The Catfish on Ice Podcast
Welcome to the Catfish on Ice Podcast, a Smashville podcast on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join Hosts Chad Minton and Max Greenberg for weekly episodes on The Hockey Podcast Network. The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Nashville Predators. Episodes are around an hour long & available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Subscribe to the Catfish on Ice Podcast TODAY! Follow your host @chad_minton and co-host @MaxGreenberg176 on Twitter/X! Follow The Hockey Podcast Network @hockeypodnet
#315- Guest Jim Biringer of Full Press Hockey: Nashville Predators Season Outlook, NHL Hot Topics Around the League
In Ep.315 Jim Biringer from Full Press Hockey joins host Chad Minton to get an outsider's perspective on the direction the Nashville Predators are heading in, can they make a playoff push, and could the roster be torn down if things get ugly?
Also Chad and Jim cover some hot NHL topics including the Connor Hellebuyck holdout, the drama around Dylan Larkin with Detroit, and the ongoing Alexander Nikishin trade buzz.
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#314: Instant Post-game Reaction Nashville Predators at Toronto Maple Leafs, Lineup Shuffling, Underrated Players
It's the first live watch party episode of the season in Ep.314 as the guys join the action live in the 3rd period of Predators at Maple Leafs!
- Instant game analysis
- Live reaction until the final horn
- Catfish Clutch Performers
- Injury news at goalie for Preds
- When can we expect to see Vitali Pinchuk's debut?
- Has the Preds surprised us at all through 3 games?
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#313- Full Game Breakdown: Minnesota Wild Exploit Nashville Predators Blueline Woes, Win 3-1
In Ep.313:
- Full Game Analysis Wild @ Preds
-Catfish Clutch Performers for Preds against Wild
- Defensive issues may be worse than we feared. How does it get sorted out?
- Adjustments for Dallas matchup
- How bad does Andrew Brunette look after this game and are fans overreacting?
- Other NHL news from opening week
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#312- Preseason Ends, NHL Regular Season is Here and Nashville Predators Already Have a Dilemma
Welcome to Ep.312 of Catfish on Ice as Chad breaks down the first major challenge for the Preds before the regular season even starts, discusses the final roster from training camp, and more trade speculation involving Alexander Nikishin.
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#311- Nashville Predators Preseason Notebook: Brady Martin and Matthew Wood Stand Out, Training Camp News
-Preseason observations as Preds play a pair of games against Tampa Bay
- Which players stood out and how important really is the preseason?
- Lineup decisions that remain for Head Coach Andrew Brunette
- The latest news from training camp, including a popular player being waived and an unfortunate injury that is complicating things
- Titans Time: A moral victory against Philly
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#310- Deep Dive Nashville Predators Team Preview for 2026-27 NHL Season, Alexander Nikishin Rumors
Nashville Predators Deep Dive Team Preview for the 2026-27 NHL season with training camp underway. We're going kine by line in the Preds projected starting lineup. Is the national media sleeping on the Preds as playoff contenders?
Also, we go team by team in the Central Division to give our thoughts and cover the trade request from Alexander Nikishin and if the Preds could make a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes.
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#309- Bombshell Trade, Luke Evangelista to NJ Devils & What the ripple effect is for Nashville Predators Lineup
-Nashville Predators fans get blindsided by shocking trade of Luke Evangelista right before training camp!
We're unpacking this trade with New Jersey and trying to make sense of it in Ep.309!
- How does the Preds starting lineup change now with Evangelista gone?
- Smashville Quick Hitters: Cale Makar sign richest contract in NHL history. Six NHL teams sign broadcast deals with Amazon Prime Video.
- Titans Time with Max: The Jared Stillman fiasco, and are the Titans really as doom and gloom as many think they are?
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#308- How will the Nashville Predators Deploy their Top-6 Forwards on Opening Night 2026?
Chad Minton rides solo in Ep.308 to look at how the Preds will roll out their top-6 based on offseason projections, and which players could earn their way up the depth chart with strong training camps.
