How the Predators Have Become Prey, a Look at 0-5 Nashville

[@mcj44]

Elite title

[@JBTriple8]

fitting one the best installments of The Predartor franchise is named Prey.

[@pittpenguins5871]

🔥🔥🔥

[@eggsbruhnadict4298]

most aura ive seen in awhile

[@shape_shifta]

Facts

[@Rudraksha11Hartkinnon]

I was gonna comment that but saw someone already did

[@YouTubeChannell7]

Shannon did it again! Video posted and boom, 4-0 smack down of the Bruins!😅

[@SJSharks7]

We got a new fren at the bottom of the league!

[@RipleyAtHome]

Title alone made the Pred 0-6

[@SteveEagles]

Prey*

[@johnambrose3951]

@@SteveEaglespred dude, just pred. Short form

[@SteveEagles]

@@johnambrose3951 I was being facetious

[@justjohnny420]

​@@johnambrose3951 nah, prey until they win a game

[@Mike-ms8uq]

They beat Boston 4-0 tonight

[@GoronTii]

This video was needed for the Preds, its a real U2 moment.

[@aaroni6950]

I did not believe the hype around Nashville but didn’t expect this start. I would guess they still make the playoffs.

[@floorboss]

Oh,, they will. There's A lot of experienced old cooks in A new kitchen, they'll get it together.

[@gagnarork]

@@floorboss Too many cooks in the kitchen . They won't

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

They were just waiting for you to make this video.

[@strahinjagov]

Preds fans should be thanking Shannon for this video since it got them their first win lol

[@Southerndevilsfan]

My buddy got drunk during the game on Saturday. He was pissed especially since I was wearing a Red Wings jersey while we were watching the game at his house! LoL

[@BIGSHARKMAN]

Advanced stats are VERY favourable for the top guys on Nashville turning it around. Stamkos and Co. have been controlling play and getting great chances. Things will turn around even if they keep playing in a similar way. If they play better than they have(which I assume they will as they have a lot of new faces) they could easily still be a top team in the league by year end.

[@justjohnny420]

Nashville reminds me of the flames a few years ago when they had the "Summer of Brad"

[@JamesEatWorld7758]

Been dreading this video but here we are.

[@Moobeus]

Been waiting for this!!!

[@Peksisarvinen]

They'll get it together and make the playoffs. No question. It's just five games. Teams go on small losing streaks like this all the time during the season and bounce back. It just stands out more because it's the first five games.

[@20thCenturyManTrad]

This video title needs to be put in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

[@joeynova9896]

"DIG IN!!!!" - Connor McDavid

[@evileyeball]

And Lankenin is on fire for the Canucks Man i bet the Preds wish they kept him

[@weatheredtome]

THG gave some actual opinions. I love it.

[@dillonharnden-shea57]

Meanwhile Askarov is standing on his head in the AHL with two shutouts on the year. 😅

[@chriscampion6721]

Thank you for making this video we could finally win a game!

[@g3ggles1]

Said it before, just because you sign players who had a great year the year before doesn’t mean they’ll repeat

[@subzero9113]

Team chemistry is a thing.

[@Stzu-s2bt55]

The players that they signed are not the reason why they are 0-5. It’s every player that is not putting enough effort. There defense has been bad. The offense is underperforming and missing great opportunities to shoot and they can’t have those timely saves. The whole team is to be blamed smartass. Hockey is a team sport not an individual sport.

[@JBTriple8]

yep like my 03-04 Avs with Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne.

[@g3ggles1]

@Stzu-s2bt55 with the contracts the new signings are on it’s ONE aspect that will be highlighted and pointed to IF they don’t start producing

[@Nathanielhiggerson66]

@@JBTriple8Selanne was hurt tho wasnt he

[@xDefender11]

Chris Hansen has entered the chat

[@Cody.Tafoya]

Have a seat

[@woodsie22]

My main concern (well, concern probably isn’t the right word) was the sheer amount of new faces they brought in. And whenever a franchise player is allowed to walk from their original team, it makes me wonder if that team knew something. Between those two things I was surprised how many people were picking them to make a big standings jump

[@peterolbrisch8970]

Nice title. 👍

[@TheBigRedskull]

Shannon went unnecessarily hard with that title holy

[@mattblom3990]

I went all in on Nashville for my hockey pool. I now have created a pool of tears.

