Nashville Predators center Yakov Trenin (13) is congratulated by center Luke Kunin (11) defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) and center Colton Sissons (10) after his second period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in game five of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Sometimes it’s better late than never, and that’s how I feel about the Nashville Predators this offseason as they come off another disappointing first-round postseason departure.
The Predators and GM David Poile pushed forward without making any significant changes when the trade deadline came, and instead wanted to roll the dice in the playoffs.