The Nashville Predators enter the 2016-2017 regular season with highest expectations since the Paul Kariya led 2006-2007 team. They could finally win the central division. What is most likely to hinder their chances at the division title? Injuries…Injuries…Injuries
The Nashville Predators were rather fortunate last season with the injury-bug. Beyond minor injuries to Mike Fisher and Colin Wilson, who missed 12 and 17 games respectively, the core of the team enjoyed a healthy season. Of course, Gabby Bourque missed the majority of the season but his spot was filled rather easily.
Looking back at the 2014-2015 season, Pekka Rinne missing 20 or so games was the only glaring injury the team faced during the regular season.