The NHL preseason is upon us, and that means the regular season is nigh. The Nashville Predators have some pretty big expectations this coming season, a vast departure from this time last year when we were all just hoping they would sneak into the playoffs. This year, anything less than a Western Conference Finals appearance has to be considered a disappointment. Of course, from time to time teams regress like the Colorado Avalanche did last season. While we all hope that won’t happen with the Predators, it is possible. With that in mind, today we’ll take a look at both extreme possibilities.