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The Wingers

Craig Smith Season Preview: Super Sophomore?

Nashville’s favorite “Honey Badger” returns to Bridgestone Arena for his sophomore season in the NHL. Last year, Craig Smith proved he could put up points but then lost his offensive spark for the last half of the season. Can he rekindle the fire?

Brian McGrattan Season Preview: How Valuable Is Big Ern's Big Heart?

Some folks -- including Dirk -- scratched their heads when David Poile claimed enforcer Brian McGrattan off waivers just days into the 2011-2012 season. But what the Nashville Predators got in

Matt Halischuk Season Preview: Here Comes Hustlechuk

Last year Matt Halischuk earned the nickname “Hustlechuk” for his intractable style of play. While Halischuk spent part of the season in the doghouse, he put up good offensive numbers in his second year with the Predators. Can he continue to improve?

Sergei Kostitsyn Season Preview: The Little Brostitsyn Charts His Own Path

When the Nashville Predators reunited Sergei Kostitsyn with his brother Andrei at last season's Trade Deadline, hopes were high that their chemistry might lead to a deep playoff run for the Preds. Things didn't work out nearly that well, so will a stand-alone Sergei be primed for success in

Patric Hornqvist Season Preview: Smashville's Sniper

The Nashville Predators have had to battle an impression that they lack goal-scoring talent, but Patric Hornqvist's production over the last three seasons Dirk Hoag Feb 22, 2019

Martin Erat Season Preview: An "A" For Effort

He stands second to David Legwand in the major career statistical categories for the Nashville Predators (games played, goals, assists, total points), and this season Martin Erat has been named part of the team's leadership group. Coming off his finest season to date, the Czech winger can hopefu

Nashville Predators 2016-17 Season Preview: The Wingers

With the NHL regular season only three weeks away, the preseason preview season is in full swing. OTF has you covered.