Revisiting the biggest offseason acquisitions in Nashville Predators History
By Chad Minton
![Nov 27, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene (95) celebrates after a goal during the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Nov 27, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene (95) celebrates after a goal during the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3638,h_2046,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/159/01j35qt12k6mb0f20hkg.jpg)
With franchise-altering signings like Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault comes heightened expectations and intense pressure going into 2024-25 for the Nashville Predators.
Once thought of as a franchise in transition and heading into a youth rebuilt, the Predators have pretty much scrapped that plan for now and put their chips all on the table to open back up their Stanley Cup window.
The Predators historically have not been home run hitters in the offseason. They've always been a franchise that promotes from within and have a pretty decent track record at developing their talent from the draft.
However, both good and downright ugly moves have been made in the offseason throughout the Predators' 25-year history. Let's revisit some of them.