NHL Preview 2011-2012: 5 Bold Predictions for the Nashville Predators
Posted 10/07/2011 - 16:53 by HockeyPolls
The 2011-2012 NHL season begins tonight for the new-look Nashville Predators.
The Preds look to carry over momentum from their first second-round playoff appearance in franchise history last season. Following a hard-fought series loss to the Vancouver Canucks, the Preds went to work in the offseason in hopes of improving their prospects for a deep run in the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The good news? Nashville kept its core intact for at least one more season by inking captain Shea Weber to a one-year, arbitration-awarded $7.5 million contract.
The bad news? Replacing the offensive output of departures Joel Ward, Steve Sullivan, and J.P. Dumont.
Players leaving are nothing new for general manager David Poile and the Predators' front office. This is an organization known for getting the most value out of each of its players year after year.
What to expect this season? A new calendar brings about a fresh start, promising young talent, new uniforms, and these 5 expectations for the Nashville Predators...
