Now that we’ve taken brief glimpses at the other three divisions on the NHL, it’s time to hone in on the Central Division, which features the teams that stand tallest between the Blackhawks and a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here’s the other team that was also in Chicago’s division last season: the Nashville Predators.
Last season: 31-23-2 (64 points), fourth place in Central Division, lost in first round
Key losses: D Luca Sbisa, D Ryan Ellis, F Erik Gundbranson, F Erik Haula, G Pekka Rinne
Key additions: F Michal Grandlund, G Dave Rittich
In an injury-plagued, pandemic-shortened season, there were no handouts for the Nashville Predators.