Grading Nashville Predators Players Matt Duchene and Mark Jankowski: Pass or Fail?

Matt Duchene wasn't able to repeat his career season this year even before his gruesome finger injury, and on today's Locked On Predators we take a closer look at Duchene's performance in 2022-2023 to see what may have changed. We share our "one word" to describe his year, break down his stats, and share the one BIG expectation Duchene has not met in his tenure in Nashville. Forward Mark Jankowski played 50 games for the Nashville Predators this season, and we also grade his NHL performance. In what area does Jankowski deserve extra credit? With a one year deal in place for next season, we'll tell you what decisions by management and coaches could improve Jankowski's season in 2023-2024. Plus - we talk jersey curses. Who is to blame for the Toronto Maple Leafs two losses so far in the second round and why do we believe in these things? FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Make Every Moment More. Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.   Network Initiatives Add Network Initiatives...   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. 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. Athletic Greens To make it easy, 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 FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices