May 8, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Erik Haula (56) scores an empty net goal during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
After the Nashville Predators fell to the Arizona Coyotes in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers in the 2019-2020 season, GM David Poile told fans that the team would prioritize the youth movement last offseason.
All of the fans were pumped. It turned out we got a glimpse of the youngsters in the 2020-21 season, but that was primarily due to injuries necessitating their presence.