I’m not going to get too optimistic or too overly-critical about where the Predators sit right now. If anything, they’re performing right on par with where the vast majority probably expected them to be. But is there any reason to be disappointed or concerned right now?
The Predators are right in the thick of the early race in a stacked Central Division. The expected top competition of St.Louis and Colorado are the biggest obstacles. Sitting at 18 points, the Predators are tied with Colorado and trailing the defending Stanley Cup champions who have 21 points.
There’s never been a real concern that the Predators wouldn’t at the very least finish in the top three in the division and get an automatic playoff berth.