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#307- 1 Bold Prediction for Key Nashville Predators Players for 2026-27 NHL Season, NHL Expansion Rumors
Episode Rundown:
Training camp is less than a month away! Who are we most excited to see hit the ice? Bold Predictions for Keys Preds players this upcoming season NHL Expansion is coming. Could the Preds be moved to the East if division realignment ever happens? New Segment for the New Season: SMASHVILLE QUICK HITTERS. THE MOST INTERESTING STORIES THIS PAST WEEK AROUND THE NHLSubscribe on YouTube! Visit our channel at (16) Catfish On Ice Podcast - YouTube
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#306- Top10 Players for Nashville Predators since their Stanley Cup Run
Every diehard Nashville Predators fan is painfully aware that this franchise has been on a gradual downward trend since the push to the Stanley Cup Final in 2017, and how it led front office leadership to make rash decisions that hurt the franchise while chasing Cups.
In Ep.306, Chad ranks his top 10 most valuable players after the Stanley Cup Final appearance.
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#305- Best & Worst Contracts, Salary Cap Overview for Nashville Predators Heading to 2026-27 NHL Season
Ep.305 is here!
-How bad compared to the rest of the NHL are the Nashville Predators with their salary cap efficiency and managing their current contracts?
-Deep dive into every Preds contract on the books going into 2026-27. Who gets the next big contract extension? Which contracts offer the best value and worst value?
-Breaking down The Athletic's contract efficiency ratings and where they rank the Preds.
-Wyatt Cullen stands out from the rest at World Junior Summer Showcase and looking at just how deep this prospect pool is.
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#304-Three Players Most Likely to be Traded Next by Nashville Predators, Central Division Offseason Rankings
Tonight's opening faceoff topic is giving out our top 3 players Preds are most likely to trade next and what we should want in return. One player who will surprise us the most in 2026-27 Where do the Preds stack up in the Central Division after busy offseason? Preds Milestones for the upcoming season
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#303- The Top Remaining Priorities of the NHL Offseason for the Nashville Predators
Welcome to Ep.303 where Chad is riding solo and listing top four remaining offseason priorities for the Nashville Predators.
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#302- Top 10 Most Vital Players to Nashville Predators Reset, Who Eventually Replaces Ryan O'Reilly?
Welcome to Ep.302 of Catfish On Ice! In tonight's episode we rank our top -10 players that are most vital to the Preds speeding up their reset and avoiding long, painful era of bad hockey. Also we're going rapid fire on some key questions:
Have the Preds won their last 3 drafts? Who s eventually going to replace Ryan O'Reilly at the top line center position? Who did Preds fans choose as their most hated NHL player in a recent popular study?And we're updating Preds Offseason Madness bracket as we move to the 2nd Round
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#301- Nashville Predators Free Agency Wrap-Up, Mavrik Bourque Shocker, Early Lineup Outlook
Ep.301 is here!!
We open up the episode showing our love and respect for Titans all-time great Chris Johnson and his battle with ALS. To donate to support research for ALS victims go to Accelerate the Cure | The ALS Association
-Free Agency and Offseason Trades by Preds. How will this lineup be sorted out by game 1 of 2026-27?
-Unpacking the surprising trade for Mavrik Bourque from Dallas
-Takeaways from the Future Stars Game featuring some of Nashville's top prospects
-We ask ourselves the question of who will be on...
#300-Analyzing the Nashville Predators 2026 NHL Draft, Another Trade Shakes Up the Roster, Preds Offseason Madness Bracket
The guys deep dive the Preds 10th overall pick Wyatt Cullen and look at speedster Tommy Bleyl at defenseman with the 31st pick Another trade with the Avs?! We break down the trade for Jack Drury The Preds Offseason Madness Bracket s revealed and we look at the voting results so far
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#299- Offeason Trade by Nashville Predators, Andrew Brunette Staying, Next Steps for Key Prospects
Welcome to Ep.299 of Catfish on Ice!
