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New Season, Fresh Slate, But Same Struggles for the Nashville Predators?

By Kyle Fleming

Nashville Predators left wing Egor Afanasyev (70) celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
Nashville Predators left wing Egor Afanasyev (70) celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Well Nashville Predators fans, we have made it, the 2023-24 Nashville Predators season is less than a week away. It seems like it has been forever since April 14th when the Predators skated off the ice for the final time of 2022-23 after missing the playoffs for the first time in eight years, but putting up a valiant effort after the roster had been decimated.

But finally, the wait is over, and there is plenty to be excited about for this Nashville Predators team that feels like new era.

There is a new General Manager in Barry Trotz, a new Head Coach in Andrew Brunette, and plenty of several new faces that will be wearing that beautiful Predators sweater this season.

Next. Questions the Predators Have to Answer for October. dark

So, the question has to be asked, with all these changes, can we expect a significant change in on-ice production this year? Defense and goaltending have always been a high-caliber product in Nashville but there are a few other areas that the Predators need to improve on if they do not want to start a, missing the playoffs streak this season.

The main areas that this Predators team needs to improve on are the power play, discipline, and finding a way to put the puck in the back of the net, in my opinion.

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