Nashville Predators secure Luke Evangelista with a 2-year, $3 million AAV deal. Is this the game-changer they need for a playoff push? Host Ann Kimmel breaks down the long-awaited contract signing, analyzing its impact on the team's future. She recaps the Preds' thrilling 3-2 overtime win against the Carolina Hurricanes, highlighting Joakim Kemmel's clutch performance. Key topics include Ryan O'Reilly's insights on team energy, Andrew Brunette's coaching strategy, and how recent roster moves are reshaping Nashville's lineup. Don't miss this in-depth look at the Predators' preseason finale and the crucial decisions facing the team as the regular season approaches. Will Kemmel's overtime heroics earn him a spot on the NHL roster? 0:00 Luke Evangelista contract signing 5:07 Analysis of Evangelista contract negotiation 12:14 Predators win final preseason game 16:19 Team's emotional fortitude in comeback 21:29 Joakim Kemmel's overtime performance 26:54 Juuse Saros' performance and roster decisions 31:28 Preview of upcoming episode and content 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! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. 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.
