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Nick and Shaun are FIRED UP about the lack of respect the Nashville Predators are getting from pundits around the league, despite the red-hot Preds currently owning first place in the Central Division. We debate whether recent thinkpieces are simply bad takes, or if there's something about this team we're seriously missing. Plus, we sound off on why the Filip Forsberg trade talk is a death sentence to the team, Tanner Jeannot's Calder chances, and our favorite Mid-South snow day memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NHL season was put on pause, but not before the Nashville Predators managed to rattle off seven straight wins. Nick and Shaun examine why the Preds were able to stay hot despite a depleted roster, and why Colton Sissons and Tanner Jeannot deserve a lot of props for their play this week. Plus, in the spirit of Christmas, the OTF crew debates the top 5 Christmas movies of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week's episode, Nick and Shaun are joined by John Howard from the Small Time Rock Stars to talk both hockey and music. John dishes about performing in an empty Bridgestone Arena during COVID, the music superstar he'd like to see perform at a Preds game, and much more! Plus, the OTF crew breaks down the one big concern for this year's Nashville Predators' squad, Mattias Ekholm and Gabriel Landeskog's great helmet kerfuffle, and the idiocy of booing P.K. Subban at Bridgestone Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week's episode, Nick and Shaun tackle the important issues: Snoopy, Woodstock, and FREE BIRD! As a bonus, hockey is also discussed. This includes breakdowns of Matt Duchene's hot start, which blueliner has become the Preds' unsung hero, and Pekka Rinne's life after retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week's episode, the OTF crew highlights the big step forward the Nashville Predators' youth has taken over the past week's slate of games, and what coach John Hynes can do to make sure the Preds' young stars continue developing. Plus, notes on Connor Ingram's incredible debut, the top line's resurgence against Minnesota, and a debate over the Preds' so-called "line-blender." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week's show, Nick and Shaun are joined by longtime Nashville radio personality and the fearless trench leader of Renegades of Puck, "Crazy Charlie" Saunier. We get the scoop on his new venture, Renegades of Puck TV, his thoughts on the hockey media landscape, his background in pro wrestling, and what he thinks of the Preds' 0-2 start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just like NHL hockey, Nick and Shaun are back to preview the Nashville Predators' 2021-22 season. We hit all of the major storylines to watch this year, including: -Philip Tomasino starting the season in Nashville -Filip Forsberg and Mattias Ekholm's futures -Eeli Tolvanen's possible breakout year -Juuse Saros as the #1 guy -Can Matt Duchene and Ryan Johansen rebound? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a recording from all the way back in March of 2020, Eric D and Eamon Smith of On The Forecheck sat down with Notre Dame defender and Nashville prospect Spencer Stastney to talk about being a student athlete through the pandemic, his interest in film, development as a player, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Eamon and Jeff are back after a hiatus with some fun offseason content, including some fantasies of offer sheets, Jack Eichel discussion, and a brief retrospective on Nashville's brief playoff run. What should the Predators do going forward? Find out on the newest episode of The Youth Movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the Preds' 2021 season in the books, the OTF gang is joined by Alex Daugherty to preview an eventful summer for David Poile and company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the debut of a new podcast, Eamon and Jeff (OTF’s two youngest writers) talk about the upcoming playoff series with the Carolina Hurricanes. Apologies for the belated upload, but there’s still good information to enjoy here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The OTF crew is back to debate how "make-or-break" the Nashville Predators' ensuing series with the Chicago Blackhawks actually is, whether "chemistry" is a valid concern, and the most overrated/underrated players from Disney's Mighty Ducks franchise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The On The Forecheck crews wraps up the NHL Trade Deadline, breaks down David Poile's newfound optimism, and asks if the Erik Gudbranson trade is really worth all the internet fuss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick, Shaun, and Bobby make their pitch for revamping the Predators' roster WITHOUT tanking, and Nick has a few choice words for fans upset at the Preds recent wins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Around the League, a show where OTF's very own Eamon Smith takes a look outside the division with the help of our sister sites. Kicking off this series is an interview with the one-and-only Kelly Hinkle, an Associate Editor with Broad Street Hockey. In an interview that covered quite a bit, here are the quick hits: Why Joel Farabee is fun David Kaše love Does an Ekholm trade between these teams make sense? Carter Hart and the mystery of the overreacting fanbase Brian Elliott, noted stud goalie Follow Eamon at @GinandJuuse and Kelly at @Hinx on Twitter. