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 day
5:07 Nick Hague’s defensive stats and playoff experience
10:17 Predators’ center depth concerns after trade
13:21 Nick Perbix signing: Right-shot defenseman addition
15:53 Analyzing Predators’ revamped defensive corps
18:57 Luke Evangelista contract situation and RFA updates
22:33 Outro: Special guest co-host coming soon
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9 Comments
This one hurt (losing Sissons), maybe more than it should have. I won’t pretend to be an expert by any means because I’ve only been a hockey fan for a few years and following the Preds that whole time. To see this Sissons trade go down the way it did just blew my mind. Not only our versatile Mr. Potato Head of the team but someone so active in the Preds Foundation and community and to be traded away as a 2 for 1 like he is just sloppy scraps by a team he had dedicated so much time and energy to just seems so sorted and dirty to me. Apparently I was stupid and naive to think we would at least have him for one more season to finish out his contract. Make it make sense to me ladies! Please assure me this is a good thing for both Sissons and for the Preds.
Ty for reporting, Emma. At least this trade makes some logical sense when I try to understand what Barry is doing. I will not pretend I understand most of it. Nick is younger, he got the size, he will bolster our D which when finishing last season looked like a swiss cheese. I am a bit worried about Nic’s speed, though. Allright, never wrong with a defensive D, hope Nic likes it in Nashville
The addition of both Hague and Perbix I feel are smart. Somthing that was a bit concerning was the change of scenery for Stamkos and Marshesault and bringing in a couple of former teammates might just help them get more comfortable and create better play on the ice.
I bet Svechkov pops off. Not that that will be enough to save the team on its own, but it will make our c depth look a little less shallow than were expecting
Throwback to when emma was talking about the perception of "bottom 6" players staying in "bottom 6" roles. We didn't utilize sissons, we don't utilize Smith.. etc. I hope he does well, he deserves it.
Ty for reporting, Emma. At least this trade makes some logical sense when I try to understand what Barry is doing. I will not pretend I understand most of it. Nick is younger, he got the size, he will bolster our D which when finishing last season looked like a swiss cheese.
It sure is a shame about Scissons. I thought he’d be a Preds lifer. I honestly think Trotz might be freeing up some space for these young boys coming up. I’m excited to see what we get into next season!
Blues fan here. I do not mean to pile on top of a disappointing season but I struggle with understanding what happened. I mean on paper there is some real talent. A little on the older side but still should’ve produced better than they did. I can tell you Oreilly was the heart and soul in Stl and I’d assume he is here too. I dreaded facing this team two and three seasons ago. Is it chemistry with having new players? Effort? I find that hard to believe but don’t know. Anyway hope things go better this year but not too much better as I need my Blues to go deep this year. One thing you’ve got going. Emma has to be the most hockey smart and attractive host for any team. Build on that for next season!
BARRY Trotz always stuck in time. Retire BARRY