It's that time of year again, folks! Draft coverage is here and we at On the Forecheck are happy to start of this year's coverage with a look into the needs within the Nashville Predators' system.

In the first round, the Predators will look to go with the best player available at their spot at 17th overall. After that, though, they will look to fill the Predators' systematic needs (and also pick up players the scouting staff views in high regard) and that is what we will be diving into today.

1. Look for Pekka’s replacement.

The Nashville Predators’ biggest need going into this draft has to be to continue to look for 33-year-old Pekka Rinne’s eventual replacement.