[@gordonmacdowell8117]

Nashville were two very different teams last season: the Predators who didn't get to go to the U2 concert and the Predators looking forward to the U2 concert. They won last night, but it could be that the only way to completely turn things around is to buy the team Oasis reunion tickets for a team activity so they can cancel that too. They added a few high profile UFAs in the offseason, to address scoring, but sometimes bringing in a bunch of loud veteran voices into an established dressing room doesn't work out as well as people would think and it takes a while for everyone to get used to everyone else.

[@aaronmoots1569]

What I will say to be nice to the preds is that if they get things figured out, right the ship, and make playoffs, they’ve got a dangerous toolset for any team to have to face in a series.

[@infinity-vm4ul]

I had a feeling this team was gonna be slow out of the gate just because of all the lineup changes and building chemistry can take time, but I was thinking more like nhl 500 after 10 games, not 0-5. Although I guess nhl 500 is still technically possible.

[@fattytaft6779]

With 3 1st round picks next summer, even if they flop this year they should be able to reload pretty quickly.

[@icecoldpolitics8890]

Requires them to pick right and those three picks could take years to develop. Outside of top five picks most players are years away and this roster doesn’t have years to work with it’s a win now situation.

@@icecoldpolitics8890 Firsts are incredibly valuable trade bait.

[@fattytaft6779]

Obviously I was referring to them being able to use those picks as trade capital to fix the roster such as swapping one of them for an actual #2 C.

[@StephanJPerea]

It’s still too early to count them out!!!

[@acfrmlc]

my hope is that the boys have it together by all star and then can go on a run, i have alot of faith in trotz. plenty of guys that can score on every line we have now. I does seem like we have stuck with letting josi drive it deep and we really need to move on from that now that we have some of the names we have imo. Love the title even though it hurts to read XD. thanks for the content!

[@stacanator]

I was not really on board the hype train for Nashville, so I'm honestly not terribly surprised by this start. As a Jets fan, I'm also kinda jazzed because I know there were a lot of people saying that Nashville would take Winnipeg's spot in the playoffs this year. Not looking like that right now. I know it's still early, but this is a very hard hole to dig out of.

[@glenmcdonald375]

yes...BUT when was the Blues last Stanley Cup victory? How was their record by Christmas (pretty close to last in the league if I recall?)... OR how about them Oilers last year? Weren't they around a 14 wins, 15 losses plus some overtime losses?... I cannot remember now (yes I can)...How did their season end?

[@ShenmueAtheist]

I genuinely believe they'll bounce back and make the playoffs. Same with the Oilers.

[@fubartotale3389]

As a Hawks fan, I'm not unhappy about the Preds, but it's early days yet, they have good defense and goaltending, and the scoring will come, they'll be fine.

[@GoodMenstruationAttitude]

They just can't keep losing these Central games either, that's the thing that could bail them out later

[@Your_Role_Model]

They have a better chance at rebounding than the Oilers do, IMO

[@TheFusionmix]

I assumed the Preds would have a slow start, maybe at or just below 500 for the first couple months. Takes time to integrate big new guys. I figured Stamkos would struggle like Pavelski did - there's a lot off the ice. This, though? Oof.

[@Cynon]

+/- is a really useful stat to look at in blowout wins and losses too.

[@dodgersallday4290]

The Preds this year are the equivalent of the Brooklyn Nets When they brought in a Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce past their prime

[@DarcyCliffing]

Huge changes to the lineup require time to figure out. Preds might not make the playoffs this year, but they’ll figure it out next season. Look at last years Devils team

[@ShuheTheElementalist]

Big difference for the preds is that these are aging veterans we’re talking about, and their windows are closing

[@dvan7117]

Nashville, being one of the oldest teams in the league, will be older next year.

[@thomaspodlesny239]

@@DarcyCliffing Devils missed last year because of injuries, not because they couldnt figure out the lineups

[@darthvader3742]

A bit of difference. New Jersey has a lot of young players in their lineup and missed the playoffs due to some terrible injury luck and really bad goaltending. Nashville got older, and if they miss the playoffs this season, it gets harder from here.

[@floorboss]

Man,,, I miss my canary Preds sweater. Nashville has plenty of time & DEPTH to _turn this steamboat around._

[@Scoots_McGee]

Plus/minus is kind of a wash, but I think its pretty indicitave for defenseman level of play. Your top line will likely play against the opponent's top line, so plus/minus is a seesaw. For defenseman, they play more minutes, and the top two pairs will play more minutes against top forward lines, I think it tells more about whats going on for defenseman than forwards

[@ye-old-baxter5816]

We'll be elated Preds fans, now that Shannon did the video, they'll win now, lol

[@Spugler2]

The title 🔥🔥🔥

[@grahamdamberger7130]

Minnesota and St Louis currently leading their respective games. Minnesota most likely to win, barring a 3rd period collapse. St Louis and Winnipeg still in the first, so lots of game left in that one for scoreboard changes.

