When you know that you already have a great thing going, sometimes it’s better to leave well enough alone. The Nashville Predators fit into that mold as they’re navigating through the offseason quietly. However, taking care of in-house contracts remains critical.
Keeping the young core of the team together for the next several years is important to ensure the Predators’ Stanley Cup window doesn’t slam shut anytime soon. Just as fast as you rise to the top, you can tumble back down into oblivion. The Predators have to be careful to not let that happen.
It’s fair to say that the Predators will remain a top contender in the Western Conference for many years if they take care of their own.