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    Nashville Predators Franchise Information

    Have a read on below at some quick stats and facts on the Nashville Predators to get you started: 

    Established:1998
    Stadium:Bridgestone Arena
    Colors:Gold, navy blue, white
    Hall of Famers:Peter Forsberg & Paul Kariya 
    Hall of Fame Builders:None
    Rivals:Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets & Anaheim Ducks
    Legends: Peter Forsberg, Paul Kariya, Roman Josi, Pekka Rinne, David Legwand, Shea Weber & Kimmo Timonen 
    Retired Numbers:99
    Division:Central 
    Stanley Cup Titles:0

    Nashville Predators History

    The Nashville Predators franchise was formed in 1998 as an expansion team. The city had long requested their own NHL team, and after seeing the amount of interest the people of Nashville had, the NHL approved the requests.

    The Preds inaugural season took place in the 1998-99 campaign, businessman Craig Leipold was hired as the teams general manager. Leipold had been instrumental in getting the Predators off the ground and was the first man to pitch the idea to the NHL. 

    Barry Trotz was hired as head coach of the freshly formed side, marking the first head role for the now veteran coach, who is second on the all time list with a whopping 1,730 games under his belt.

    The Preds’ early days in the NHL were lacklustre, failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first 5 years, however, they showed some improvement in the 2003-04 season, qualifying for their maiden postseason berth where they would lose 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings. 

    Thanks to some solid signings over the next couple years, including the likes of Jason Arnott and future legend Peter Forsberg, the Predators consistently finished near the top of the Central Division, and qualified for the playoffs in 6 of 7 seasons spanning across 2005-2012.

    Despite reaching the playoffs year after year, the Predators failed to go further than the second round and never took a series past game 6.

    After missing the playoffs in back to back years from 2012-2014, the Predators’ management made the tough decision to part ways with their long serving coach, Barry Trotz, appointing Peter Laviolette as his replacement.

    The decision paid off immediately, with Laviolette coaching the Preds to a second place finish in the Central Division before being eliminated by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the playoffs.

    Despite finishing in a worse position the following year, the Predators built on their previous postseason, progressing past the Ducks in Round 1 in the franchises first ever 7 game series. They then met the Sharks in Round 2 and once again took the series to game 7, but this time came up short.

    The 2016-17 regular season played out very similarly to the year before, finishing with just 2 less points and once again qualifying for the playoffs. For their 4th place finish the Predators faced the 1st place Blackhawks, who, to everyone’s surprise, they swept over 4 games. The Preds went on to beat the Blues and the Stars over 6 games each, securing the franchise its first ever Stanley Cup Final appearance against the Penguins.

    They got off to a bad start, losing the opening 2 games in Pittsburgh, however, they rallied for games 3 and 4 in Nashville, levelling the series up at 2-2, but would ultimately lose 4-2.

    The Predators bounced back in the 2017-18 season by claiming their first ever division title, ending the regular season with an impressive 53-18-11 record, but in true Predators fashion they would go on to bomb out early in the playoffs. 

    In the years since then the Predators have regressed, yet have still consistently clinched a playoff berth. At the midway point of the Covid shortened 2019-20 season John Hynes was appointed as the franchises 3rd ever head coach. 

    Hynes came in at the midway point of the season and coached the side to another playoff berth. The most recent 2020-21 campaign marked his first full season in charge of the club, and despite a shaky start, the Predators once again made the postseason thanks to a strong second half of the season.

    The 2021-22 campaign was average for the Nashville Predators. As they finished the year with a record of 45-30-7. They made the Stanley Cup Playoffs but lost in the first round to the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Colorado Avalanche. They finished in 5th place in the Central Division.

    Expert 2022-23 Picks & Preview on Nashville Predators

    If you are a fan of the Nashville Predators, then you know that the only thing that matters right now is how they are expected to perform in the 2022-23 season. Do the Nashville Predators have the star power to make it all the way to the playoffs and win the Stanley Cup in 2023?

    Have a read on below at SportsTips expert picks & preview on the Nashville Predators:

    Preview on the Nashville Predators’ Head Coach: John Hynes 

    John Hynes is the head coach of the Nashville Predators, his career overall record in the National Hockey League regular season is 242-223-55. This head coaching job is his second head coaching job in the National Hockey League after previously spending time with the New Jersey Devils for five seasons. During his tenure the franchise has qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs in all three seasons he has been the head coach of the Nashville Predators. 

    His career overall Stanley Cup playoff record is currently sitting at 7-26 in four Stanley Cup playoff appearances. While his teams have found solid regular season success, he has failed to win in the postseason as he has never advanced past the first round. He has also never managed to finish higher than fourth place in the Central during his tenure in Nashville. There is a chance that he could be on the hot seat if the Predators get off to a bad start or end with a bad finish this upcoming season. 

    Preview on the Nashville Predators’ Key Player: Roman Josi

    Roman Josi is the top guy on this Nashville Predators roster heading into the 2022-23 National Hockey League season. He will be entering his 12th season in the National Hockey League this upcoming year, he has spent his entire career as a member of the Nashville Predators. Last season he put up some impressive numbers as he found the net 23 times over the course of last year’s National Hockey League season. 

