Nashville Predators: Five bold predictions for the 2017 Predators

The calendar has filled to September. Players report soon. And hope breeds eternal. What is possible for the Nashville Predators in 2017?

Finally. After two and a half months, September arrives. Prospects hoping to make the Nashville Predators report to camp next week. Veterans the week after.

After all the success of last season and the roster moves since, talk surrounding the Predators focuses on how good they can – or will – be. Pundits suggest the team to be the next dynasty. Many are picking the team to contend for the Western Conference. Still, others suggest the Predators will be the last seed in the conference playoffs.

What do I think? Well, I tend to be in the middle of those topics. They will not be the lowest seed, but not the top seed either. And that is okay. However, looking at the team’s roster, the potential for big things is apparent.

Here are five bold predictions for the Nashville Predators in 2017-18.