Viktor Arvidsson: Boston Bruins
Arvidsson proved that age means nothing when it comes to playoff impact. In his 3rd NHL season, he was the team's leading point scorer (61) in the regular season, despite missing two games. When it came to the postseason, he recorded 13 points, making him the 3rd leading point scorer. Arvidsson would stay with the Preds for 4 more years before being traded to the LA Kings. Since then, he's played for the Edmonton Oilers where he appeared in another SCF before recently getting traded to the Boston Bruins.
Colton Sissons: Vegas Golden Knights
Sissons would've been the 4th player remaining if he wasn't traded earlier this offseason. Despite only playing 15 minutes a night, Sissons was one of the more clutch players on the roster. His hat trick in game 6 in the Western Conference Finals against the Anaheim Ducks sent Nashville to the finals. He tallied 12 points in the playoffs and solidified himself as a reliable two-way centerman. Before being traded, he was one the Preds best faceoff takers, furthering the claim even more. Best of luck in Vegas Sissons!
Mattias Ekholm: Edmonton Oilers
Ekholm was another one of Nashville's best defenders. His physical presence scared mainly away from the puck, opening up plays for linemates. With 11 points in 22 games, Ekholm was starting to display his offensive capabilities on the blueline. After spending 25 minutes on the ice, he would always be ready to play 25 more the next game with no issue. He was traded a few seasons ago to the Edmonton Oilers and has appeared in 2 straight Cup Finals, unfortunately losing in both.
Kevin Fiala: Los Angeles Kings
Fiala was a promising young star for Nashville. He registered 16 points in his rookie season and 2 points in 5 playoff games. However, after injuring his leg in round 2 against the St. Louis Blues, Fiala unfortunately missed the rest of the 2017 playoff run. If Fiala were on the ice for the rest of the postseason, who knows where Nashville could've been. Like the previous young stars, he was later traded to another western conference team, this one being the Minnesota Wild. Today, Fiala currently plays for the LA Kings where he is now a staple top line winger.
Calle Järnkrok: Toronto Maple Leafs
Prior to the playoffs, Järnkrok was coming off of a career year, posting 31 points (15g, 16a). In 21 playoff games, he notched 2 goals and 5 assists. He stuck around in Nashville for a good bit, recording two 30+ point seasons. He ultimately went unprotected in the 2021 expansion draft and was selected by the newly former Seattle Kraken. He spent some time with Seattle before being shipped off to the Calgary Flames and then signing a 4-year-deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Frédérick Gaudreau: Seattle Kraken
Gaudreau is a great example of why not to give up on a young player early in their career. He only suited up for 9 games that year, recording a 1 assist. After that, he spent some time in Nashville where he struggled to produce. After spending the 19-20 season in the AHL, he signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins and instantly saw more success. When he signed with the Wild, his point totals quadrupled. He recorded 44 points in 76 games in the 21-22 season and became a middle-6 center for the Wild. He's now under contract with the Kraken after he was traded.