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Rookie Camp Extravaganza Sep 16, 2021

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Hockey is back, and Predators Rookie Camp is underway. Preds prospect Luke Prokop joins the show to discuss coming out as a gay athlete and the amazing support he's felt in Nashville and beyond. Plus, Milwaukee Admirals Head Coach Karl Taylor joins Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer to chat about Rookie Camp and what's next for Nashville's top prospects.

So Long, Summer - Hockey Is Coming Sep 10, 2021

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The offseason has come to a close, and hockey is on the horizon. Predators General Manager David Poile discusses the team's moves over the past three months and looks ahead to the 2021-22 campaign. Guest co-host Kara Hammer joins Brooks Bratten to talk Nashville's offseason - including a new deal for Eeli Tolvanen - and answer listener questions as the Preds Official Podcast returns.

Future Stars, Future Starter Aug 20, 2021

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The final episode of the offseason is here, and Juuse Saros is signed. Nashville's goaltender agrees to a four-year, $20 million contract and looks back on Pekka Rinne's influence on his career. Also, Preds prospect Philip Tomasino joins the show as Development Camp concludes. Brooks Bratten and Chris Mason discuss it all, plus they answer some listener questions.

Prospective Preds Aug 13, 2021

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For the first time in two years, the Predators are set to host Development Camp once more. Brooks Bratten and Pete Weber are joined by Preds Assistant General Manager and Director of Scouting Jeff Kealty to discuss Nashville's top prospects and how the Predators were able to make two picks in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft. Plus, offseason tidbits on Luke Prokop and Tanner Jeannot, and Pete answers your Twitter questions.

The Keeper of the Cup Aug 05, 2021

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The month of August is here, and Preds hockey is getting closer. Hal Gill joins Brooks Bratten to discuss the signings of Dante Fabbro, Tanner Jeannot and Rem Pitlick, plus Hal looks back on the career of his former teammate, Pekka Rinne. Also, Phil Pritchard, better known as the "Keeper of the Cup," joins the show to discuss what it's like to have one of the coolest jobs in hockey.

Draft Picks, Free Agents & Cody Glass Jul 30, 2021

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The busiest week of the offseason is now complete, and guest co-host Willy Daunic joins Brooks Bratten to break it all down. Mikael Granlund and David Rittich are among those who sign with the Preds in free agency, Nashville selects Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L'Heureux in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft and Predators newcomer Cody Glass joins the show as he arrives in the Music City.

Trades, Drafts and Phil Myers Jul 23, 2021

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A busy offseason continues for the Preds as Ryan Ellis is traded to Philadelphia, Philippe Myers and Cody Glass are acquired and Calle Jarnkrok departs via the Expansion Draft. Plus, the 2021 NHL Draft and free agency are on the horizon. Voice of the Preds Pete Weber joins Brooks Bratten to break everything down, interview Myers and answer listener questions.

Thank You, Pekka Jul 16, 2021

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The podcast returns as the offseason schedule heats up, and there is plenty to discuss. Chris Mason joins Brooks Bratten as goaltender Pekka Rinne announces his retirement. Hear from Pekka as the show analyzes what the decision means for the team and the city. Plus, forward Viktor Arvidsson is traded and the NHL Expansion Draft and 2021 NHL Draft are on the horizon as the busiest two weeks of the summer arrive.

Goodbye, Thomas Jun 05, 2021

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"Goodbye, Thomas, it's been nice."

Predators players and management conduct their final press conferences of the season and share their comprehensive thoughts on the 2020-21 campaign (7:30). Will Preds goaltender Pekka Rinne retire or return (27:00)? Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten discuss, recap and look at the future of the team (14:30).

Plus, Thomas says his final goodbye to the podcast and the Predators (38:00) and is surprised with special messages to conclude his last show (71:20).

The End of the 2020-21 Season May 28, 2021

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The Nashville Predators' season ends in Game 6 after a memorable first-round series with the Carolina Hurricanes (5:40). How should we feel? What did we learn? What's next? Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis look back on the season and share their thoughts on the future of the Predators' roster (20:19). They also take a moment to comment on the resurgence of SMASHVILLE and the Preds' home-ice advantage (35:40). Plus, Thomas announces that the next episode will be his final show (46:17).

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