Nashville Predators: Mount Rushmore of Predators Players

Fourth All Time

First up is former Predator right-winger, Steve Sullivan. Sullivan joined the Nashville Predators before the 2005-2006 season, after spending the previous 11 seasons between the New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Chicago Blackhawks. In just five short seasons, Sullivan established himself as a Predator great through scrappy and speedy offensive play.

Sullivan played 317 games in Nashville, and tallied 100 goals and 163 assists during that time. His 100 goals are 7th all time in franchise history. The 163 assists are 8th best. Sullivan finished his Predator career with 263 points, a number that is 6th best in franchise history. He also sits top five in the franchise record books in power play goals, short-handed goals, and goals created. His +34 is 7th best all time. Sullivan is tied for most hat tricks in franchise history as well, with four.

Although Sullivan only played one full 82 game season for the Predators, due to injury, he still managed to record two 60+ point seasons, and one 50+ point year. At 5 foot 9 inches, 165 pounds, Sullivan was never an enforcer. His style of play did not match his size though, as he fought for pucks on the boards, and would put his body in the line of fire, in order to help the team. His speed and agility with the puck made him a nightmare to defend. Sullivan’s skilled hands and quick shot produced strong offense for the Predators.

It was a shame when he signed with Pittsburgh in 2011, however he will not be forgotten. Sullivan’s play in Nashville earned him a spot on the Predators Mount Rushmore.