It wasn’t that long ago that this quote would have never been realistic for the Preds:

With the players they did choose, the Predators came away with two defensemen, a left wing, a center and a goalie. None of Nashville’s draftees this weekend are expected to play in the NHL next season [emphasis added].

Say what you will about the team’s off-ice drama the past two seasons, but Executive VP/General Manager David Poile has done an excellent job of building the Preds for on-ice success. I’m excited about the potential for these latest draft picks, but I’m even happier that the Preds have the luxury of waiting for them to develop.

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