Before we delve into the perilous waters of NHL free agency, (which is looking sparse, to say the least) the Nashville Predators have their own crop of players to take care of. All told, there are 11 players (5 RFA and 6 UFA) and a handful of minor league players that currently have futures up in the air.
Some are more likely to be back than others, and some for sure are gone.
The Restricted Free Agents
Qualifying Offers
In order for a team to retain the rights of a restricted free agent, they have to at least tender him a qualifying offer.