Nashville Predators Finding True Center

Mar 17, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) looks on during the third period against the New York Islanders at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) looks on during the third period against the New York Islanders at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 22, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Vladislav Kamenev (50) skates with the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning center Valtteri Filppula (51) chases during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nashville Predators left wing Vladislav Kamenev (50) skates with the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning center Valtteri Filppula (51) chases. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Prospect Pool

Vladislav Kamenev, the 19-year-old who was selected by Nashville 42nd overall in the 2014 draft looks like he will have the opportunity to battle for a roster spot during this year’s training camp. Kamenev marked 37 points in 57 games in his first season with the Milwaukee Admirals last year and was voted to the AHL All-Star game.

The Russian center has size at 6’2, 205 lbs., and plays a physical game on the boards and in the crease with good hands and high skill. Scouts have likened him to Dallas’s Valeri Nichushkin and Nashville’s own Mike Fisher.

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