The Nashville Predators enter the upcoming NHL season with a focus on key developments as they aim to build on their sixth-place finish last year. With the regular season set to kick off in late September, attention turns to how the team addresses its strengths and weaknesses ahead of the opener. NHL.com has highlighted six critical areas to monitor for the Predators as they prepare for the challenges ahead. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how these factors shape the team’s performance in the new campaign.

The 2026-27 NHL regular season begins Sept 29. Leading up to the season opener, NHL.com is identifying six things to watch for each team. Today, the Nashville Predators. Last season: 38-34-10, sixth ...