Nashville Predators face unexpected contract standoff with Luke Evangelista. Is Barry Trotz making a statement or risking alienation? Ann and Emma break down the surprising impasse in Evangelista's negotiations, comparing it to recent signings like Mason McTavish. The discussion covers Trotz's management approach, roster cuts including Jordan Oesterle's waiver placement, and Cole O'Hara's impressive preseason. Key topics include the Predators' evolving strategy, potential impacts on team chemistry, and the outlook for AHL affiliate Milwaukee Admirals. Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Predators' offseason moves and their implications for the upcoming NHL season. Will Evangelista's situation resolve before opening night? 0:00 Intro: Luke Evangelista contract negotiations 5:30 Analyzing Friedman's comments on Evangelista situation 10:02 Potential motivations behind Predators' stance 16:19 No winners in prolonged contract standoff 22:11 Is Evangelista a sacrificial lamb? 27:42 Recent Predators roster moves and cuts 33:16 Cole O'Hara impresses but heads to Milwaukee Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonpredators/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LockedOnPredators Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/LO_Predators Emma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/emma_lingan Ann's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnK_MamaOnIce Join our Locked On Predators Insider Program! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpredators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
