The Nashville Predators Defense: The Stats, the Solutions, and a Roman Josi Hot Take

The Nashville Predators didn't make the 2022-2023 postseason, but it wasn't just unfortunate injuries that kept the team from the playoffs. On today's Locked On Predators we take a look at a Predators defense that struggled in front of Juuse Saros last season. We debate how much losing Mattias Ekholm hurt the blue line and whether the additions of Tyson Barrie and Ryan McDonagh are enough to help the defense do their part in a Nashville reset. We break down the area of biggest need for the defense and where we think the Predators could find players to fill the holes. How quickly can Barry Trotz and Andrew Brunette turn things around defensively? Finally, we have a frank discussion about Roman Josi's role moving forward and share a hot take about what the team needs most from the former Norris Trophy winner. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnhl and they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. 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. 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