[@bradleysmith7039]

That title man…yikes. As a Stamkos fan, it hurts to see this start.

[@Jalreal]

I have faith in the Preds. It can take time for new big additions to gel. If they are still not clicking in 2 weeks' time, maybe it's time to worry a bit.

[@nethansingbeil356]

He did not hold back with this title. Genius.

[@danieldosso2455]

Edmonton proved you can lose a bunch in the Winter and still make the Finals, though, when you have two of the best forwards in the world, that certainly helps

[@Andrew271980A]

Besides the Titans wishing them good luck (Preds and Titans fan) lol.

[@seanragsdale5636]

This is the danger of being offseason champions

[@goose5462]

Stamkos, Stamkos.... and Stamkos. Preds were a defensive team, Stamkos is a pylon, a defensive blunder.

[@kyledouglas1394]

It amuses me how a team whose name means attack has historically been a defensive team

[@Gnashadelphia]

We’re Perding Now!

[@IwinMoney]

Bruins for dinner

[@nickh4354]

If they could stop giving up goals immediately after scoring their own, and play with the same intensity when they are tied / ahead as they do in the 3rd period behind, we'd see a much better record. I am extremely disappointed though as a lifelong preds fan, but i'm definitely no stranger to bad starts that end in a playoff race at the end of the year lol

[@joshclemons3767]

Shift after a goal is a big problem with this team that’s lingering from last year (vancuever game 1 is frustrating to even think about). They also aren’t playing a full 60 minutes, have seemed to have a bad period that’s losing them games

[@dirk903]

After watching them last year in the playoffs against the Canucks (Nucks fan here). I was very impressed and became a Preds fan. After the moves they made in the offseason I thought they had improved and was super worried about that matchup coming again. With the thought that "I don't know if the Nucks beet them this time" I was not expecting an 0/5 start for them

[@marquisduhsade]

Stamkos is proving he is a Kucherov merchant

[@pjp9310]

U Cooked with the title

[@wadepittenger5661]

Is it too early for Happy, OK, Concerned , Panicked, Waiting for Lottery board? Nashville would currently sit squarely in Concerned zone

[@GizmoBeach]

Remind me how dead in the water Edmonton was this time last year and for an uncomfortable time afterward until serious changes behind the players were made? Today is the 22nd. A month from now, Nashville’s poor start will be an unflattering memory, and someone like the Sharks will still be searching for their 5th win (which came 11/27 last year.) Here’s a hot one, even this early: Columbus has more points than the Flyers, led by Michkov and his minus-6 rating.

[@TheHockeyGuy]

The Flyers are rebuilding. It's not a surprise they're struggling.

[@Wogger72]

The return of Q

[@elwizschold]

It's almost a bit sad that it is almost always the right call to move on from a veteran, especially in the long term. Stamkos might salvage this season, but will he be worth his cap hit the next three seasons? Kind of like JT, not at all worth his contract and kind of "ruined" the Leafs (I'm glad they're not my team) in the latter half of his deal. Since there are quite a few players I like on the Preds I hope they turn this season around - but I don't think they will, they have to pass all the other teams to get into a playoff spot and they are in one of the better divisions.

[@bowser2onrs]

Inb4 Nashville blues run

[@Pantalaimon91]

Personally I felt they were on a phenomenal hot streak last second half rather than they were long term where they were, so I didn't buy the hype all that much. There's been concerns over Stamkos' 5 on 5 totals over the past couple years in the analytics community as well but not nearly bad enough for his start this year. I think they're struggling to gel and build chemistry in the new lineup. I expect they course correct but whether they do it in time for a playoff spot is the big question. My guess would be they narrowly miss by the end of the season.

[@Scantronimus466]

It is now June 2025. Utah is celebrating their first Stanley Cup victory after narrowly defeating the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7. Nashville has fired all their players, coaches, managers, and anyone even remotely associated with the team - including the concessions staff - after the Predators finished out a tragic 1-81 season. And Marc Andre-Fleury announces he is going to play yet another year of NHL hockey.

