Nic Hague Acquisition TRANSFORMS Nashville's Blue Line | But at What Cost?

Nashville Predators shake up roster with free agency moves. Is a defensive overhaul the key to their playoff aspirations? Emma Lingan breaks down the Predators' surprising trade of Colton Sissons for Nic Hague and the signing of Nick Perbix. The discussion covers Nashville's evolving blue line strategy, potential impacts on team dynamics, and how these moves align with Barry Trotz's vision. Key topics include the Predators' improved defensive size, Luke Evangelista's contract situation, and the implications for Nashville's center depth. Tune in for expert analysis on how these roster changes could reshape the Predators' path to success in the upcoming NHL season 0:00 Intro: Predators' quiet free agency day5:07 Nick Hague's defensive stats and playoff experience10:17 Predators' center depth concerns after trade13:21 Nick Perbix signing: Right-shot defenseman addition15:53 Analyzing Predators' revamped defensive corps18:57 Luke Evangelista contract situation and RFA updates22:33 Outro: Special guest co-host coming soon 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/LockedOnPredators Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/LO_Predators Emma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/emma_lingan Ann'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 Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! FanDuel Today'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.