There are many parallels between the Predators and the New York Rangers. After making the playoffs seven times in eight years, the Preds missed the playoffs for two seasons and remade their roster. They made it back to playoffs and within three years were playing in the Stanley Cup Finals. After five straight trips to the playoffs, they can see the window closing.
The Predators are one of the elite teams in the NHL. They are two seasons removed from winning the Presidents Trophy They have finished first in the Central Division two years in a row. They are poised to win it all this season.