I don’t know about you, but I thought this season was it.
It seemed like all the stars aligned for the Predators to return to the Stanley Cup Final one year removed from being eliminated in 6 games against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Think about it.
The offseason acquisition of Nick Bonino was the first needed piece. Although Bonino would remain injured into the beginning of the season, it’s hard to ignore his worth in a playoff series. Versatile veteran 3rd liner with Cup experience? Check.
The pieces seemed to be falling into place into the fall.