The Gold Standard

Hockey #168

We talk about the Nashville Predators. There is no better show in Smashville. In fact, one might even go so far as to call it The Gold Standard of Preds podcasts.

Oilers choose violence, Preds disconnect and Top 5 strategy
Jun 11, 2025 – 59:29
Trading for Marco Rossi, Karl Taylor and a Cup Final rematch
Jun 4, 2025 – 01:01:29
Milwaukee, Trotz, Brunette: Changing opinions with Kayla Anderson
May 28, 2025 – 45:55
What's the value of trading away veterans?
May 21, 2025 – 45:47
Playoff takes and locker room culture
May 15, 2025 – 52:27
Preds run it back + the first draft big board
May 7, 2025 – 01:02:57
Messy Process: Is Trotz still undecided on Brunette?
Apr 30, 2025 – 50:36
What the Preds need to learn from rest of the NHL
Apr 23, 2025 – 59:37
First Order of Business: Evaluating Andrew Brunette
Apr 17, 2025 – 01:12:14
Wild night in Nashville offers glimpse of the future
Apr 9, 2025 – 01:11:53
Has Barry Trotz made a decision about Andrew Brunette?
Apr 2, 2025 – 01:03:11
Juuse Saros, Revisionist History and the Draft Lottery
Mar 26, 2025 – 01:02:54
The only thing that matters the rest of the season
Mar 19, 2025 – 01:01:01
Deadline Reaction: What is Barry Trotz plan?
Mar 11, 2025 – 01:01:26
Lessons from Boston + Long term trade options
Mar 6, 2025 – 01:07:17
Josi Injured, Frustrations Mounting
Feb 26, 2025 – 01:02:41
Can USA win the whole thing?
Feb 19, 2025 – 01:03:36
Barry's Future, 4-Nation's, Hal Gill Talks Defense
Feb 13, 2025 – 01:02:00
No answers on ice, anthem wars off it
Feb 13, 2025 – 01:10:40
Defense vs. Goaltending
Jan 29, 2025 – 54:47
Are you not entertained?
Jan 22, 2025 – 01:08:15
Trade deadline rumors begin to swirl
Jan 15, 2025 – 57:18
Adding Injury to Insult + Young Talent Continues to Shine
Jan 8, 2025 – 01:14:29
How to evaluate Barry Trotz
Jan 2, 2025 – 01:05:12
Holiday Mash Up: It's All Your Gold Standard's Fault
Dec 24, 2024 – 58:53
Actual Progress, Blue Line Development, Trade Rumors
Dec 18, 2024 – 01:09:01
Winless in 8 Games: Scratch Them All
Dec 11, 2024 – 01:03:26
Time to Talk About Bruno
Dec 4, 2024 – 01:14:09
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Nov 26, 2024 – 01:06:10
Are the Preds making a big trade?
Nov 20, 2024 – 01:12:03
Have the Preds finally leveled off?
Nov 13, 2024 – 01:01:30
Brunette, Trotz Send a Message
Nov 6, 2024 – 01:01:26
How sustainable is the streak?
Oct 30, 2024 – 01:05:31
Establishing a new standard
Oct 23, 2024 – 01:05:20
Steep Defensive Learning Curve
Oct 16, 2024 – 59:50
Prediction Extravaganza '24
Oct 9, 2024 – 01:20:51
Central Division Preview
Oct 2, 2024 – 01:12:29
"On paper, it's fantasy hockey."
Sep 25, 2024 – 01:02:06
Training Camp and Roster Battles
Sep 18, 2024 – 01:04:44
Welcome, Adam Vingan (and Rookie Camp)
Sep 9, 2024 – 51:12
Contracts, Breakouts and Uniforms
Sep 4, 2024 – 01:03:23
Askarov Trade: Barry Trotz Stays the Course
Aug 28, 2024 – 54:35
Fallout: Yaroslav Askforatrade
Aug 21, 2024 – 58:30
Cody Glass Traded: What Comes Next?
Aug 15, 2024 – 01:01:48
Predicting Preseason Overreactions
Aug 7, 2024 – 54:01
Bally Sports, Luke Evangelista, Salary Cap Issues
Jul 31, 2024 – 01:06:16
Central Division and Future of Bridgestone
Jul 24, 2024 – 01:18:52
Stanley Cup Hype, Power Play, Line Combos
Jul 18, 2024 – 01:03:47
Setting Expectations and Defining Success
Jul 10, 2024 – 01:09:50
Preds Spend Big To Win Now
Jul 3, 2024 – 01:21:04