That reputation has gradually been shifting since Peter Laviolette took over the helm, and it’s about to reach a boiling point. The Nashville Predators have a plethora of young talent that can simply put the puck in the net.
The Predators are trying to build on a league ranking of 11th in goals last season, scoring 14 more than 2015-16. That total should increase yet again, even with the departures of Colin Wilson and James Neal. The reason is simple for me, and it comes down to having faith in the younger core to keep growing into Laviolette’s system.