Catfish Corner: A Predators Podcast

The Stanley Cup playoffs are near, so we have to ask: Is this the year Predators goalie Pekka Rinne doesn't start every postseason game? Will Kyle Turris finally shake the season-long slump and bring some postseason production? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss Austin Watson's return to the Predators and what the most likely playoff matchups are going to be once the postseason starts. They also talk about Viktor Arvidsson's career year and Kyle Turris' year to forget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team is assembled. The pieces are in place. It's time to gear up for the stretch run and compete for the Stanley Cup. Tommy Deas and Paul Skrbina discuss the moves that the Nashville Predators made at the NHL trade deadline and if it is going to be enough to secure the first championship in team history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas talk about Craig Smith on injured reserve and what it means with the NHL trade deadline looming. Plus Doritos and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Predators have lost three games in a row and nobody beyond the top line of Filip Forsberg, Ryan Johansen and Viktor Arvidsson are looking particularly dangerous right now. Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas talk about what's wrong with the team, what can be addressed, and chat with Brian Boyle about his move to Nashville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Predators made a couple of moves on Wednesday to address some lingering issues and potentially try to get bigger in order to compete with Winnipeg. Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss the trades and look ahead to what needs to be done before the NHL Trade Deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Catfish Corner, Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss the news that Austin Watson is suspended indefinitely, and what changes (if any) that brings as the NHL Trade Deadline looms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas talk about P.K. Subban getting bitten, the emergence of Juuse Saros and the All-Star Game on the Catfish Corner podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Catfish Corner, Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas discuss whether the Preds need to make a trade to gear up for the postseason, what's wrong with the power play and more. Paul also talks to Pekka Rinne about what he would do if he weren't in hockey and his work ethic in his younger years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Nashville Predators on the road for most of January and the season's midway point already passed, Paul Skrbina and Tommy Deas catch up on how the Preds are doing, who should be the MVP of the first half of the season and who the fans consider to be the Preds' top rival. And with major players back on the ice, how are the Predators shaping up as a playoff contender? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the news that Dallas will host the 2020 Winter Classic — but no word yet on an opponent — there are several reasons why the Predators would be a no-brainer in the contest. But would it be better to wait for an outdoor game to come to Nashville instead? Also, Viktor Arvidsson is the engine that runs the Predators, and Rocco Grimaldi continues to be the hardest working Predator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Predators beat reporter Paul Skrbina is joined by Jon Garcia and new Tennessean sports reporter Tommy Deas on the latest episode of "Catfish Corner." The three discuss the rash of injuries, Ryan Johansen dressing up in a Grinch costume, what goes on behind the scenes and when to expect other ailing players to return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Skrbina and Jon Garcia discuss who should play with Filip Forsberg and Ryan Johansen while Viktor Arvidsson is on injured reserve. There's also a story about a Prius with a "ROCCO23" license plate, Pekka Rinne Appreciation Hour, and plenty of talk about pickle juice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Predators beat writer Paul Skrbina and Jon Garcia discuss the Predators' 5-1 start, the power play, P.K. Subban's early season struggles and the big picture for the team as October turns into the rest of the season. Also, does anyone understand what the NHL schedule makers are thinking? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columnist Joe Rexrode sat down with new Predators beat writer Paul Skrbina to find out what makes him tick and what he thinks about this year's team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dog days of the NHL offseason have officially begun. The draft is a distant memory and the rush of the first few days of free agency are over. The Predators haven't done much so far, and they weren't expected to. Most of their draft picks were given away to bring in players like Kyle Turris and Ryan Hartman, and the front office said they don't plan on making changes to the roster. In this episode of Catfish Corner, Adam Vingan and Jon Garcia chat about the few things Nashville has done this summer, how the landscape of the Central Division looks right now, and when Ryan Ellis could sign his contract extension. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the final episode of the 2017-18 season, Adam, Joe and Jon chat about the coming offseason. The players, coach and GM all believe in this team, and don't want to make big changes this summer. David Poile doesn't have many signings to make, but what about Ryan Ellis? He can sign a new contract on July 1st. Finally, there's plenty of talk about Pekka Rinne and Juuse Saros, and what free agents — if any — should be on Nashville's radar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Winnipeg Jets eliminated the Nashville Predators from the playoffs with a dominant Game 7. What happened? Why were so many players — forwards and defensemen — invisible for the Preds? How much blame should Pekka Rinne get? Where does the team go from here? Adam goes on a rant. Adam Vingan, Joe Rexrode and Jon Garcia react to a disappointing end to a spectacular season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The match up we've all been waiting for. Adam Vingan, Joe Rexrode and Jon Garcia provide a send off for a worthy adversary in the Colorado Avalanche, and look ahead to the next round against the Winnipeg Jets. The plucky Avs gave the Predators all they could handle at times, but just couldn't pull off the upset. Now the two best teams in the West will meet for what is sure to be a fun, physical and thrilling series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The postseason is here! Adam, Joe and Jon are joined by digital producer Anna Gallegos to break down the Predators' first round matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Nashville is the heavy favorite, and the Avs are hoping to catch the same magic the Preds did last year. The team also goes all in on predicting how the NHL Playoffs are going to unfold, including going on record with which team will hoist the Stanley Cup in June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.