Trotz's DESPERATE Attempts to Fix Nashville: Are Predators DOOMED to Mediocrity?

Barry Trotz's GM tenure with the Nashville Predators under scrutiny. Is the team's future bright or bleak? Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan dissect Trotz's offseason moves, roster construction, and long-term vision for the Predators. The hosts analyze the impact of last season's 18-game point streak on team decisions and debate whether it led Trotz astray from the original rebuild plan. Key discussions include the emergence of Brady Martin as a potential cornerstone, the signings of veterans like Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, and the delicate balance between immediate competitiveness and future success. Tune in for an in-depth look at the Predators' current state and what lies ahead for the franchise under Trotz's leadership. 0:00 Intro: Barry Trotz and the Predators' future3:08 Is Trotz done making offseason moves?9:14 Balancing now vs future for Predators15:31 Shifting away from current core players20:58 Uncertainty around next season's performance22:19 Trotz's biggest mistake as GM so far27:00 The 18-game point streak mirage28:32 Trotz's boldest move: high-profile signings31:27 Outro and where to find the hosts 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! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. 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. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 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.