With half of the season in the books, Ann and Shaun take a look at some key topics for the Nashville Predators. They start with why the teams seems to find success only to see it slip away. Then they take a look at what has gone RIGHT for the Predators recently. They also take a DEEP dive into why Preds fans should be hopeful for the near future be examining a recent article fro Eric D. And, of course, they close with the PBR Awards.

Ann and Shaun take a look at the major issues impacting the Nashville Predators through the lens of the ugly, the bad, and the good.

The Ugly - Slewfoots and young forwards finding their way out of Nashville.

The Bad - The goal for the season now that the playoffs are just a glimmer and how some recent movements are impacting the team.

The Good - The emergence of the new first line, one veteran returning to form, and solid play from Justus Annunen.

PBR Awards - SPECIAL GUEST JUDGE!

Ann and Shaun want to de-sensationalize the current state of Nashville Predators coverage. Yes, results have been bad, but things are getting a little too dramatic and causing a lot of outrage amongst fans. In this episode the duo:

-Break down the Captaincy of Roman Josi

-Take an honest look at Andrew Brunette's FULL comments regarding "scratching everybody"

-Investigate Jonathan Marchessault's FULL comments about revolving line mates

-Take a look at what Barry Trotz said about firing Andrew Brunette

-PBR Awards

On this episode of Penalty Box Radio, Ann and Shaun try a slightly different format. With only one hour each week, it seems silly to go over game by game results. Instead, the duo choose to focus on hot topics and trends over the previous span of games.

In the second segment, Reid Schaefer of the Milwaukee Admirals joins the show to discuss his hockey path to where he is now, gives some amazing insight to playoff experiences at the Junior Hockey level (for CHL and World Juniors) as well as the AHL level. He also answers some quick and fun questions to close the segment.

The third segment finds the duo back on the hot topics and trends and features an inspired musical performance by Ann (and producer C-Nute, even though you can't see him...I could).

Final segment featured a solid rant by Ann about Yaroslav Askarov and the value of Juuse Saros. Prepare to be scolded! And then, they get the PBR Awards in.

If you like the new format, please let us know. If you are listening from Finland, please let us know as well!

Shaun Smith and Ann Kimmel of Penalty Box Radio take a closer look at the shocking 1-5 start by a NASHVILLE PREDATORS roster that entered the regular season with high expectations. We discuss our biggest early disappointment, what has brought instant success on special teams - and it ISN'T Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault on the power play - and how Juuse Saros is faring as a top goaltender who is known for being a slow starter.

In Part 2 of this episode, Ann continues to talk about Marc Del Gaizo, but decides to stop (for now) so the duo can discuss Power Play improvements and continued Penalty Kill dominance. Of course, the show ends with the PBR Awards. This week, a PBR Awards FIRST! What is it? You'll have to listen til the end to find out!

Ann and Shaun are back after an off week. They start off quickly with an evaluation of how the Nashville Predators responded to Barry Trotz's threats. Shaun also goes off on a rant about...well, a lot of things: promises broken, second line centers, doing just enough to stay in good graces with the GM and fans, and probably some other things. The duo discusses Dante Fabbro's waiver and Ann talks (all day?) about Marc Del Gaizo. Del Gaizo talk continues in Part 2.

Ann and Shaun preview the Nashville Predators' upcoming slate of games and give out the coveted PBR Awards!