Does Nashville Predators Head Coach John Hynes Have a Shorter Leash for Skill Players?

The Nashville Predators take on the Edmonton Oilers tonight in the first game of a five game road trip out west. The Oilers have had Nashville's number over the last few seasons, so what do the Predators need to do to turn around their rough October and find success against Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid? We preview tonight's matchup. Nick and Ann delve into a heated discussion about head coach John Hynes and lineup decisions we've seen so far this season. While it isn't time to panic quite yet, we discuss whether Hynes would be willing to pivot on some line decisions if the Predators can't turn around their play in the month of November. We debate the logic behind what appears to be a longer leash and more grace for players with a certain style of play as compared to more skilled forwards like Cody Glass and Eeli Tolvanen. While the fourth line of Cole Smith, Michael McCarron, and Zach Sanford has performed well, we question what it would take to substitute a different line identity in their place. It's a frank discussion on today's Locked On Predators. 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! 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 “LOCKEDON15,” 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! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnNHL to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices