Down South Hockey - A Nashville Predators Fan Podcast

It's been a while but we're back with a preview of the Nashville Predator's 2022-23 season!

Have the Predators figured out the power play? Where in the world is Tolvanen? Finally, our thoughts on Tomosino.

A quick look back at the first round playoff loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, and some final thoughts on the 20-21 Predators Season.

The Predators start the playoffs facing the Carolina Hurricanes. Mark, JC & David take you through the dates, important stats and who to look out for during round 1.

The Predators end the season with back-to-back wins versus the Hurricanes! Nathan & Mark reflect on the season: were you surprised by the last two games? What’s your take of the season’s highs and lows? Finally, Nathan gives his round one playoff prediction.

JC is back! We talk about what’s happened to the lineup with the stars coming back, Has Duchene bought in, and is it ‘if’ or ‘when’ the Preds make the playoffs.

With a handful of games left the guys answer if they want the team to make the playoffs, if this team is like the 16-17 team, and take a look at the remaining schedule as the Preds make a final playoff push. Oh, and there’s also some talk of a Stanley KEG match-up between the Below Average Joe’s and the Mighty Drunks!

Nathan and Dave look at the Pred’s Roster: As Forsberg, Duchene, and Tovlenan return to line-up, which three forwards do you remove? Also, who do you pick, Olivier or Jeannot?

Are the Nashville Predators for real, Did we not give Hynes enough time? With the team on a winning streak this close to the trade deadline do you buy, sell, or stand pat?

David and Nathan celebrate the demise of Tim Peel then talk about the upcoming trade deadline… what are the Preds going to do!? Oh yeah, and all that Central Division, Game Post-Postmortems, and talk about nasty beer…. lot of nasty beer!

The Predators come out of a rough week with points in the Central Division. David, JC, Mark, and Nathan play a game of Keep/Trade/Drop. What happens to the rookies once the vets get healthy?

Another week of the Nashville Predators leading from behind in the Central Division. Nathan, Mark, and JC discuss what the ESPN deal means for existing and new fans, Visit the Wheel of Justice, and discuss the youth movement on the team.

David, JC, and Mark bring ya the Central Division goodness, then some Post-Mortem bad-ness. The guys discuss Niederreiter’s hit on Saros, and then ask, “is it time for the rebuild to start yet!?”

David, JC, and Nathan are back with the Central Division Update, and Game Recaps for the week. They then ask if Rinne has reclaimed the starting job, If Tolvanen is off the taxi squad, and a painful one; what would you get back for a Forsberg trade?

David, Mark, and Nathan share their ideas: what has to change? What moves should the Predators make to salvage the season or start a much-needed rebuild? There’s no optimism in the answers… Or the Week Ahead.

David, Nathan, Mark and JC question GM David Poile’s abilities as Preds GM: Is he good, lucky, has the game moved on without him?

Dave, Nathan bring JC up to speed on the amazing comeback vs. the Panthers! What does this mean for the lowly Central Division Preds? What’s the biggest surprise & disappointment so far. Is JOFA still a thing?

Nathan, Mark and JC are here with the Central standings ever (the Preds in first?), hate on NBC broadcasters, then preview upcoming games. We had Discord issues (again) which cut out more of our discussion. We’ll be back at 100% next episode!

We’re doing some remodeling here at DSH with a new logo… but still here with the hockey news you expect: Central Division standings, game reactions, talk about our expectations for the team, then prepare for another week of Preds hockey! We did have some audio issues and have done our best to minimize the listening experience.

Lets just jump right in shall we? David and JC cover all the topics: Departures, trades, free-agent signings, oh… and still manage to cover other happenings around the NHL.

David, Mark, JC, and Nathan react to the Predators series loss to the Arizona Coyotes; a WAY too early look at the roster, lottery predictions, and a look back at a frustrating season of hockey.

The Predators are in the Edmonton bubble preparing for the Qualifier Round versus the Arizona Coyotes. Nathan and Dave take a look at the schedule, stats and rosters. With a four month layoff, this is an entirely new session where anything can happen!

Hockey’s happening for real: David, Nathan, & Mark are still around to tell you WHEN hockey starts back up, we dive into the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, and then take a look at whose on the Pred’s playoff roster.

We’re back after an extended pause on the 20-21 NHL Season. Lets talk the playoff structure, a proposed schedule for returning to play, then “Big Brain Dave” breaks down the NHL Draft.

David, JC and Nathan just don’t know anymore. The Preds are still unpredictable and will show they want in the playoffs one game, then will not show up in games they should win. We discuss what the team must do to make the playoffs, then ask if we should focus on statistics as much as we do.

When you don’t have power for a few days you can’t edit & release a podcast episode. Here’s the discussion Mark, JC, and Nathan had onepisode 19: Should there be reviewable penalties in the NHL? What would this look like realistically.

