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104-5 The Zone's Will Boling talks Nashville Predators Hockey every week with local insiders, including Wake Up Zone's Mark Howard. Available everywhere.


    • Mar 11, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Smashcast Ep. 13: Juuse's Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 24:04


    Have the Predators finally turned the corner? After three straight wins and some impressive defensive performances, Will Boling and Mark Howard discuss whether or not this three-game win streak is for real. Plus: It's Juuse Saros' team now. They break down what he's been able to do in order to be so dominant over the past two weeks. Ep. 13 is available now wherever you get your podcasts.

    Smashcast Ep. 12: What's next for Pekka Rinne?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 18:24


    Will Boling and Mark Howard dive into a tough question: is this the end for Pekka Rinne? After giving up eight goals on Monday night against the Oilers, they discussed what's next for the Predators in goal during the stretch run, analyzed Connor Ingram's chances of making an impact this season and pinpointed the other issues plaguing this team right now.

    Smashcast Ep. 11: Trade deadline recap, 21 to go

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 19:58


    Wake up Zone's Mark Howard joins Will Boling to recap yesterday's NHL trade deadline. Who were the winners and losers? And did the Predators do anything to address their weaknesses moving forward? Available everywhere now. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    Smashcast Ep. 10: 2017 vs. 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 16:23


    Will Boling and Mark Howard took a deeper look at this Predators team compared to the 2017 squad that made the Stanley Cup Final. Can this group get hot at the right time like they did three years ago? Episode Breakdown: 1:50 - 4:47 - Matchup problems for the Preds, 5:41 - 8:03 - More inconsistent play against Carolina, 8:04 - 13:52 - Comparing this team to the 2017 Team, 13:53 - 16:23 - Possible additions to the roster

    Smashcast Ep. 9: Trade Deadline Tipping Point, John Hynes vs. the Top Forwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 18:16


    John Hynes sent a message to some key Predators players last night. So how do the Preds respond when they're back at home Thursday night? Trade deadline talk is back in Ep. 9. 1:25-6:05 - Hynes sitting his top line, 6:05-8:20 - Buying vs. selling, 8:21-11:33 - Bad breaks on the road trip, 11:34-14:10 - Special teams woes, 14:11-18:16 - Ranking the top trade candidates

    Smashcast Ep. 8: Western Canada Road Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 17:37


    Mark Howard and Will Boling break down the Preds' OT win over the Jets last night as the Western Canada Road Trip begins. Can this team be a buyer and a seller at the trade deadline? And what's been the difference in Mikael Granlund's play under John Hynes? All that and more on this week's original Predators podcast.

    Smashcast Ep. 7: Post All-Star Break, Josi for Norris, Buyers or Sellers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 16:55


    Mark Howard and Will Boling break down the latest Preds headlines as they hit the ice to take on Toronto tonight. How much can John Hynes adjust after being hired in the middle of the season? And when does David Poile decide to buy or sell with this team? All that and more...available now wherever you get your podcasts.

    Smashcast Ep. 6: Laviolette Out, Hynes In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 18:45


    Will Boling and Mark Howard break down the firing of Peter Laviolette and the hiring of new Predators coach John Hynes. Why it went wrong this year, what Hynes brings to the table and what's next for the Preds. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

    Smashcast Ep. 5: Big Apple Back-to-Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 22:57


    Will Boling and Wake Up Zone's Mark Howard break down all the latest headlines on the Nashville Predators after back-to-back wins over the Rangers and Islanders to start the week. Is this a potential turning point for this team? Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    Smashcast Ep. 4: What is Wrong with the Nashville Predators?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 25:40


    The Predators are 1-5-2 in their last eight games and are hoping to get back in the win column tonight against Vancouver. Will Boling and Mark Howard pinpoint the problems with a Predators team that's struggling right now...starting with the goaltending. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    Smashcast Ep. 3: Lyndsay Rowley, Road Trip Finally Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 28:10


    Nashville Predators rink-side reporter Lyndsay Rowley joined Will Boling on this week's episode. They discussed the road trip, covering a team for 82 games in a season and what makes Nashville's hockey environment unique. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

    Smashcast Ep. 2: Pred Wings on the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 31:13


    Will Boling and Wake Up Zone's Mark Howard hit the latest headlines around the NHL and in Bridgestone Arena. The Preds get a big win in Detroit on Monday night after a couple tough losses. Will recent lineup changes create even more offense? Mark and Will discuss all that and more, as the Preds continue their road trip tonight in Denver.

    Smashcast Ep. 1: Josi Signs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 25:59


    Will Boling and Mark Howard debut the first episode of our new digital-exclusive Preds show. Roman Josi signs his new deal...and Mark is surprised he didn't sign for more. Plus: Have the Predators ever had this good of an offensive team? Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play or Stitcher.

    Coming Soon: The Smashcast (Ep. 0)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 1:47


    Coming soon to the 104-5 The Zone Podcast Network...weekly Nashville Predators conversations with Will Boling and Wake Up Zone's Mark Howard. Introducing...The Smashcast.

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