Three Things that are Plaguing the Nashville Predators into Mediocrity

Inconsistent, Inconsistent, Inconsistent

The Nashville Predators have been one of the most inconsistent teams in the NHL this season. One night, they will go out and blow your mind by getting a huge 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Carolina or getting back-to-back wins over the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders, both on the road.

Then on the other hand, the Predators will come out and lose to the Coyotes, at home no less, or lose two games in a row to the Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers. You just never know which version of the Predators you’re going to get, and that’s a sign of a bad team.

This is something that has plagued this team since the beginning of the season. The Predators have had a win streak of three or more games on just four separate occasions. They have three three-game win streaks and one four-game win streak.

Pair that with a five-game losing streak and a six-game losing streak, and you have a Nashville Predators team that cannot seem to get it together.

If the Nashville Predators want to get this fanbase engaged again, they are going to have to start stringing together some wins. When they lose, the fans become disconnected, and when they are winning, there is no better place than Bridgestone Arena with the Predators in town.

That’s a Wrap

These are the three biggest factors that I think have played part in the Nashville Predators terrible season. They have some major decisions to make with the NHL Trade Deadline coming up fast. Right now, I think the Predators will be sellers come that day, however, that could change if they start to elevate their level of play.

The Nashville Predators faithful deserve more than what this team has brought to the ice. This roster is capable of more than what their record shows. Let’s see if the Predators can get things turned around down the stretch.