[@thumbthump]

Preds were 5-10 lat year before the 18 game point streak

[@TheHockeyGuy]

Every season is different, can't assume that they do that again.

[@JPMadden]

I was almost certain Nashville would beat Boston tonight. They were desperate and had the "hockey gods" on their side.

[@RobertHarridge]

One name: Ryan McDonagh. I think we need to admit, he’s underrated and makes any team he plays for better.

[@petermelville5524]

Chemistry is messed up and egos must be put in place. This is the coaches issue to set fresh systems and refine roles. Realistically, they only have a true #2 center with O’Reilly at this point in career. Stammer if at center is also a #2 or 3. Stammer and Marsie are gifted older players but need special systems to get them going. This could take 30 games, but they need stronger centers.

[@Clarfeldt]

If you really are a Boston fan should've waited for one more day. xD

[@Kev-O]

They’re gonna crush the Blackhawks on Friday

[@Hockeynut73]

Hockey fans know they have to be close to contention by US Thanksgiving 😊

[@captiankirkgames4385]

I expect some move up be playoff contenders not cup

[@roezak]

Saros can’t stand on his head every game of the year and make it across the finish line. Nashville has a lot of bad contracts that unless they all start performing now will only look worse and worse with each week.

[@eloydres]

The Nashville Preys

[@ilai7893]

Would be a Skjeime to see such a top heavy team not make it

[@christhornycroft3686]

Saros should be up at a .910+ save percentage if the Predators are going to be competitive, even with the additions, and you can say that about the majority of teams. An .875 isn't getting it done. Sure, you can blame the defence, but ultimately, it's not good enough.

[@davidmollenhauer7580]

Stamkos will have a career year in Nashville, in spite of his faltering start.

[@neeltheother2342]

What a title my guy!

[@tonykung8756]

All the preds have to do is lose another 20-30 games, fire their coach, have Barry trotz take over the bench, catch fire and make the playoffs, then lose in game 7 in the Cup Finals…

[@youngandfree93]

They probably the best 0-5 team in recent memory though. Could have won any of their games. The empty netters definitely skew stats

[@JoeKirwins]

“Oilers like to build tension, it’s what they do” We the fans of Oilers don’t need this 😭

[@jmgauvre]

yes, they will dig themselves out. NyQuist will have another career year.

[@ronpeacock9939]

there are a few top teams starting slow...

[@joshclemons3767]

Team needs to go on the road and get a break from the pressure at home. They haven’t been good at home like the used to be and this team last year was a better road team than home team. I think a road trip will help the team find their game as they play the villians

[@THEBIGLYO]

Unfortunately they are too old. Can't have this many old players

[@infinity-vm4ul]

Pittsburg wants to know your location.

[@JBTriple8]

Washington Capitals Enter the Chat

[@gamingintrospection]

The Oilers were the second oldest team in the league last year. They ended up in the Stanley Cup Final. Granted, they didn't win, but they went further than 30 other teams did with old players. I will admit though that their star players are in their prime as opposed to Nashville who wants 30-34 year olds to take up that 'star player' mantle.

[@peterroberts4415]

Islanders squad has arrived

[@Wogger72]

18-game point streak last season No reason that with the vets they have, they can do it again There are WINNERS on this team! PULL IT TOGETHER

[@tt128556]

That's why you don't pay $8M+ to 35-year old free agents, no matter how good they were 10 years ago.

[@andrewburney8075]

He was playing like an 8M player last season... it's not like he wasn't still good

[@Nathanielhiggerson66]

@@andrewburney8075On the PP1 with crazy personnel. 5v5 he wasnt.

[@jamesstemmler7620]

Real question does anyone know if goal differential minus empty netters exists as a tracked stat? I feel it would be a much better way of tracking it tbh.

[@connorwatts-b9n]

Pain

[@wild_insomnia]

this Nashville gives me last season Edmonton's vibe

[@richardlampman1497]

People need to relax. Nashville is not the first team to get off to a bad start after major roster additions. Give the guys time to get adjusted to each other. Sure they will be get it going !

[@jack-cn9yu]

I will always respect Stammer…but he is in NO way worth 8 million! Nashville COMPLETELY overpaid him!

[@TylerMorganShow]

Who is their coach?

[@justinwillness3162]

they got older and slower in a league that's younger and faster.

[@Vis_Electra]

what is this majestic jersey named?

[@TheHockeyGuy]

Ronning

[@TylerMorganShow]

Career plus minus is huge