If there was one criticism of last year’s Predators squad, it’s that there wasn’t a whole lot or scoring beyond the JOFA line. After the top line, the next four forwards in even strength ice time were James Neal, Mike Ribeiro, Calle Jarnkrok and Colin Wilson; together that foursome tallied just 132 points on the season. The lack of scoring with JOFA on the bench was addressed in October with the acquisition of Kyle Turris. His responsible two-way play gave way to the revitalization of Craig Smith and emergence of Kevin Fiala.
Creating a Monster: Why Kevin Fiala is Fundamental to Nashville’s Success
