Nashville Predators: 5 burning questions for 2018-19 season

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 29: Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) and Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) talk during Game Two of Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators, held on April 29, 2018, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – MAY 28: Mike Fisher #12 of the Nashville Predators answers questions during Media Day for the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 28, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

1. Will Mike Fisher come out of retirement again?

Just kidding. This isn’t really a burning question. It’ll happen. Carrie Underwood will write a song titled “Couch and Cup” and Fisher will get the hint. Get off the couch, go get the Cup.

What if they fail?

Winning a Stanley Cup is hard. A lot of things have to go right for a team to be the last team standing. Having the right personnel on the ice, behind the bench, and in the front office is only part of the battle. You need a little bit of luck and for things to go poorly for the opponent.

The Predators have the right personnel in all areas. As mentioned on the last slide, teams and players can always improve. But the Predators have made all the proper moves to be in their current position.

And it might not be good enough.

Two years ago, they snuck up on opponents and rode the momentum wave into the Finals. They just happened to play the defending champions. Last year, they were the top team during the regular season. Unfortunately, Rinne fell apart at the worst time and the depth scoring became invisible. Maybe the Predators are best off hanging around in the middle, not causing a stir until the very end. That’s how you win on <i>Big Brother</i>. I think many teams could learn lessons from <i>Big Brother</i>.

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If the Predators fail again, the best move is to not panic. Look how long it took Alex Ovechkin to finally win the Cup. The Predators are young enough to where their window should be open for another three or four seasons. Stay the course.

Or just go ahead and trade Ellis for Karlsson and Rinne for Draisaitl.

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