Through nine games, it looks like the Predators got exactly what they paid for with Scott Hartnell. This should be a surprise to no one.
Hartnell entered his 17th season a boilerplate power forward in the league. He’s got a knack for gritty goals, a penchant for power play production, and a habit of taking a lot of penalties. He’s not the speediest of wingers, but he makes up for it with physical presence, an underrated passing ability, and a quick release on his shot.
So far he’s racked up three goals and two assists on 19 shots, all while getting around 15 minutes of ice-time per game.