There has been a change in philosophy with the Nashville Predators this year. After making it the to Stanley Cup Final for the first time in team history last season, expectations changed from being competitive to contending for the Cup. This change started with the excitement surrounding the teams’ run last year, reverberating through Smashville now.
Such a change can generate great pressure, producing stress and confusion. After recent transactions completed by the Predators, fans are left only to hope the moves fulfill the team’s goal. They could be the right moves, or maybe they are reactionary to the current status of the Western conference.