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Nashville Predators: Forgotten Unsung Heroes of the Past

By Chad Minton

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 17: David Legwand #11 and Joel Ward #29 of the Nashville Predators congratulate teammate Martin Erat #10, center, on scoring a goal against the Anaheim Ducks in Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena on April 17, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 17: David Legwand #11 and Joel Ward #29 of the Nashville Predators congratulate teammate Martin Erat #10, center, on scoring a goal against the Anaheim Ducks in Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena on April 17, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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Scott Walker

It’s a crime if you don’t remember how important Scott Walker was to the early years of the Nashville Predators franchise. He didn’t have much talent around him, but he made the most of it.

In 2003-2004, the Predators made their first trip to the playoffs to face the Detroit Red Wings. Walker put up 67 points that season on over 20 minutes of ice time per game.

The Predators wouldn’t have to wait any longer to make their first trip to the playoffs with Walker  leading the way. And yet fans regularly forget about his importance to the franchise getting out of mediocrity.

Walker was at the prime of his career while being with the Predators as he posted 11 game-winning goals. He never really got any national kudos, but diehard Predators fans will always remember one of the early leaders of this franchise.

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