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review of the podcast; good or bad, we appreciate feedback (as long as it's constructive). Don't forget to follow @ForecheckPod and @OnTheForecheck so you don't miss out on any new Predators content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a short hiatus, Eamon is back with another interview with friend of the show Eric Seeds. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Eric's blood feud with John Tortorella Eamon's reasoning for why he's not a big Seth Jones guy What's the deal with the goalies? Why Columbus fans should give a new head coach a try The details of the Laine/Dubois trade Follow Eamon at @GinandJuuse and Eric at @Eric_Seeds on Twitter. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review of the podcast; good or bad, we appreciate feedback (as long as it's constructive). Don't forget to follow @ForecheckPod and @OnTheForecheck so you don't miss out on any new Predators content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the Predators hit a new recent low, Shaun, Nick, and Ann discuss who's to blame, and if a change at the top could happen sooner rather than later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the first of this week's interview previews, Eamon has Trent Allen of Defending Big D on to talk about some Stars hockey. Topics of interest include: New faces that have stood out Anton Khudobin's stint in the Rick Bowness doghouse Jake Oettinger, AKA Jake-O'-Lantern and the future of the Stars in goal Miro Heiskanen being good at hockey (shocker) Old man Joe Pavelski having a rebound year Follow Eamon at @GinandJuuse and Trent at @DBD_Trent on Twitter, and don't forget about the Forecheck Podcast at @ForecheckPod and @OnTheForecheck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey y’all, Eamon here. I apologize for the poor timing, but here’s some pre-game content that should last you up until puck drop. Todd and I had some good discussion about what to look for on the Panthers this year, as well as a chat about the state of the franchise as a whole. Be sure to listen and look for next week’s edition on Sunday morning. Go Preds. Follow Eamon at @GinandJuuse on Twitter, and don't forget about the Forecheck Podcast at @ForecheckPod and @OnTheForecheck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Nashville Predators have lost five of seven, and the OTF crew debates how much of the ensuing fan panic is warranted. Plus, a few things that HAVE gone well to start the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eamon's back with another episode of The Week Ahead, this time featuring new guests. George FitzGerald of Raw Charge and Dave Melton of Second City Hockey come on the show to answer questions about their respective teams; Eamon also had the fun task of talking about the last three games, which you can listen to at the beginning of this episode. Follow Eamon at @GinandJuuse on Twitter, and don't forget about the Forecheck Podcast at @ForecheckPod and @OnTheForecheck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eamon's got you covered with all the information you need to know for this week's Nashville Predators games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eamon brings you a new weekly show that will fill you in on the week ahead for the Nashville Predators. Don't have a ton of time to listen? No problem! These short episodes will have you fully prepared every week this season! Follow Eamon at @GinandJuuse on Twitter, and follow the podcast account at @ForecheckPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shaun, Bryan, Eamon and Kate discuss the week and a half of training camp, the mystery of the Luca Sbisa claim and make some bold takes as Nashville starts the season. Plus reader questions! Thanks to Vijay Mueller and Claire Thweatt on twitter for the great questions! Intro music sample used with permission from Tronix (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxDUxdsUad8) You can follow the podcast on twitter at @ForecheckPod Bryan: @BryanBastin Shaun: @SCSOTF Eamon: @GinandJuuse Kate: @statswithkate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Shaun break down Mikael Granlund and Erik Haula's signings with the Predators, and contemplate