Nashville Predators: Top Players Ready for a Breakout Season in 2021-22
By Chad Minton
Rem Pitlick
2020-21 Stats: 10 games, 2 assists, 4 PIM, 11 shots on goal, 11:18 ATOI, 8 hits
It was a modest amount of NHL experience for Rem Pitlick last season despite the full on commitment to the “youth movement”
Once again entering 2021-22, Pitlick will be looking to get full-time NHL playing time for the Predators. He’s another player that can hopefully bring an extra offensive scoring punch to a lineup that in general lacks it.
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A breakout season for Pitlick would be him getting into the lineup early on and playing well enough to stay there. There’s a lot of roster competition for spots in the bottom six, and Pitlick will be a player that should be watched closely in training camp that can gain a starting roster spot.
More than likely Pitlick will return to the Milwaukee Admirals initially, but he’s a darkhorse candidate to really step up much like Eeli Tolvanen finally achieved last season.