Nashville Predators: Three Big Storylines as Training Camp Approaches

Nashville Predators head coach John Hynes talks with referee Chris Lee (28) after a goal was overturned during the second period against the Boston Bruins at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Nashville Predators head coach John Hynes talks with referee Chris Lee (28) after a goal was overturned during the second period against the Boston Bruins at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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It’s hard to believe that training camp for the NHL season is less than a week away for the new-look Nashville Predators.

There hasn’t been this much uncertainty surrounding the Nashville Predators heading into a training camp in quite a while. This is what happens when you fall short of expectations for three consecutive seasons.

Training camp will officially open for the Predators on January 3. The seven unfortunate teams who didn’t go to the Stanley Cup Qualifiers will start on New Year’s Eve as they’ve been out of organized hockey for over nine months.

The Predators are a team in flux that has a lot to figure out, with not much time do it. Head Coach John Hynes is heading into his first full season as the franchise’s third head coach in its 22-year history.

With plenty to watch for heading into training camp, I’ve narrowed it down to three big things that’s going to be on everyone’s radars.