Since the lockout they Predators made the playoffs 3 consecative years before missing the playoffs last season. The finished 5th in the western conference central division. That's a tough division with the Red Wings, Blues, Blue Jackets, and Blackhawks. Overall the are a middle aged hockey team.
Predators forwards need to get more of a focus on defense. J.P. Dumont was there point leader last year with 65 and assits leader with 49. Jason Arnott was the goal leader with 33 and lead forwards in plus minus also with a plus 2.
Predators defense needs to get a better focus on defense also. Shea Webber lead the defense in points with 53. While Greg Zanon lead the defense in plus minus of plus 8.
Pekka Rinne was the leader in the net last year and with 29 wins. I imagine they are going to look at him to be the leader again this season. If they can focus a little more on defense there is no reason why they aren't a playoff team.
By:Shane Murray
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