Did Blueliners Mattias Ekholm and Dante Fabbro Live Up to Expectations For the Nashville Predators This Season?

Locked On Predators - Daily Podcast On The Nashville Predators - A podcast by Ann Kimmel, Locked On Podcast Network, Nick Morgan

On today's episode, we continue our look back at the 2021-2022 Preds season and evaluate two important pieces of the Predators defensive corps - Mattias Ekholm and Dante Fabbro. Nick and Ann break down this season's performance of Ekholm - usually a steady presence at the blue line. But what caused Ekky to struggle with inconsistent play at times this season? We debate how much of his "off" games were due to other players' performances and whether there is any credibility to the argument that even a veteran like Ekholm could be affected by the previous two tumultuous NHL seasons. We then take a look at Dante Fabbro whose performance has been somewhat divisive among the Smashville fan base. Did a stronger season get overshadowed by injury and unrealistic expectations for the young player? We debate whether Fabbro can live up to the expectations that come with being a first round draft pick. Finally, Nick and I share what we can expect from these two defensemen looking ahead and give our final grades for the season. BetOnline Today's Episode is brought to you by BetOnline. BetOnline has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Sponsor Show Notes Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Athletic Greens Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices