Predators' Chemistry at RISK as Evangelista Contract Saga Drags On

Nashville Predators face contract drama as Luke Evangelista remains unsigned on eve of training camp. Is a holdout looming for the promising young forward? Hosts Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan break down the Evangelista situation, analyzing his impressive late-season performance and potential impact on negotiations. The discussion covers Barry Trotz's perspective, worst-case scenarios for camp, and how this could affect team chemistry. Key topics include Evangelista's stats when playing top-six minutes, Trotz's cautious approach after past projection misses, and the changing NHL market for young talent. Don't miss this in-depth look at the Predators' contract conundrum and its implications for the upcoming season. Will Evangelista sign in time, or could a shocking trade be on the horizon?  0:00 Nashville Predators training camp preview3:52 Addressing tragic news about Wiesblatt family8:09 Luke Evangelista contract negotiations stalling12:05 Barry Trotz's comments on signing Evangelista16:08 Evangelista's unique role and leverage21:21 Evangelista's past performance and potential24:15 Barry Trotz's perspective on contract talks30:46 Worst case scenario: Evangelista missing camp35:02 Wrapping up and looking ahead to mailbag  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! IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 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.