The Gold Standard

2026-27 Predictions: Stanley Cup, Central Division, Predators

What's the one word that describes the start of the Predators season? What do we make of the Opening Night roster and nine defensemen? Who wins the Central and do the Pre

Projecting the Preds final roster

The Predators are midway through a shortened training camp and the roster deadline is Monday. What decisions are going to be made along the blue line? Will Ryan Ufko forc

Training Camp, Prospect Rankings, Nikishin, and RIP Brent Peterson

The rookie showcase has wrapped up and we breakdown what we learned from the prospect pool. Then we dive in to the Predators prospect rankings within the farm system. Who

Rookie Camp Preview: Brady Martin, Tanner Molendyk, Vitali Pinchuk

Filip Forsberg has an interesting reaction to the Luke Evangelista trade. Then we dive into Predators rookie camp that begins this weekend. Can Brady Martin or Tanner Mol

Predators trade Luke Evangelista to New Jersey

Chris McFarland traded Luke Evangelista to the Devils for a 1st and 2nd round pick. What does it tell us about the vision for the team? Who fills the line-up slots? Why w

NCAA or AHL?

The junior and minor league ranks in hockey can be confusing. So let's add NCAA hockey into the mix as well. What is the best way to develop your prospects? Could an NHL

Does Nashville actually have Center depth?

What does Vitali Pinchuk bring to the table? What are the right expectations for Mavrik Bourque and Jack Drury? Can Brady Martin develop this year? Plus, what are the exp

Roman Josi's case for the Hall of Fame (and Ryan O'Reilly too)

Is Roman Josi a Hall of Famer already? What else does he need to do? Is he a top 10 defenseman in the NHL still? What does the end of his Nashville career look like? Stev

Are the Predators managing their money well?

How are the Predators managing their money? Which contracts are way above market value and are providing value: Luke Evangelista, Mavrik Bourque, Ryan O'Reilly? Why is Ju

What do Preds fans want from media + Central Division Power Rankings

Does hockey have a "stan culture" problem like football? Or are the Predators and the Nashville market doing better than the NFL? Will the Predators consider a brand refr

World Cup of hockey + Preds projected starting line-up

Would a World Cup of hockey work with eight nations and should Russia be included? The NHL got their projected Predators starting line-up really wrong and the internet no

Wins and Points: Best Case Scenario for 2026-27

The is the best case scenario in terms of wins and points for the Nashville Predators this season? What has to happen for that take place? Juuse Saros has to be great, th

Mavrik Bourque contract, front office overhaul, development camp

Mavrik Bourque has been signed to a long-term contract and will play center. What does this tell us about the roster, this team's playoff chances and the job Chris MacFar

Stability, Flexibility: MacFarland's vision begins to focus

Chris MacFarland has made seven trades with six different teams in two weeks as the Predators General Manager. He's acquired six players, two prospects and multiple draft

Pekka Rinne + NHL Draft preview

Pekka Rinne is a Hall of Famer! We celebrate the greatest Predators of all-time. Then we break down all of the trading chaos in the NHL and how it impacts the NHL Draft.

Identity, Patience and Creativity: Lessons from Carolina's Cup

Carolina has won the Cup and Nashville should learn lots of lessons: Patience, identity, creativity, goal-tending and more. New GM Chris MacFarland made his first trade,

Nashville, MacFarland keep making big moves

Nashville continues to make big moves as new GM Chris MacFarland hires Rob Blake to be his No. 2 in command and Brian Poile steps away. What does it tell us about the fut

Preds steal Chris MacFarland from division rival

The Nashville Predators have hired Chris MacFarland away from the Colorado Avalanche. It's a huge win for the franchise and it hurts a division rival. What does it say ab

Rumors from Colorado: Can Nashville steal MacFarland?

What the heck happened to the Colorado Avalanche? Is there anything to be learned from the Vegas' sweep of the Avs? Do the Predators have a chance at landing Colorado GM

Conference Finals Preview from a Nashville perspective

The Conference Finals are set as Colorado faces Vegas in the Western Conference and Montreal takes on Carolina in the East. Who are Predators fans rooting for and what wo