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Nashville Predators: An Overview of the 2017 Entry Draft

By Jake Evans

June 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Eeli Tolvanen poses for photos after being selected as the number thirty overall pick to the Nashville Predators in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
June 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Eeli Tolvanen poses for photos after being selected as the number thirty overall pick to the Nashville Predators in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
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How did the Predators do overall?

General Manager. Nashville Predators. DAVID POILE. A-.

Overall, the Predators drafted well this year. GM David Poile proved once again that he is a master of finding young talent. Poile replaced any void left by the departure of James Neal, and any others that might be lost to free agency.

The Predators covered all aspects with the selection of two forwards, two defenseman, and a goalie. They added sharp shooting forwards in Tolvanen, Mismash, and Koltygin. They skate well, pass well, and play hard-nosed defense. Farrance and Paquette are strong, smooth skaters, who play physical, reliable defense, and see the ice well. Vomacka is a big, solid goaltender who has all the necessary tools to be an NHL star.

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Predator fans should be happy with the draft picks, and the state of the franchise at the moment. The players are young and talented, the coach is a winner, and the GM is among the best in the league.

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