Defense & Goalies

Signed to a 1 year/$1.5 million deal in the off-season, the prodigal first responder, always ready to go in an emergency, returns to the Nashville lineup this year to play a familiar role. Given his history with the coaching staff and some of the skaters, Mase should fit right into the system, and p

The Nashville Predators aren't shy about the fact that they build their team on a foundation of outstanding defense & goaltending, and Pekka Rinne has established himself as the franchise cornerstone for years to come.

The on-again, off-again Jon Blum hasn’t been seen in Nashville in a long while, like December 2011 long. The Predators’ 2007 first round pick has seen playing time in Nashville, but has yet to solidify his spot with the big club. Can he do that this season?

The Massachusetts Redwood, endearingly known around the Preds-telligentsia as "Treebeard," returns for a second season after being acquired from Montreal at last year's trade deadline. His looming size, age, and leadership ability should provide invaluable support to the penalty kill a

Nashville Predators fans may not be impressed with Scott Hannan’s offensive production, but they will appreciate the steady leadership he will provide on the blueline.

When the news broke that Ryan Suter had officially left the Nashville Predators organization for the supposedly greener pastures in Minnesota, most Predators’ fans despaired. Some, however, viewed this departure as a chance for Roman Josi to not only fill the hole left by Suter, but also to develop