Nashville Predators Offseason Grades: Free Agency, Draft, Trades

Luke Kunin #11 of the Nashville Predators is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period in Game Four of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on May 23, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
Luke Kunin #11 of the Nashville Predators is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period in Game Four of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on May 23, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
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As many predicted, the Nashville Predators have gone through an enormous amount of changes this offseason as we trek through the dog days of summer.

The height of free agency is behind us, as well as the Expansion Draft and the 2021 Entry Draft. The Predators have no doubt taken on the look of a rebuilding team with many young players looking to take the next step in their development.

The Predators have lost a lot of core veterans this offseason which will give this team a fresh, new look in 2021-22. It’s keeping expectations low, but also giving hope that they can start building towards the future again. Something they’ve pushed off for far too long.

They might be predicted to most likely miss the postseason in 2021-22, but let’s hand out some offseason grades for how the Predators and their front office have managed the offseason so far.