Nashville Predators

Thanks for the article from Laura Ryan

I really don't know what to think about this seasons Nashville Predators hockey team. You know, I keep thinking that on paper, at least, this team can't be as good. I mean they got rid of so many noteworthy players like Dan Hamhuis, Jason Arnott, Dan Ellis and Denis Grebeshkov, among others. On the other hand, isn't it time that we all stop doubting the genius that is GM (General Manager) David Poile and head coach Barry Trotz? Seriously, there is no management group in the NHL that drafts and develops talent better than those two guys. Somehow, someway the Predators will challenge for a playoff spot this season. Now, I'm not going to actually put money down on that, but it definitely wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

The team will probably rely on aging veteran Center, Steve Sullivan to provide both scoring and some play making for the team as well as trusty Left Winger Jean-Pierre Dumont and 24 year old phenom Cal O'Reilly to provide scoring for the Predators. Goalie Pekka Rinne should provide stability on the back end going into his 5th season with the team. I'm definitely going to check out what tricks Poile and Trotz will be able to pull out on directv specials (it doesn't hurt that I just got a brand new High Definition TV to watch all the action on too.)