NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 19: Roman Josi #59 and Ryan Ellis #4 of the Nashville Predators prepare for a face-off against the Florida Panthers at Bridgestone Arena on October 19, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)
Of the numerous problems facing the Nashville Predators this season, the defense has been by far one of the biggest that’s held them back.
Whenever hockey resumes, whether it’s this season or next, the defense for the Nashville Predators has to be addressed by GM David Poile.
Can management shore up the defensive core for next season with free agents, AHL call-ups, or a combination of the two?