NASHVILLE -- The Nashville Predators appear to be on an upward trajectory after finishing second in the Central Division last season and with talented prospects in the pipeline.
The Predators expect to take the next step this season and become one of the top teams in the Western Conference.
Here are three questions facing the Predators this season:
Will James Neal have a bigger impact? Neal had 23 goals and 14 assists in 67 games last season. The Predators need him to contribute more offensively to become a Stanley Cup threat.