Chris MacFarland makes is first move as Preds GM, acquires Ross Colton in trade with the Avalanche How else will MacFarland upgrade the roster this offseason? Andrew Brunette confirmed to be the Head Coach going into next season. No controversy behind the bench, at least for now. We discuss the next steps for 2026-27 from Nashville's top prospects.Subscribe on YouTube, comment live on the show and throw us a LIKE to support the pod!
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#298-Nashville Predators 2026 NHL Draft Preview, 10th Pick Targets, Veterans on the Trade Block
Ep.298
-Stanley Cup Final Refresher: Canes at Golden Knights GM4
-What will MacFarland's front office philosophy be in Nashville?
-Core veterans who could now be on the offseason trade block
-Is Nashville still one of the more desirable markets for star players?
-2026 NHL Draft Preview: Targets for Preds at 10th overall pick
-Trades we regret the most in Preds franchise history
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...#297-The Future Vision of the Nashville Predators with Chris MacFarland with guest Russell Vannozzi of "Main Street Nashville"
Special Guest Edition with Preds reporter for Main Street Nashville, Russell Vannozzi.
-Takeaways from MacFarland's introductory press conference as the next General Manager
-Which core veterans might be traded now with MacFarland taking over?
-Are we officially heading towards Nashville's first ever true rebuild?
-How safe is Andrew Brunette's head coaching job now with McFarland in charge?
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#296- Nashville Predators Ultimate All-Time Live Draft, GM Search Heats Up, Prospects We're Most Excited About
Welcome to a live edition of Catfish on Ice Ep.296 with Chad Minton and Max Greenberg!
The guys will be drafting their all-time Nashville Predators lineup live throughout the episode, drafting players from the past and present. We're doing a deep dive into the Preds prospect pool. Is Yegor Surin the top prospect now? Why is the GM search taking this long? Our thoughts on the playoffs as we're down to 3 teams remaining.Presented by Draftkings with our promo code THPN Subscribe on YouTube and follow the podcast on X, Facebook and TikTok
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#295- 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition: When will the Nashville Predators be Back?
Tonight Chad and Max are talking about their favorite 1st round series so far, which teams are impressing them the most, how are their brackets looking, and when they realistically think the Nashville Predators will return to the playoffs and who will be leading that team?
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#294- That's a wrap on 2025-26 for Nashville Predators. Reflecting on the top moments.
Chad Minton is riding solo as he reflects on the top moments and storylines of 2025-26 for the Nashville Predators.
Stamkos returns as Stammer, Forsberg hits 40 goals again, Trotz steps down, and other major moments.
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#293- PLAYOFF DREAMS CRUSHED IN GAME 81 for NASHVILLE PREDATORS, END OF SEASON ASSESSMENT & OFFSEASON PLANS
Welcome to Ep.293 of Catfish on Ice with hosts Chad Minton, Max Greenberg and Boyd Farrish.
Preds playoff hopes crushed in 81st game. Should we still be proud of this team? Guest co-host "Mediocre Midwest Dad" joins the show! End of season assessments. Who overperformed, what worked and which players let us down? Offseason Plans: Free Agents, trades, head coaching change coming? Updated search for a new GM The guys pic their top Stanley Cup contender in each conference.Subscribe and join our live stream on YouTube to comment on the show! Proud partner of The Hockey Podcas...
#292- Previewing Final 10 Games for Nashville Predators as they cling onto Playoff Spot
Welcome to a Live Stream of Ep.292 from Catfish on Ice with your hosts Chad Minton and Max Greenberg! We're joined by our guest, Jordan Manning Site Expert for Predlines.com.
In tonight's episode we're breaking down the final 10 games of the regular season and if the Preds can claim a wildcard spot. Has this team done enough to consider this season a success?
Also, the guys are looking at which of the youngsters have impressed us the most and gives us the most optimism for the future.
