Down South Hockey

We’re back after an extended pause on the 20-21 NHL Season. Lets talk the playoff structure, a proposed schedule for returning to play, then “Big Brain Dave” breaks down the NHL Draft.

David, JC and Nathan just don’t know anymore. The Preds are still unpredictable and will show they want in the playoffs one game, then will not show up in games they should win. We discuss what the team must do to make the playoffs, then ask if we should focus on statistics as much as we do.

When you don’t have power for a few days you can’t edit & release a podcast episode. Here’s the discussion Mark, JC, and Nathan had onepisode 19: Should there be reviewable penalties in the NHL? What would this look like realistically.

Nathan and David are back as the Nashville Predators are one point out of a wildcard spot, “do they really want it!?” Then we discuss the Rocco Grimaldi signing and trade deadline dud.

After last week’s tech fail we’re back discussing Granlund, Turris, and possible trade scenarios with a look at previous acquisitions. Are the Predators buyers or sellers at the deadline? There are three games left to make the call!

David does his best to keep the podcast positive as Mark, JC, and Nathan move closer to the ledge. Oh yeah, there’s some Big Body Tinordi action from Mark.

JC is down in the dumps about the Preds season and Nathan keeps preaching patience– who is right?!? Who’s under-performing, do we have time to right the ship, will we will be sellers at the trade deadline?

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.