Catfish Corner: A Predators Podcast

Paul Skrbina and Gentry Estes talk about Wednesday's Game 3 loss for the Predators against the Arizona Coyotes. Did the Preds play well despite a 4-1 scoreline? How can Nashville, down 2-1 in the best-of-five, turn this series around?  Listen and subscribe to Catfish Corner! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catfish Corner is back, previewing real-life professional hockey between the Predators and Arizona Coyotes.  The two teams begin their best-of-five Stanley Cup Playoffs qualifying round series on Sunday in Edmonton. Preds beat writer Paul Skrbina and columnist Gentry Estes discuss some of the biggest questions about the Predators after four months off, starting with the question in net. Should Pekka Rinne or Juuse Saros get the majority of the starts this postseason? Will both goaltenders have to play in this series? They also discuss the JoFA line's impact on the rest of the lineup, Viktor Arvidsson's health and more.  Listen, subscribe and rate to Catfish Corner! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Catfish Corner, legendary play-by-play voice Mike "Doc" Emrick, who calls NHL games for NBC, stops by to chat with Paul Skrbina on what would have been the day before the NHL playoffs started. The two discuss everything from what is filling the sports void, to growing up in rural Indiana to the great sports personalities Doc has met over the years. Apologies for the audio interference in the first two minutes of the recording. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Predators radio play-by-play man Pete Weber joins Paul Skrbina to talk about what's happening during the suspension of the NHL season and whatever else comes to mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NHL paused the season on Thursday due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the United States. They weren't alone, as most other sports leagues and tournaments had postponed or canceled their events as well. Paul Skrbina, Anna Gallegos and Gentry Estes discuss the ever-changing sports landscape, as well as their reactions at the craziness that is going on right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Predators beat reporter for The Tennessean Paul Skrbina and digital producer Jon Garcia (filling in for Anna Gallegos) discuss the recent play of the Nashville Predators, EBUGs, and the remaining schedule for the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Skrbina and Anna Gallegos chat about the Predators sweep of the St. Louis Blues, what the crystal ball holds for the NHL Trade Deadline, and Willie O'Ree in Nashville. We also hear from Roman Josi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the Predators be active at the trade deadline? Should they be worried about Shea Weber's streak of injuries as of late? Also, Barry Trotz is in town and gives John Hynes some real estate advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Skrbina is going to the NHL All-Star Game in St. Louis to cover the event for The Tennessean and the USA TODAY Sports Network. He and host Tommy Deas discuss the state of the Predators and the impact of new coach John Hynes and the play of captain Roman Josi. They also talk about other top all-stars, issues facing the league and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Predators fired Peter Laviolette on Monday after five-plus seasons at the helm of Nashville's squad. They tapped former New Jersey Devils' coach John Hynes to replace him. Paul Skrbina and Gentry Estes discuss the moves, Laviolette's success in Nashville, and what the team (and fans) can expect from a coach that was fired from a terrible Devils team just a month ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas talk about what this means for the Predators franchise, how the fan base has embraced the game, how outdoor hockey is different and what viewers can expect when they watch the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Turris is back after being a healthy scratch for several games and the third line is producing above expectations, but the Predators are still looking for answers. The penalty kill has been a sore spot and while the power play is better than last year it hasn't been lights-out. The Predators need more production from their top players to become contenders. In the latest Catfish Corner podcast, Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss these topics as well as NHL's culture and recent accusations against coaches for abusive behavior, including Peter Laviolette's denial of allegations that he bullied players when coaching the Flyers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessean beat writer Paul Skrbina and sports director Tommy Deas discuss the latest downturn in the team's fortunes, as well as whether coach Peter Laviolette should be feeling the heat. And what about Kyle Turris being benched, and the coach's unwillingness to explain the reason? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roman Josi has signed a long-term deal that will keep him with the Predators for, very possibly, the rest of his career. Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss the Predators' captain, what the deal means for him and what it means for the future of the franchise on the latest edition of the Catfish Corner podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Skrbina, Predators beat writer for The Tennessean, and Sports Director Tommy Deas talk about the power play, penalty kill and Pekka Rinne on the latest edition of the Catfish Corner podcast. And that's not to mention that pesky pedal tavern that's no longer on ice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Skrbina, Predators beat writer, and Tommy Deas, sports director at The Tennessean, talk about Matt Duchene's impact, the power play and more on the latest Catfish Corner podcast. They also touch on the chance for the Predators to improve their goal-scoring ability and improvements at Bridgestone Arena in this edition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss the Predators entering the 2019-20 NHL season, including the power play and new guy Matt Duchene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Predators and city agreed on a huge lease extension for Bridgestone Arena, keeping the team in town through at least 2049. Tennessean business reporter Nate Rau joins the crew to break it all down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keeper of the Cup Howie Borrow brought the Stanley Cup to Nashville on Friday, and it got a tour of the Tennessean newsroom. Paul Skrbina and Jon Garcia sit down with Howie (and the Cup) to chat about the white gloves, the trophies beautiful flaws and scars, and what it's like to travel with the greatest trophy in all of sports for a living. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Predators created their own momentum to finish the season atop the Central Division and draw the Dallas Stars in the first round of the NHL Playoffs. It looks to be a favorable match up the the team from Music City, but it may be a low scoring grind. Predators beat reporter Paul Skrbina and Tennessean sports columnist Joe Rexrode discuss the playoff series and what the Preds have to do to ensure there's no disappointing early exit this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.