A Kerfoot Kerfuffle

Smashville's favorite son is headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Legendary Preds goaltender Pekka Rinne joins the Preds Official Podcast for a special episode to look back on his career, discuss his Hall of Fame induction and thank Predators fans. Rinne has never given an interview quite like this - and it's right here on the PoP.

Ahead of Pekka Rinne’s induction to the Hockey Hall of Fame, hear from the man who knows him better than most. Preds Goaltending Coach Ben Vanderklok joins the Preds Official Podcast (9:06) to talk Rinne’s career and what made him such a great netminder - and an even better person. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Max Herz talk Shane Wright’s arrival to Nashville, the debut of the Hometown Remix jerseys and much more. 

The 2026 Preds Golden Hall Induction ceremony has arrived, and Barry Trotz is set to go in as the sole member of the Class of 2026. Nashville's former head coach and general manager joins the show (8:30) to reflect on his time in Smashville and thank Preds fans. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Max Herz look back at the week that was and share fun tidbits from around the organization.

The Predators reach the eight-game mark, and the PoP looks back at the week that was. Alex Kerfoot joins the show (8:05) to discuss his new team, going to Harvard and family life in Nashville. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Max Herz share the latest revelations with Preds players and other fun tidbits on this week's episode. 

New Preds defenseman Jayden Struble joins the show (14:50) to discuss being traded from Montreal, his love of music and a great story from his Little League World Series experience. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Max Herz talk Nashville's last three games, Vitali Pinchuk's NHL debut, Adam Edstrom's birthday and Matt Murray's Big E Awesome Person of the Week accolade.

The 2026-27 season is officially underway, and the Preds have three points in three games. Brooks Bratten and Max Herz discuss the first week of the new campaign, as well as Steven Stamkos reaching new milestones and Jack Drury joining the leadership team. Plus, defenseman William Trudeau joins the show (10:00) from his hometown of Montreal following his NHL debut.

The 2026-27 NHL season is here, and the PoP is ready to go. Preds President of Hockey Operations/General Manager Chris MacFarland joins the show (12:30) ahead of Opening Night to discuss his vision for the team now and in the future. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Max Herz talk Nashville's Opening Night roster decisions, Barry Trotz joining the Golden Hall and plenty more.

The Preds are back - and so is the PoP. Brooks Bratten and Max Herz return for a new season of the Preds Official Podcast as training camp and the preseason continue in Nashville. Hear from Preds players as the show talks Matthew Wood's two-goal game, highlights from training camp and looks back at Brent Peterson's Celebration of Life at Bridgestone Arena.

Join us for a special episode of the Predators Official Podcast as we remember our friend, Brent Peterson. Brooks Bratten and Max Herz look back at the life and legacy of a Preds legend and share some stories about ‘Petey’ following his passing after courageously battling Parkinson’s Disease for 23 years. This episode is dedicated to Brent’s friends, family and all who loved him.

New Predators centerman Jack Drury joins Brooks Bratten and Max Herz for a special interview edition of the Preds Official Podcast. Drury discusses his new role with Nashville, his experience growing up in a hockey family and the moment he told his family he'd been traded to the Preds.