We're 20 games through the season, and that is long enough to start seeing the patterns and capabilities with each NHL team. We're seeing some teams sink to the bottom, some teams fighting through injuries, some teams performing very well, and some teams that were supposed to tank but didn't get the memo. (Looking at you, Arizona)
The Nashville Predators, version 2015-16, are a flawed team. They have decent depth on the wings, they have an outstanding corps of defensemen, a great starting goaltender, and a coach that's very well respected. That's all reality, and those are the positives.