A player on the level of Matt Duchene can change an entire team’s makeup. He was the focal point of the offseason as the Predators look to reverse the negative trend they’ve been showing over the past two seasons. We are going to see a “new look” Predators team on Thursday to open the 2019-20 regular season.
Sometimes change can scare people. Duchene’s presence isn’t as simple as just sticking him on the second line and throwing a couple wingers next to him. It’s all about constructing two top lines that will make opposing teams have a tough time matching.