Nashville Predators left wing Tanner Jeannot (84) celebrates after a goal during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
The Nashville Predators raised some eyebrows when they revealed their expansion draft protection list just a few days before the Seattle Kraken actually reveal their selections.
It has nothing to do with the fact that the Nashville Predators protected five defensemen, rather it pertains to the three forwards they protected.
Filip Forsberg and Luke Kunin were no-brainers, but the decision by General Manager David Poile to protect Tanner Jeannot has some of the Smashville faithful scratching their heads.