Down South Hockey

Ready for some knee jerk reactions to John Hynes? Seriously, we take a look at the first three games with Hynes behind the bench and give our initial thoughts. Then, a quick preview of upcoming Preds games.

We had this big mid-season episode planned then David Poile fired Peter Laviolette. We recap our Winter Classic experience. Then, like everyone else in the past 12 hours, we discuss the change and how this affects the Predators going forward.

Happy Chrismahanukwanzakah from your Down South Hockey Podcast family! We’re taking the week to enjoy with our families but look forward to sharing a very special episode with you, LIVE, from Dallas, Texas at the Winter Classic.

Despite the Preds winning back-to-back games in New York, David, JC, and Nathan have embraced the dark side after looking at the NHL Central Standings: We’re in 6th place in the standings, with a lethargic, uninspiring team. Whose fault is it you might ask? We think we have the answer.

ALL THE GUYS ARE ON THE EPISODE bringing you the Central Standings, and the Weekly Postmortem. Fashionista Nathan spent $23 on a fake Winter Classic jersey and tells you everything that’s wrong with the knockoff. Finally, Dave goes out on a limb with his latest crazy prediction.

David, JC, and Nathan discuss the frustrating up-and-down Preds and ask if they make the playoffs or should fans relax. Dave goes into the numbers on the Preds special teams. Why are the Canucks so good against us!?

Dave is on strike while Turris is a healthy scratch and apparently we were too. In this episode of the podcast we discuss RV’s injury, try to figure out if something’s wrong with Pekka, and oh yeah… I guess we do talk about Turris as a healthy scratch.

Dave whiffs on his latest prediction, the Preds are in a four game losing streak, and that means they fall behind in the latest Central standings. The guys discuss Saturday Home Game Woes, and the latest player movement as the Predators try to turn things around.

David, JC, and Mark talk about the Predators Contract situation – before the actual signing, and the Winter Classic Jersey!

David is now 2 for 3 on crazy Predictions. We talk about the pending team contracts and advanced stat discussion on Saros & Rinne. Also a look at the NHL Central standings, game postmortems, and a look at the week ahead.

David’s Crazy Prediction came true! We talk about Filip Forsberg’s lower body injury and Rocket Man’s lingering injury last season. Also a look at the NHL Central standings, game postmortems, and a look at the week ahead.

Lets talk goalies: Juuse Saros and his lackluster start, and the age old question of why teams pull their goalie, is there any advantage? Finally, the guys can’t pick a favorite goal simply because there have been so many!

Here are the way-too-early Central Division standings, recap the first three games of the season versus the Wild, Red Wings, and Sharks. The guys gush on Preds newcomer Matt Duchene, Mark asks if we should keep Smith, is booing pedal taverns bad? Finally, a look ahead at games versus the Capitals, Kings, and Golden Knights.

We’re back for season 4! We begrudgingly (and quickly) cover the changes to the rules. Next, we cover player departures, new contracts, and free agent signings. Finally, we take a look at look at the team makeup and make our Central Division predictions!

Season 3 Finale– David, Nathan, and Mark look back at the good, bad, and ugly bits of the Preds season, then make some crazy predictions: sign, cut or trade.

S3 Round 1 Playoff Preview — A deep-dive on the round 1 matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars: a look back at regular season outcomes, head-to-head statistics, and a look at the Stars roster.

S3 Episode #25 – David and Nathan bring you the final Central Division update of the season with the Predators on top! They then quickly recap an magical run against the Penguins, Blue Jackets, Sabres, Canucks, and Blackhawks– The Preds find ‘it’. A look back at points leaders, team stats for the past three seasons, then the schedule for the first four games versus the Dallas Stars!

S3 Episode #24 – JC and Mark bring you the Central Division update, The Predator’s Week in Review with games versus the Jets, Wild, and Penguins. The guys take a look at new players Rem Pitlick and Dante Fabbro. Then updates on Matt Irwin and Miikka Salomaki down on assignment with the Admirals. Finally a look at games against Penguins, Blue Jackets, and Sabres in the Week Ahead.

S3 Episode #23 – JC and Nathan are back with a look at tight race for the Central, a fantastic week of games in The Predator’s Week in Review with games versus the Kings, Sharks, and a sweep of the Maple Leafs. We talk Winter Classic, and playoff readiness. Finally, a look at games against the Jets, Wild, and Penguins in the Week Ahead.

S3 Episode #22 – Bro-sode #2 with David & Mark: First a look at the logjam in the NHL Central, The Predator’s Week in Review with games against the Hurricanes and Ducks. The brothers discuss the lines, and playoff possibilities. Finally, a look at games versus the Kings, Sharks, and Maple Leafs in the Week Ahead.

S3 Episode #21 – It’s a Bro-sode with David & Mark: First an updated look at the NHL Central Division standings, The Predator’s Week in Review with games against the Jets, and the Slohansen games versus the Wild (Alternate Preds). Then a discussion about Kyle Turris, and high-sticking penalties. Then, a look at games versus the Hurricanes and Ducks in the Week Ahead.

S3 Episode #20 – David and JC are here with your NHL Central Division standings, The Predator’s Week in Review with games against the Kings, Avalanche, Oilers, and Blues. The guys discuss a rough week of games, and then bring you up to speed on trade deadline moves by GMDP. Finally, in the Week Ahead a look at games against the Jets, and a twofer versus the Minnesota Predators Wild.