    He also had no problem passing off the puck and setting up his teammates to find the net as well, as he added 73 assists to his total. Overall, he finished with a total of 96 points in 80 games played. He set a career high in both goals scored and assists last season and he will be looking to carry that momentum into this upcoming season. Over the course of his career he has made the all-star game four times and is a former Norris award winner. 

    Preview on the Nashville Predators’ Next Best: Fillip Forsberg

    Fillip Forsberg is yet another solid guy on this Nashville Predators roster heading into the 2022-23 National Hockey League season. He will be entering his eleventh season in the National Hockey League this upcoming year. He has spent his entire career with the Nashville Predators as well. Last season he put up some impressive numbers as he found the net 42 times over the course of last year’s National Hockey League season. 

    He also had no problem passing off the puck and setting up his teammates to find the net as well, as he added 42 assists to his total. Overall, he finished with a total of 84 points in 69 games played. Throughout his lengthy career he has proven to be a very dependable goal scorer and passer, and he set a career high in goals and assists last year as well. He has been effective in the playoffs at times as well, despite the fact that he hardly contributed in the Predators first round defeat and sweep last season.

    Nashville Predators Betting & Odds Preview 2022-23

    The Nashville Predators’ campaign during the 2021-22 National Hockey League season went about as you would’ve expected. They finished the year with a record of 45-30-7 and in 5th place in the Central Division.

    There is a lot of optimism surrounding the franchise heading into the 2022-23 National Hockey League season. If they want to improve or keep up their current level of play they will certainly need a ton of production from their stars over the course of the 2022-23 National Hockey League season. The most important thing in any season is how a team starts out of the gate, and then how they look when the all-star break approaches. 

    In the National Hockey League, a lot can change over a single off-season. It will be interesting to see how their offseason moves translate onto the ice over the course of the 2022-23 National Hockey League season. 

    They are set to play a full 82-game schedule for only the second time in the last four seasons thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on their odds to win some hardware headed into the season it is clear how the oddsmakers in Las Vegas feel about them heading into the year. 

    Their odds to bring home the Central Division championship this season currently sit at +1000 heading into the 2022-23 National Hockey League season, which puts them third in the Central Division out of eight teams. 

    While their odds to win the Western Conference currently sit at +2200 heading into the 2022-23 National Hockey League season, which puts them 9th in the Western Conference out of 16 teams. 

    Their overall odds to bring home the Stanley Cup trophy are currently sitting at +4000 heading into the 2022-23 National Hockey League season, as they rank 16th out of all 32 teams in the National Hockey League.

    Nashville Predators FAQs

    Still got some burning questions about the Nashville Predators? Well, we have answered some of the most common questions people have, hopefully, you will find the answer you are looking for below! 

    Where do the Nashville Predators play?

    The Nashville Predators play their home games at Bridgestone Arena.

    Who owns the Nashville Predators?

    The Nashville Predators are owned by Predators Holdings LLC.

    Have the Nashville Predators won the Stanley Cup?

    The Nashville Predators have won 0 Stanley Cups. 

    Who is the Nashville Predators general manager?

    David Poile is the general manager of the Nashville Predators.

    Do the Nashville Predators play tonight?

    Are you wondering if the Nashville Predators are playing tonight? Well, SportsTips has all the details you need about upcoming Nashville Predators games! Make sure you check this page at the top for all the details you are looking for.

    What is the Nashville Predators record?

    The Nashville Predators had a 45-30-7 win-loss-overtime loss record for the 2021-22 NHL season. 

    Did the Nashville Predators win last night?

    Fans of the Nashville Predators are all wanting to know if they won the game last night. You can find more information in relation to the team’s recent form in games on the page at the top.

    How much are the Nashville Predators worth?

    According to Forbes Magazine, the Nashville Predators are worth $600 million. 

    Who do the Nashville Predators play tonight?

    Like a lot of things in the NHL, things change pretty quickly. So, if you are looking for more information about who the Nashville Predators play tonight, you have come to the right place. We have all this information for you in detail, you can find these details for upcoming games at the top of the page.

    How to watch the Nashville Predators?

    You can watch the Nashville Predators games on TV channels like Fox Sports West and the NHL Network such as NHL.TV.

    Will the Nashville Predators make the playoffs this year?

    While we do not yet know if the Nashville Predators will make the playoffs this year, they did make the playoffs in 2021-22 but lost in the first round.

    Will the Nashville Predators get the 1st pick in the NHL draft?

    The Nashville Predators do not have the number one overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.

    When do the Nashville Predators play?

    Nashville Predators fans are always looking for more information about when their team plays the next game. For all the information you have been craving and more, be sure to check the top of this page. Here at SportsTips, we list all the information you need like the time of the puck drop, location of the game and the all important NHL odds.

    Where did the Nashville Predators finish the season?

    The Nashville Predators finished the 2021-22 NHL season in 5th place in the Central Division.

    How many games did the Nashville Predators win?

    The Nashville Predators won 45 games during the 2021-22 NHL season.