NHL.com and The Athletic clash over Predators' draft predictions: Who will Nashville gamble on?

Nashville Predators' 2025 NHL Draft strategy takes center stage. Will the 5th overall pick reshape their future? Hosts Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan analyze mock drafts from NHL.com and The Athletic, focusing on potential Predators selections. They debate the merits of prospects like Roger McQueen and James Hagens, while discussing the surprising projections for Porter Martone. The uncertainty in the top ten provides plenty of drama as the NHL draft looms. The duo also plays a game of "Takes from a Hat" that includes advice for aspiring sports media professionals and speculation as to which Predators player might attend Bonnaroo. Tune in for expert insights on Nashville's draft options and entertaining discussions on this Fun Friday episode! 0:00 Intro: Mock draft season for NHL 20255:03 Analyzing NHL.com's mock draft predictions9:03 The Athletic's mock draft breakdown14:23 James Higgins: Skill vs size debate19:44 Nashville's potential draft strategy23:40 Fun Friday: Takes from a hat game25:47 Advice for aspiring sports media professionals30:24 Which Predator might attend Bonnaroo festival?34:54 Closing remarks and contact information Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Social Media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonpredators/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LockedOnPredatorsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/LO_PredatorsEmma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/emma_linganAnn's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnK_MamaOnIce Join our Locked On Predators Insider Program!https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpredators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Wonderful PistachiosGet snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.