The Hockey News' Emma Lingan talks Nashville Predators with Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall of 440 Sports on The Gold Standard podcast.

The Hockey News' Emma Lingan talks Nashville Predators with Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall of 440 Sports on The Gold Standard podcast.

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What a difference a week makes! 

First, the Predators selected eight players at the 2024 NHL Draft Friday and Saturday in Las Vegas. Then, they signed Juuse Saros to a massive contract extension. Then, general manager Barry Trotz handed out huge contracts to free-agent forwards Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault and defenseman Brady Skjei. He also brought in backup goaltender Scott Wedgewood and re-signed defenseman Alexandre Carrier.

The Predators were big spenders; now, can they be contenders? Emma, Michael and Braden discuss expectations for the team, what the forward lines and defensive pairings will look like next season and whether Trotz's "all-in" approach was the right strategy.

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