the dangers of Canadian geese Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bryan and Eric get together to preview the World Juniors, where we'll get to see Nashville prospects Philip Tomasino (Canada), Juuso Parssinen (Finland), and Iaroslav Askarov, Semyon Chistyakov and Egor Afanasyev (Russia) all compete for a medal. Eric walks through his impressions of every team and the impact that Nashville's future stars could make in the tournament. We also open with a little discussion on the re-signing of Mikael Granlund as well as the AHL trade of Zach Magwood to Ottawa for Michael Carcone. Also - our apologies for the irregular audio quality for parts of the call - we worked on editing as much out as possible, but there are some choppy moments and we're going to work on eliminating those in the future! Find both Bryan and Eric at www.OnTheForecheck.com, and follow the Podcast's twitter feed at @ForecheckPod. You can find Bryan on Twitter at @BryanBastin and Eric at @OnTheFutureOTF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bryan, Bobby, Shaun and Nick finish reviewing the new jerseys in the Central, then rank the Predators sweaters among those in franchise history Find us all at www.ontheforecheck.com, and you can find the podcast on twitter at @ForecheckPod. You can find the crew at: Bryan: @BryanBastin Shaun: @SCSOTF Nick: @_nsmorgan Bobby: @BMisey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bryan, Nick and Shaun are joined by longtime OTF contributor Bobby Misey as we do a quick rundown of the tiny bit of news for the Predators that came out over the last month, then we jump right in to discuss the most important matter at hand: the Reverse Retro jerseys. Or sweaters. I'm still not sure, but one of the two definitely makes Bobby mad. In the first of our two part review, we take a look at the Metro, Atlantic and Pacific divisions, talk about our personal best and worst, and try to come to a consensus. Also, Shaun unveils his HIGHLY scientific jersey evaluation system. I'm being completely serious when I say that it might be the most impressive thing I've heard anyone do on this podcast ever. Find us all at www.ontheforecheck.com, and you can find the podcast on twitter at @ForecheckPod. You can find the crew at: Bryan: @BryanBastin Shaun: @SCSOTF Nick: @_nsmorgan Bobby: @BMisey Stay tuned for part 2 on Friday morning, as we discuss the Central division, go in-depth on the Predators sweaters and try to justify where we'd fit them in among the franchise's 12 different varieties. (P.S. Bryan mentioned this video in the episode. Please, check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0mCkXjitHY) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bryan sits down with Rachel Doerrie, former Analyst of Player Information and Video under Coach John Hynes with the New Jersey Devils. Rachel shares her insight working under Hynes, her career in hockey, and what she thinks of the Nashville off-season so far. Rachel provides a great look into a hockey ops department, how teams view analytics, and how communication is among the most important things in a coaching staff. The interview is a great look into how Hynes operates as we look to his first full season as head coach of Nashville Predators. You can find Rachel on Twitter at @RachelDoerrie, and Bryan at @BryanBastin. You can always find us at our website at www.OnTheForecheck.com or @OnTheForecheck on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Strap in y'all, it's a family-sized episode. Bryan, Shaun and Nick take a look at free agency and the Preds: both looking at the new guys and reviewing the ones that got away. Shaun was a participant in Thursday's end-of-season press conference with GM David Poile, so you'll hear some segments that he thought really stuck out and discuss. Then the three of them struggle way too hard with a question about Halloween because they're old, old men. Make sure you follow these three on Twitter: Bryan: @BryanBastin Shaun: @SCSOTF Nick: @_nsmorgan Also big thank you to all our fans and followers on Twitter at our show account @ForecastPod. You all helped us grow to 250 followers in rapid fashion, and we can't thank you enough. Spread the word, and continue being great! You can always find us at our website at www.OnTheForecheck.com or @OnTheForecheck on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OTF's own Shaun Smith sits down (virtually, of course) with Carl Pavlock, Senior Contributor at fellow SBNation site Five For Howling, who covers the Arizona Coyotes. Shaun and Carl discuss what exactly Nashville fans are getting from the most recent free-agent signing, veteran center Brad Richardson. Carl does an excellent job with an overview of Richardson and where exactly Nashville fans should set their expectations for the next season. You can follow Carl at @CarlPavlockFFH on Twitter, and find his writing at