Podcast: Why the Predators Should Spend Big This Summer

The Hockey News' Emma Lingan talks Nashville Predators with Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall of 440 Sports on The Gold Standard podcast.

First, we check in on the Stanley Cup Final; Connor McDavid has kept the Edmonton Oilers alive against the Florida Panthers, and he's chasing history in the process. Is the Conn Smythe his to lose?

Now, on to the Predators...

Nashville might be chasing a big-name forward, but is general manager Barry Trotz willing to pay big money? Maybe he should be, especially if that big-name forward is Partrik Laine – and if the Columbus Blue Jackets are willing to retain part of his $8.7 million salary.

Once again, the conversation comes back to Juuse Saros; whether Trotz decides to extend or trade him will go a long way in determining the Predators' roster strategy as it relates to their window for Stanley Cup contention.

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