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#291- Trade Deadline Recap and Blueprint for Rest of Nashville Predators Season
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Trade Deadline Recap: Did Trotz dk enough or further bury this franchise? What do we make of the Preds holding onto Ryan O'Reilly and their other top trade assets? We look at the young talent that now has the opportunity to push the Preds back to the playoffs. What's the latest in the Preds GM search? Max Greenberg gets us caught up with the Titans offseason and their rebrand.Presented by Draftkings with our promo code THPN for new users!
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#290-Winter Olympics Special Edition, Saros Pushes Finland, Josi Leads Switzerland, What Happens when Trade Freeze Lifts?
Welcome to a 2026 Winter Olympics Special LIVE Edition of Catfish On Ice!
-Takeaways from the Group Stage
-Preds Players at the Olympics: Josi, Forsberg, Saros & Haula
-Saros Rebounds against Sweden & Italy
-Team USA is Gold Medal or Bust? Can Canada be taken down?
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#289-Olympics Reset, Nashville Predators need to make a position change, Marchessault wants out?
Welcome to Ep.289 of Catfish On Ice!
-Preds reach the Olympics break in need of a reset and to answer some difficult questions
-History of Preds players at the Olympics. Can you name them all??
-An important position change for a certain player might be needed
-The Preds trade block heats up. Marchessault appears ready to want out, Bunting already being shopped
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#288-WATCH PARTY MINNESOTA WILD AT NASHVILLE PREDATORS: LIVE REACTION, TROTZ STEPS DOWN, EVERYONE ON THE TRADE BLOCK
In this Watch Party Ep.288
-Live Reactions & Analysis of Minnesota Wild at Nashville Predators
-Who really is this Nashville Predators team as we head into the Olympics?
-Barry Trotz shockingly announces that he is stepping down once the organization finds a new GM. How will this change the trade deadline?
-Which players will be traded first, and who might actually be safe from being traded by Nashville?
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#287-Are we finally believers in the Nashville Predators and can they be sellers while keeping the playoff push alive?
Welcome to a LIVE stream of Catfish ON Ice Ep.287!
-Today we're joined by Boyd Farrish of Penalty Box Radio to discuss just how much we actually trust this season turnaround by the Preds and what has changed in this team
-Is Jonathan Marchessault the odd man out to be traded?
-How far can Stamkos climb the all-time goals list in NHL history?
-Roman Josi making his case strong for Comeback Player of the Year
-How can the Preds walk the line of selling but also remaining competitive?
<...#286-Preds outlast the Islanders, Best Moments in 1st Half of Season, Breaking down West Wildcard Race
Welcome to Ep.286 of Catfish On Ice with Host Chad Minton, presented by DraftKings Pick6 with Promo Code THPN
-Game Breakdown: Preds outlast the Islanders in defensive stalemate. Who stood out on defense?
-Preds keep winning, giving Barry Trotz a tricky dilemma for the trade deadline. We look at each upcoming free agent. Who stays and who goes?
-Some crazy stats that Chad breaks down
-Best Moments of the Preds season so far as we just passed the midway point.
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#285-Preds stun Utah in 3rd period, Trade Speculation continues, which players have proven us wrong
Happy New Years to all of our Smashville listeners and viewers and welcome to Ep.285 of Catfish On Ice with Chad Minton and Max Greenberg!
-The guys discuss just how legit the Preds are in the crowded wildcard race in the West.
-Which players have proven Chad & Max wrong from what they expected going into the season?
-How should Barry Trotz change his trade strategy now after the recent surge in the standings?
-Nick Saban joins the ownership group. What impact could that have on the long-term future of the franchise? <...
#284-Recap Predators Stunning Upset vs. Avalanche, Trotz's Predicament, Top-5 Clutch Performers
EP.284-Rolling into the holidays and 2026, and the Nashville Predators are playing their best hockey after a stunner vs. the Avalanche.
-Game Recap, Top Performers as of late for Preds
-What will Barry Trotz end up doing if this team keeps grinding out wins?
-Are the Preds giving us false hope? 1PT out of last, 5PTS out of Wildcard
-Stacking this team vs. Last Year's 68-PT team
-What is one great gift the Nashville Predators can give the fans before Christmas gets here?