www.FiveForHowling.com. Of course, Shaun's twitter is @SCSOTF, so make sure you're following him too! Also big thank you to all our fans and followers on Twitter at our show account @ForecastPod. You all helped us grow to 250 followers in rapid fashion, and we can't thank you enough. Spread the word, and continue being great! You can always find us at our website at www.OnTheForecheck.com or @OnTheForecheck on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Shaun Smith is joined first by Bryan Bastin. Bryan breaks down the Nashville Predators trade with the Minnesota Wild of Nick Bonino and picks for Luke Kunin and picks. Bryan goes on to explain the Predators buyout of Kyle Turris and how it impacts the team. Next up is Eric Dunay, who breaks down every draft pick made by the Predators, including when and where you may see each prospect at the professional level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There's only one day left! In the second part of On The Forecheck's Draft Preview, Bryan and Eric discuss everything after pick 11, possible picks, and a short review of previous draft picks that look to play a big part next season for the Nashville Predators so-called "youth movement" Follow the podcast Twitter Account at @ForecheckPod - we'll be doing some giveaways this week, so make sure you're followed and have notifications turned on! You can find Bryan (@BryanBastin), and Eric (@OnTheFutureOTF) on Twitter, as well as at OnTheForecheck.com. We'll have extensive draft and free agency coverage this week and the next, so make sure you're keeping an eye (and ear) out for our coverage. Come to OTF for the latest and best Nashville Predators news, coverage and analysis in the league! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick, Shaun and Eamon jump on Locker Room for another episode of OTF One-Timers to discuss Tuesday's David Poile interview and the incoming youth movement for the Predators. One-Timers are On The Forecheck's live recorded episodes using Locker Room. The fellas do some analysis and discussion of General Manager David Poile's interview from Tuesday (9/29) afternoon. They talk about who within the organization could fill the vacancies created by free agency this offseason with the pending losses of Craig Smith, Mikael Granlund, Yannick Weber, Korbinian Holzer, Dan Hamhuis and possibly more. There's way more time spent on discussion of Nashville's third pairing than the third pairing actually spends on-ice in a real game. Meanwhile, Jarred Tinordi - according to Shaun - has taken up residence somewhere new. You can find Eamon (@GinandJuuse), Shaun (@SCSOTF), and Nick (@_nsmorgan) on Twitter, and of course at our website at www.OnTheForecheck.com for the best Nashville Predators news, coverage and analysis in the league! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Part 1 of On The Forecheck's NHL Draft Preview, Bryan is joined by Eamon and Eric to do a mock top 10 draft to lead into Nashville's pick at #11. We discuss players that'll likely be drafted ahead, what Nashville will have available, and some alternative options to their original choices. Stay tuned later this week for Part 2, where we'll rundown the rest of round one, and then look at the options Nashville has with two picks each in the second and third rounds. You can find Bryan (@BryanBastin), Eamon (@GinandJuuse) and Eric (@OnTheFutureOTF) on Twitter, as well as at OnTheForecheck.com, where both Eamon and Eric have been publishing a flurry of draft preview pieces. Come to OTF for the latest and best Nashville Predators news, coverage and analysis in the league! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bryan, Shaun and Nick of OnTheForecheck.com discuss Roman Josi winning the 2019-20 Norris Trophy Monday night and his competitors - was Josi's win as dominant as the voters showed? Was the "Ryan Ellis Effect" a factor in the voting, and had Ellis not been injured, would he have been a worthy Norris selection? The fellas also talk "The Forecheckies" - the writers of the website voted on several categories for the Nashville Predators 2019-20 season, including Offensive and Defense Players of the Year, Unsung Hero, Best Prospect, and Game and Goals of the Season. Finally, we take a look at today's two-year, one-way signed of restricted free agent Yakov Trenin, how the roster will be impacted, and what free agent moves might look like going forward into next season and into next year's Seattle Expansion Draft. To close, we take a fun look at some of our NHL preseason picks, including Bryan picking Kappo Kakko for Calder which, well, sure is a choice. You can find Bryan (@BryanBastin), Shaun (@SCSOTF), and Nick (@_nsmorgan) on Twitter, and of course at our website at www.OnTheForecheck.com for the best Nashville Predators news, coverage and analysis in the league! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices