Nashville Predators fans, brace yourselves for a reality check on the upcoming NHL season. Are national predictions too harsh, or is there hidden potential in the Music City? Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan break down the Preds' outlook, balancing tempered expectations with reasons for hope. They analyze Barry Trotz's "build, not rebuild" strategy, dissect Steven Stamkos' role, and explore how young guns like Fedor Svetchkov could reshape the team's future. Plus, get insider takes on Juuse Saros' bounce-back potential and why focusing on development might be the key to fan enjoyment this year. Tune in for a candid, no-holds-barred discussion that will reshape your expectations for the Nashville Predators' 2025-2026 campaign. 0:00 Intro: Setting expectations for Predators' season 5:42 National rankings and predictions for Predators 11:26 Barry Trotz's messaging and fan reactions 18:06 Insiders share their expectations for season 22:18 Analyzing Central Division competition and challenges 27:27 Importance of young players for team's future 31:30 Steven Stamkos and veteran performance expectations 35:23 Balancing youth development with veteran success 39:21 Tempering expectations while hoping for improvement 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.
