Now that the Nashville Predators have seen the mountain top, they want to conquer it. There’s five teams in particular that will pose a major challenge.
If you’re thinking last season was a monumental task for the Nashville Predators to reach unexpected heights, prepare yourself for what’s in store for the upcoming season.
The Predators aren’t going anywhere with the offseason they’re having. Their odds to remain a top contender is high thanks to their offseason moves. With that said, the Western Conference remains stacked, with an emphasis on the Central Division.
After reaching the mountain top, we as fans want to focus on winning the division and getting a top seed. That’s all great, but it will be a grind to survive the regular season. The division the Predators reside in has gotten better as well. Even with an immensely talented roster, the Predators have difficult road ahead next season.
Let’s take a look at the top five teams standing in the way of the Predators repeating as Western Conference champs.