NHL Season Secrets: Uncover the Surprising Strengths, Hidden Weaknesses, and Game-Changing X Factors for Every Team
Adding veterans such as Jonathan Marchessault and Steven Stamkos led to a discussion at the start of last season that the Preds could make the jump from being a playoff team to one that could possibly challenge for the West. Instead? They were met with a turbulent season that saw them finish with a lottery pick.
Going through such a trying campaign allowed their front office to understand the need to further insulate their young players with more veterans — and perhaps not have their season crushed under the weight of high expectations.
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