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2021-2022 PREDATORS PREVIEW

PREDATORS TOP 10 PLAYERS

1. Nicklas Backstrom, C, 33
Veteran center who despite losing some foot speed has fantastic vision and playmaking ability. Had 66 points for the Predators last season.
2. Sean Day, LD, 23
A young defenseman who shows great shutdown potential and the ability to move the puck quickly and effectively. Had 30 points last season playing top pairing minutes as a 22-year old.
3. Filip Forsberg, LW, 27
Offensive minded winger whose great skating ability is able to generate many scoring chances. Scored 29 goals for the Predators last season.
4. Felix Girard, C, 27
Elite checking center whose great speed and defensive acumen let him shut down even the most potent of offensive threats in the NHL. Recorded 8 goals and 13 assists last season.
5. Brent Seabrook, LD, 36
36 year old defenseman who can still be effective due to his ability to shut down other teams most dangerous threats. Had 36 points for the Predators last year.
6. Philip Holm, LD, 29
All-round, veteran defenseman who combines a solid defensive game with the ability to move the puck effectively. Had 40 points for the Dallas Stars last season.
7. Nick Foligno, LW, 34
Veteran winger who has great hockey sense and a strong two way game. Had 7 points in an injury ridden season last year, but had 19 goals the year before that.
8. Jake Milan, LD, 19
Rookie defenseman who is an excellent skater while displaying a good skillset in both the offensive and defensive zones. Had 30 points for the Red Deer Rebels in the WHL last season.
9. Ed Sharp, LW, 20
Rookie winger who is both an excellent skater and playmaker. Had 48 points in 42 games for the Connecticut Huskies last year in the NCAA.
10. Josh Bailey, RW, 32
Veteran winger who displays good hockey instincts, a great work ethic on the ice, and decent offensive skill. Had 32 points in 68 games for the Red Wings last season.

PREDATORS TOP 10 PROSPECTS

1. Ed Sharp, LW, 20
Sharp is a great skater and has the potential to be one of leagues best playmaking wingers. Has the potential to be an all-star if all goes right.
2. Jrki Antonen, C, 18
Finnish center who shows great defensive acumen for his age and gives flashes of brilliance in the offensive end. Has a bright future as a two-way center.
3. Jake Milan, LD, 19
All-round defenseman who shows the ability to be effective in both zones to go along with his excellent skating. Could be a legit top 4 defenseman if he puts it all toghether.
4. Angus Soquila, LD, 18
Raw defenseman who shows good shutdown potential and has a howitzer for a shot. Has the potential to be a top 4 defenseman, but has a long to go.
5. Alexis Hevey, G, 18
Raw goalie who has fantastic reflexes and great recovery skills. Could end up being a solid NHL starter in an ideal world.
6. Alex Peters, LD, 24
All-round defenseman who is the textbook example of being a jack of all trades but a master of none. Could end up being a top 4 defenseman but at 24, it is getting late in his career.
7. Anthony Raymond, LW, 19
Offensive minded winger who shows great puck skills and playmaking ability to complement good skating ability. Has the potential to be a solid 2nd-3rd liner if all goes well.
8. Sergei Adigamov, C, 19
Built like a power forward, Adigamov shows good defensive ability and good puck skills. Has the potential to be a solid 2nd-3rd line center.
9. Ahvo Hiden, C, 21
Hard working center, whose ability to work in front of the goalie and good playmaking ability are his best assets. Could be a solid 3rd line center some day.
10. Niklas Khoroshun, LD, 18
Defensive minded defenseman who shows good instincts in his own zone and the ability to move the puck effectively. Has borderline top 4 potential.

PREDATORS TOP 25 UNDER 25

1. Sean Day, LD, 23
2. Ed Sharp, LW, 20
3. Jrki Antonen, C, 18
4. Jake Milan, LD, 19
5. Angus Soquilla, LD, 18
6. Alexis Hevey, G, 18
7. Alex Peters, LD, 24
8. Colin Martinhook, RD, 21
9. Anthony Raymond, LW, 19
10. Sergei Adigamov, C, 19
11. Ahvo Hiden, C, 21
12. Nicklas Khoroshun, LD, 18
13. Vladimir Grachev, RW, 22
14. Viktor Persson, RW, 21
15. Frederic Lundh, LW, 18
16. Andrei Beriev, RW, 18
17. Lee Martin, G, 20
18. Spencer Read, LD, 20
19. Bryan Yuen, C, 19
20. Ilnar Terpilovsky, RD, 22
21. Oliver Cameron, C, 18
22. Brandon Justin, LW, 21
23. Jeff Schultz, LW, 21
24. Bob Lee, RD, 20
25. Frederic Rodier, C, 18