Nathan and David are back as the Nashville Predators are one point out of a wildcard spot, “do they really want it!?” Then we discuss the Rocco Grimaldi signing and trade deadline dud.

After last week’s tech fail we’re back discussing Granlund, Turris, and possible trade scenarios with a look at previous acquisitions. Are the Predators buyers or sellers at the deadline? There are three games left to make the call!

David does his best to keep the podcast positive as Mark, JC, and Nathan move closer to the ledge. Oh yeah, there’s some Big Body Tinordi action from Mark.

JC is down in the dumps about the Preds season and Nathan keeps preaching patience– who is right?!? Who’s under-performing, do we have time to right the ship, will we will be sellers at the trade deadline?

Ready for some knee jerk reactions to John Hynes? Seriously, we take a look at the first three games with Hynes behind the bench and give our initial thoughts. Then, a quick preview of upcoming Preds games.

We had this big mid-season episode planned then David Poile fired Peter Laviolette. We recap our Winter Classic experience. Then, like everyone else in the past 12 hours, we discuss the change and how this affects the Predators going forward.

Happy Chrismahanukwanzakah from your Down South Hockey Podcast family! We’re taking the week to enjoy with our families but look forward to sharing a very special episode with you, LIVE, from Dallas, Texas at the Winter Classic.

Despite the Preds winning back-to-back games in New York, David, JC, and Nathan have embraced the dark side after looking at the NHL Central Standings: We’re in 6th place in the standings, with a lethargic, uninspiring team. Whose fault is it you might ask? We think we have the answer.

ALL THE GUYS ARE ON THE EPISODE bringing you the Central Standings, and the Weekly Postmortem. Fashionista Nathan spent $23 on a fake Winter Classic jersey and tells you everything that’s wrong with the knockoff. Finally, Dave goes out on a limb with his latest crazy prediction.

David, JC, and Nathan discuss the frustrating up-and-down Preds and ask if they make the playoffs or should fans relax. Dave goes into the numbers on the Preds special teams. Why are the Canucks so good against us!?

Dave is on strike while Turris is a healthy scratch and apparently we were too. In this episode of the podcast we discuss RV’s injury, try to figure out if something’s wrong with Pekka, and oh yeah… I guess we do talk about Turris as a healthy scratch.

Dave whiffs on his latest prediction, the Preds are in a four game losing streak, and that means they fall behind in the latest Central standings. The guys discuss Saturday Home Game Woes, and the latest player movement as the Predators try to turn things around.

JC’s still on the podcast after David whiffs on his latest prediction. A look at the NHL Central Division, and two crappy games. Fashionista Nathan talks about the Winter Classic Jersey, a look at Preds opponents so far, and a look at the week ahead.

David, JC, and Mark talk about the Predators Contract situation – before the actual signing, and the Winter Classic Jersey!

David is now 2 for 3 on crazy Predictions. We talk about the pending team contracts and advanced stat discussion on Saros & Rinne. Also a look at the NHL Central standings, game postmortems, and a look at the week ahead.

David’s Crazy Prediction came true! We talk about Filip Forsberg’s lower body injury and Rocket Man’s lingering injury last season. Also a look at the NHL Central standings, game postmortems, and a look at the week ahead.

Lets talk goalies: Juuse Saros and his lackluster start, and the age old question of why teams pull their goalie, is there any advantage? Finally, the guys can’t pick a favorite goal simply because there have been so many!

Here are the way-too-early Central Division standings, recap the first three games of the season versus the Wild, Red Wings, and Sharks. The guys gush on Preds newcomer Matt Duchene, Mark asks if we should keep Smith, is booing pedal taverns bad? Finally, a look ahead at games versus the Capitals, Kings, and Golden Knights.

We’re back for season 4! We begrudgingly (and quickly) cover the changes to the rules. Next, we cover player departures, new contracts, and free agent signings. Finally, we take a look at look at the team makeup and make our Central Division predictions!

Season 3 Finale– David, Nathan, and Mark look back at the good, bad, and ugly bits of the Preds season, then make some crazy predictions: sign, cut or trade.

S3 Round 1 Playoff Preview — A deep-dive on the round 1 matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars: a look back at regular season outcomes, head-to-head statistics, and a look at the Stars roster.

S3 Episode #25 – David and Nathan bring you the final Central Division update of the season with the Predators on top! They then quickly recap an magical run against the Penguins, Blue Jackets, Sabres, Canucks, and Blackhawks– The Preds find ‘it’. A look back at points leaders, team stats for the past three seasons, then the schedule for the first four games versus the Dallas Stars!

S3 Episode #24 – JC and Mark bring you the Central Division update, The Predator’s Week in Review with games versus the Jets, Wild, and Penguins. The guys take a look at new players Rem Pitlick and Dante Fabbro. Then updates on Matt Irwin and Miikka Salomaki down on assignment with the Admirals. Finally a look at games against Penguins, Blue Jackets, and Sabres in the Week Ahead.