Nashville Predators: Top 5 Differences from Last Season

#5. Broadcast Team

One of the most notable differences from last season to this one is the change in the broadcast booth. While this will have virtually no impact on how well the Nashville Predators perform, it still is a significant difference and deserves attention. The television and radio broadcasts will both experience changes to start the 2017-18 season. These changes were announced a few weeks ago, and are pretty interesting.

First off, the biggest difference to the broadcast will be on television. Stu Grimson will not be returning as the color analyst. Taking his spot alongside Willy Daunic will be former Predators’ goalie, Chris Mason. Prior to taking this role, Mason worked as the color analyst part-time on the radio broadcast. Also changing to the television broadcast will be the rink-side reporter. New-comer Kara Hammer will take over this position for home games. But Lyndsay Rowley will still cover that job for all away games. During home games, Rowley is expected to host a pre- and post-game show with Predators’ former color analyst, Terry Crisp.

There is also a change to the radio broadcast, a new color analyst has taken the job. Former analyst, Brent Peterson has stepped down from the position. He will not be leaving the broadcast team completely, though. Peterson will remain a part of the pre- and post-game shows. Taking his spot in the booth will be former Predators’ defenseman Hal Gill. This will be Gill’s professional debut as an NHL color analyst.