Nashville Predators

August 10, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

Elias Pettersson Vancouver Canucks

Time to Hit the Panic Button? 6 Players Who Need a Big Bounce-Back Season in 2025-26

Well, another NHL season is in the books, and as the dust settles on the 2024-25 campaign, it’s time to start looking ahead. For some guys, the offseason will be a time for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. For others, it’ll be a summer of soul-searching and hard work, a chance to right the ship after a season they’d rather forget. Every year, there are players who, for one reason or another, just don’t live up to expectations. Whether it’s due to injury, a new system, or a good old-fashioned slump, some guys just can’t seem to find their game.

August 1, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz

Crossroads in Music City: Unpacking the Predators’ 2025-26 Season

The Nashville Predators are at a fascinating crossroads. After a 2024-25 season that can only be described as a monumental disappointment, GM Barry Trotz is trying to walk a tightrope between a full-scale rebuild and a quick retool. The splashy free-agent signings of Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault were supposed to propel the Preds back into contention, but instead, they found themselves at the bottom of the standings. As we head into the 2025-26 campaign, the questions surrounding this team are as numerous as the honky-tonks on Broadway. Let’s break down the main concerns and the glimmers of hope for