Predators Official Podcast

The Predators reach the eight-game mark, and the PoP looks back at the week that was. Alex Kerfoot joins the show (8:05) to discuss his new team, going to Harvard and family life in Nashville. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Max Herz share the latest revelations with Preds players and other fun tidbits on this week's episode. 

New Preds defenseman Jayden Struble joins the show (14:50) to discuss being traded from Montreal, his love of music and a great story from his Little League World Series experience. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Max Herz talk Nashville's last three games, Vitali Pinchuk's NHL debut, Adam Edstrom's birthday and Matt Murray's Big E Awesome Person of the Week accolade.

The 2026-27 season is officially underway, and the Preds have three points in three games. Brooks Bratten and Max Herz discuss the first week of the new campaign, as well as Steven Stamkos reaching new milestones and Jack Drury joining the leadership team. Plus, defenseman William Trudeau joins the show (10:00) from his hometown of Montreal following his NHL debut.

The 2026-27 NHL season is here, and the PoP is ready to go. Preds President of Hockey Operations/General Manager Chris MacFarland joins the show (12:30) ahead of Opening Night to discuss his vision for the team now and in the future. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Max Herz talk Nashville's Opening Night roster decisions, Barry Trotz joining the Golden Hall and plenty more.

The Preds are back - and so is the PoP. Brooks Bratten and Max Herz return for a new season of the Preds Official Podcast as training camp and the preseason continue in Nashville. Hear from Preds players as the show talks Matthew Wood's two-goal game, highlights from training camp and looks back at Brent Peterson's Celebration of Life at Bridgestone Arena.

Join us for a special episode of the Predators Official Podcast as we remember our friend, Brent Peterson. Brooks Bratten and Max Herz look back at the life and legacy of a Preds legend and share some stories about ‘Petey’ following his passing after courageously battling Parkinson’s Disease for 23 years. This episode is dedicated to Brent’s friends, family and all who loved him.

New Predators centerman Jack Drury joins Brooks Bratten and Max Herz for a special interview edition of the Preds Official Podcast. Drury discusses his new role with Nashville, his experience growing up in a hockey family and the moment he told his family he'd been traded to the Preds.

The busiest two weeks of the offseason continue, and the Preds Official Podcast has you covered. Brooks Bratten and Max Herz recap the 2026 NHL Draft and discuss all of Nashville's moves over the past few weeks with President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Chris MacFarland at the helm. Plus, Nashville's 31st overall pick in last weekend's Draft, defenseman Tommy Bleyl, joins the show for his first PoP interview.

The busiest two weeks of the NHL offseason have arrived - and they began with a sweet surprise. The PoP is back to talk Preds legend Pekka Rinne receiving the call to the Hockey Hall of Fame, as well as some new additions to the Nashville front office. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Max Herz preview the 2026 NHL Draft and what's to come in the days ahead.

The Predators have hired Chris MacFarland as President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, and the Preds Official Podcast is back to break it all down. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss MacFarland's introductory press conference and what his addition means for the Predators franchise. All that and more offseason fun on a special episode of the PoP!

The 2025-26 Nashville Predators season has come to a close, and the Preds Official Podcast is here to review it all. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss the final interviews from Preds players, Head Coach Andrew Brunette and General Manager Barry Trotz. Plus, the show looks back on the top moments from the campaign and looks ahead to what's next this offseason.

The final four games of the regular season have arrived, and the playoff race is tighter than ever. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer break down the team's success in California and look ahead to what's next for the Predators. Plus, the podcast discusses a new era for Preds broadcasting, celebrates Ozzy Wiesblatt and answers your fan questions.

The final roadtrip of the season has arrived - and the Preds Official Podcast is ready for the playoff push. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss postseason chances for the Preds, plus goaltender Justus Annunen joins the show to talk stopping pucks, nicknames and Juuse Saros.

The nostalgia continues this week on the show as former Preds Captain Mike Fisher stops by to discuss his upcoming bobblehead night and life in retirement. Plus, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer talk Filip Forsberg's dominance, Fedor Svechkov's new deal and Nashville's five-game win streak.

Joey's back! One of the greatest fan favorites in Preds franchise history, Ryan Johansen, stops by the show this week to talk life after hockey and his affection for the fans in Smashville. Plus, Brooks, Max and Kara look back at Nashville's road trip, talk players officiating and say goodbye to a beloved member of the Preds family.

Predators winger Zach L'Heureux joins the podcast to talk family, hockey and his favorite nicknames. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer look back on Ryan Ufko's first NHL goal and a huge Nashville win over Seattle. Plus, Nic and Ally Hague receive this week's Big E.

With the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline in the rearview, the PoP drops a special edition to recap the team's transactions including deals involving Cole Smith, Michael McCarron, Nick Blankenburg and Michael Bunting. Plus, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss Barry Trotz's post-deadline press conference, the impacts of the call-ups from Milwaukee and what's to come in the final 20 games of the season.

Preds center Ryan O'Reilly, and his partner in music Kelly James - also known as children's music duo Mac N Cheeze - join the show for a very special episode of the Preds Official Podcast. Plus, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer recap the Olympic Winter Games, look ahead to the resumption of the NHL season and preview the upcoming Moms Trip for the Preds.

Preds center Michael McCarron and Predators Medical Director and Team Physician Dr. Lance LeClere join the show to discuss the player/physician relationship at the NHL level and what it takes to stay healthy. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Max Herz discuss the Olympic Winter Games as the rest of the Preds return to Nashville with the resumption of the season on the horizon.

Max Herz and Kara Hammer look back at some of the top Olympic interviews from the Preds earlier this season - including Juuse Saros, Erik Haula and Kevin Morley - to highlight the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.