Things never change in Nashville.
Year in, year out, they're a perennial pick to miss the playoffs. But then people consider that this team has missed the show just once in the past six seasons. Meaning that they try to give people reasons why the Preds could make it.
Yet the fact is, outside of one of the best defenses and a scouting staff that's done well at pegging goalies to fit their system, the Preds have always had question marks when it comes to scoring, making them a confusing pick.
So why not just own up to it and say you don't know if they're a playoff team? Don't tell people they aren't and then try and give them reasons NOT to believe you.
Do I think they can make the playoffs? You bet, so long as the young guys up front perform.
1) Shea Weber Finishes With 20 Goals
Even if he doesn't hit 20, he'll be in the mid-to-high teens in goals. A more vivacious offense from the young guys and a little more onus on puck-moving from the back end would help. Add in a full season of Alexander Sulzer, Cody Franson, and of course Ryan Suter, and Weber will ha ...
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