Nashville Predators Quarterly Stock Report: Who’s Rising, Who’s Falling?

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) celebrates with teammates after a goal against the New Jersey Devils at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) celebrates with teammates after a goal against the New Jersey Devils at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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We’re at the quarter mark of the 2021-22 season for the Nashville Predators as they find themselves contending in the crowded Central Division through their first 21 games.

The Predators are just two points out of being tied for second place in the division, and they’ve done it thanks in large part to some key veterans getting off to fast starts.

The 82-game season comes at you in waves, and the Nashville Predators have certainly been an up-and-down team so far. They remain a team that hard to put a peg on, but on thing is for certain; they still have a lot to improve on if they’re going to be considered a viable playoff team through the remainder of the long season.

Let’s take a look at some core players for the Nashville Predators and how their personal stock is looking as the team looks to stay relevant in the Central Division race.