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#283-Nashville Predators are "Open For Business", Andrew Brunette's Seat Reaches Boiling Point after Sweden
Welcome to Ep.283 of Catfish On Ice!
-Global Series Recap
-Long week ahead to reflect on what the rest of this season will bring
-Andrew Brunette still has the head coaching job, for now. How long does he have to turn things around?
-NHL insiders everywhere are signaling that the Predators are "open for business" and even bringing up big names like Filip Forsberg and Juuse Saros in trade rumors.
-Is tanking actually the best thing for this franchise right now, and how long will this rebuild possibly take?<...
#282-Nashville Predators at Minnesota Wild Live Watch Party Gives us WILD Ending!
Welcome to Ep.282 LIVE WATCH PARTY EPISODE NASHVILLE PREDATORS AT MINNESOTA WILD
-Live game reaction as Chad and Max join live at the start of the 2nd period
-Rapid fire topics throughout the game
-Live comments from the viewers on YouTube
-Can the Predators find an exit strategy for Stamkos?
-Just how hot is Andrew Brunette's seat actually getting?
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#281-Steven Stamkos experiment beyond repair for Nashville Predators, Brady Martin back to OHL, Ducks/Preds Reaction
Welcome to a live edition of Catfish On Ice #281!
-Where do we begin right now? Preds get shellacked by Ducks. Our Game Reaction and Standout Players
-The growing frustration with Steven Stamkos and his fit with the Preds. Is it beyond repair at this point?
-Preds send Brady Martin back to OHL early. Do we agree with the original decision to start him in NHL out of training camp?
-The blame game continues. Who deserves more blame for the failures? Brunette or Trotz?
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#280-Epic Choke Job by Nashville Predators at Montreal, Game Reaction, Fool's Gold Early On?
GAME 5 of 2025-26 GAME REACTION EPISODE: NASHVILLE PREDATORS AT MONTREAL CANADIENS
-Preds face plant into the sidewalk late in the game against Montreal
-Standout Players, Game Analysis
-When will we see Brady Martin again?
-The positives to take away from the game
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#279-Blue Jackets @ Preds Game Reaction, Clutch Performers, Juuse Saros Locks in for Smashville
Game Reaction from Columbus at Nashville Predators
-Juuse Saros locks in and slams door on Blue Jackets
-The Veterans lead the way for the Youth
-Game changing moments
-3 Clutch Performers
-What's Next on the Schedule
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#278-Columbus Blue Jackets at Nashville Predators Season Opener Preview, Opening Night Roster Analysis
Welcome to a season-opening edition of Catfish On Ice Ep.278 with your hosts Chad Minton, Max Greenberg and guest co-host Boyd Farrish!
Tonight's LIVE episode features a look at the first opponent of the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets, analysis on Nashville's opening night roster, Season Predictions from Chad & Max, and Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers gives us the info we need on the Blue Jackets.
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#277-Training Camp Last Roster Cuts for Nashville Predators, Brady Martin making final push for starting lineup
Welcome to Ep.277 of Catfish on Ice with featured guest Russell Vannozzi, writer for Main Street Nashville covering the Nashville Predators.
In today's episode, Chad and Russell assess who looks worse in the Luke Evangelista contract standoff, who makes it through the final training camp roster cuts, and who has raised their stock the most in the preseason.
Also, we take a look at the opening month of the regular season schedule and if the Predators can avoid the dreaded bad start that they had last season.
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#276-Nashville Predators Preseason Standouts, Hague Injured and Who Steps in Next, 2025-26 NHL Predictions
Welcome to Ep.276 of Catfish On Ice Live Stream!
-Halfway through the preseason. The guys list their Clutch Performers through 3 preseason games.
-Nicolas Hague will miss at least 1 month. Who steps in to play with Roman Josi. The guys discuss the options.
-The young prospects are making a significant impact in training camp? How does that affect Andrew Brunette's decision making?
-A look around the NHL at standings projections for 2025-26. What are the experts saying about the Predators' chances of improving from last season? We dissect the analytics.
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