stanley Cup window with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The hosts analyze the massive obstacles standing in the way: Saros's no-move clause, Edmonton's salary cap constraints, and their depleted prospect pool that already surrendered Reed Schaefer in the Matias Ekholm deal. They also revisit the controversial Yaroslav Askarov trade and make a compelling case for why Barry Trotz should keep Saros even during a rebuild, highlighting prospect Jack Ivankovic's timeline and Nashville's successful goalie transition model from Pekka Rinne.

Discover why the Predators' franchise goaltender isn't going anywhere and what it means for Nashville's rebuild strategy.

0:00 Intro

2:20 Speculation vs. Reporting: The Saros Rumor

4:03 Edmonton's Goalie Problem and Stuart Skinner

8:09 Nashville's Rebuild and Saros' Contract Situation

12:42 The No-Move Clause: Saros' Control

16:28 Edmonton's Salary Cap Constraints

19:47 What Does Edmonton Have to Trade?

23:48 Why Nashville Should Keep Saros

28:54 The Askarov Draft Pick Mistake

31:14 Jack Ivankovic: The Future in Net

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Nashville Predators suffer a crushing 6-3 defeat to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Is this the breaking point that forces organizational change?

Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan break down the Predators' latest disaster, examining why a team ranking second in offensive zone time remains the NHL's worst scoring squad. The discussion tackles the inevitable coaching change conversation around Andrew Brunette, provides nuanced analysis of GM Barry Trotz's accountability, and explores whether this season differs meaningfully from last year's struggles. Matthew Wood's historic hat trick—becoming the youngest Predator ever to achieve the feat—offers the lone bright spot in an otherwise devastating loss. The hosts debate what must happen when Nashville returns from the Global Series in Sweden, emphasizing that doing nothing is no longer an option for Filip Forsberg, Steven Stamkos, and a fanbase demanding answers.

Discover why this loss represents a tipping point for the Predators franchise and what changes must come next.

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3:00 One word recap: brutal loss

6:45 Clean kitchen during disaster game

9:15 Identical twins: this season vs last

13:30 Coaching change inevitable after Sweden trip

18:50 Something must happen for players

21:45 Roster construction won't fix itself

25:30 Firing coach is statement move needed

29:10 Matthew Wood's hat trick bright spot

34:00 Young players ready to step up

39:00 Not asking players for repeat season

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Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly delivers a brutally honest post-game assessment, claiming he's "had one good year in my career" and has "no answers" after another frustrating loss to Philadelphia. The veteran's emotional postgame conversation raises serious concerns about the team's frustration as they continue generating quality scoring chances but failing to convert.

Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan analyze head coach Andrew Brunette's admission that he doesn't know how else to create offense, despite Nashville recording 19 high-danger chances in the loss. The discussion covers whether this is a coaching problem, roster construction issue, or mental block after two seasons of similar struggles. Key topics include potential organizational changes, Barry Trotz's patience threshold, and bright spots from Ozzy Wiseblatt, Matthew Wood, and Juuse Saros keeping games competitive despite offensive futility.

Tune in for an unflinching look at the Predators' crisis and what Saturday's matchup against Dallas might reveal about this team's direction.

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4:33 Board breaking analogy for mental blocks

8:27 Ryan O'Reilly's devastating post-game comments

12:50 Locker room cares despite the losses

15:57 Brunette says "I don't know any other way"

20:55 Is the coaching staff trying anything new

24:38 What's the "something" Nashville should do

28:45 Positives: Ozzy Wiseblatt came in like wrecking ball

30:30 Juuse Saros keeps giving team chances

33:00 Matthew Wood continues to impress

36:30 Keys to beating the Dallas Stars

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Nashville Predators struggle to find their killer instinct after another heartbreaking overtime loss. Can this veteran-heavy roster turn things around against Philadelphia?

Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan break down the Predators' penalty kill collapse without Cole Smith, their persistent inability to finish scoring chances, and why Michael McCarron's call for a "killer instinct" reveals deeper issues with Nashville's roster construction. The discussion examines whether veterans like Ryan O'Reilly, Steven Stamkos, and Jonathan Marchessault should transition to role players rather than offensive centerpieces.

The hosts debate whether Nashville's compressed schedule and undisciplined play are masking fundamental flaws in Andrew Brunette's system. With Philadelphia visiting Bridgestone Arena tonight, the Predators need answers fast.

Tune in for honest analysis of what's working, what's broken, and whether Nashville can salvage their season before it's too late.

0:00 Intro

1:06 Emotional check-in after Minnesota overtime loss

4:02 Penalty kill struggles without Cole Smith

6:16 Nashville's finishing problem despite generating chances

11:43 Philadelphia's inconsistency mirrors Nashville's struggles

17:13 Moving target of Nashville's inconsistent problems

22:07 Pittsburgh Penguins surprising start to season

24:59 Trevor Zegras thriving with Philadelphia Flyers

29:49 Utah Mammoth proving doubters wrong

32:27 Minnesota Wild disappointing despite Kaprizov contract

34:37 St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers struggles

37:28 Game preview and closing remarks

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