Looking at the Nashville Predators heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule.
2014-15 record: 47-25-10, 104 points
Where they finished: 2nd in the Central Division, 3rd in the Western Conference, 6th in the league
Player Salaries: $65,246,249 (21)
Cap Payroll: $59,044,223
Bonuses: $3,000,000
Cap Space: $12,355,777
Forwards: $31,950,000 (12)
Defensemen: $21,286,000 (7)
Goalies: $7,725,000 (2)
In: Jamie Devane, LW (T – Tor), Cody Bass, RW (FA – Chi), Conor Allen, D (FA – NYR), Max Reinhart, C/LW (T – Cgy), Cody Hodgson, W/C (FA – Buf), Barret Jackman, D (FA – StL), Kristian Nakyva, D (FA-Europe)
Out: Cody Franson, D (FA – Buf), Mike Santorelli, C/RW (FA-Ana) Matt Cullen, LW/C (FA – Pit), Taylor Beck, RW/LW (T – Tor), Rich Clune, LW (FA-Minors), Magnus Hellberg, G (T – NYR), Joe Piskula, D (FA – Ana), Viktor Stalberg, RW/LW (FA – NYR)
Source: Sports Forecaster
Outlook for the Season:
Last season for the Nashville Predators ended with a hard-fought but disappointing series in the first round of the playoffs against the Chicago Blackhawks. It was one of the most entertaining series, with two of 6 games taking multiple OT periods to crown a winner. Captain Shea Weber was injured during Game 2, taking him out of the lineup for the rest of the series, injecting some uncertainty into a team that had been very, very good during the regular season. With Weber healthy and a largely unchanged roster, the Preds will again be a force to be reckoned with in the Central Division.
One of the most exciting names to watch this year will be Filip Forsberg. Forsberg, 20, was the Calder frontrunner for most of the year, but in a surprising turn of events, didn’t even make the list of finalists. Many cited his down play late in the season, but the fact remains that Forsberg lead the Preds’ offense in points (63), points/60 (2.65), and goals (26) last year. Nashville plays a fast, slick game with lots of puck movement that suits Forsberg’s style, so he’ll likely avoid the ‘sophomore slump’ that often plagues young players.
Keeping their focus on youth going, Nashville added center Cody Hodgson, 25, this summer. Hodgson was bought out by the Sabres after posting the worst numbers of his professional career, and elected to sign a one year “prove yourself” contract with the Preds. As with most skaters from teams that tanked last season, it’s difficult to know how much of Hodgson’s stats were a sign of decline, and how much was the environment in which he played. Likely to join the 3rd or 4th line, Hodgson should definitely see an improvement in his production – last year was the first time his Shooting percentage has ever dropped below 11 percent.
The Preds also have a few youngsters hoping to make a full time transition to the NHL this year. Kevin Fiala, 18, only played one game with the club in the regular season, but is committed to making the NHL roster this year. He returned to Nashville early so he could train before development camp, and GM David Poile was very impressed by his dedication. Another name to watch is Max Reinhart, 23. Acquired from the Flames for a conditional 4th round pick, Reinhart has spent most of his career in the AHL, but could be a forward Nashville is counting on to provide them depth as the season goes on.
This season, the Nashville defense looks no less daunting, with the top pair of Shea Weber and Roman Josi returning. With 43 and 54 points respectively, and 15 goals each, the two are always part of the Norris conversation, though neither of them was a finalist last year. There are some concerns that Weber is slowing down as he recently turned 30, and while it’s true that this pair has the highest Scoring Chances Against per 60 of any Nashville defender with more than 50 games, their 25.4 SCA/60 average is right at league average. Couple that with the 25+ minutes per game the two play, and they still remain one of the most dangerous duos in the league. Aside from the well known names, the Preds host a strong roster of Dmen including Ryan Ellis, Mattias Ekholm, and Seth Jones. They even added former St Louis Blues player Barret Jackman for when they need some extra size on the ice.
Pekka Rinne should be strong in net again this year. He had a great bounce back season in 14/15, posting a 0.923 Save Percentage – his highest since 11/12, and coming in second in Vezina voting. The Finnish net minder has been plagued by injury throughout the last few seasons, but when he’s healthy, he’s one of the best goalies in the league.
With Rinne in top form, the youthful offense going at full speed, and a strong defensive core, the Predators a popular pre-season pick to compete for the number one spot in the Western Conference.
Trending Up:
Seth Jones: The 2013 4th overall pick impressed again in his second full NHL season, putting up 27 points for 1.01 points/60. Of the Nashville defenders, he held the second highest all situation Corsi For % (a shot based measure of possession) at 54.6%, only behind Ryan Ellis.
Probably the most important indicator of how far his game has come: after Weber was hurt in the playoffs, it was Jones who stepped in and filled those minutes, jumping from 15 minutes a game to over 24. Jones also received an invite to play for Team USA at the World Championship, putting up 4 points in 10 games and earning a bronze medal. This season, look for Jones to continue grabbing more ice time as he establishes himself as the next marquee defenseman.
Trending Down:
GM David Poile: In one of the more controversial decisions of the offseason, Predators GM Poile re-signed Center Mike Ribeiro to a two year, $3.5mil/year contract. The controversy isn’t because of the numbers, which are very reasonable, but because Ribeiro is embroiled in the middle of a civil suit filed by a woman seeking damages for sexual assault when she was 18 and working for him as a nanny.
Re-signing Ribeiro sent ripples of shock through the hockey community, and many women outwardly expressed their disgust with the move – and Poile’s statements calling Ribeiro a family man and a “person of character”. With Nashville hosting the All Star Game in 2016, it’s not a stretch to wonder if this will have a monetary impact, as many female fans have decided to boycott the event, and all Predators games. It also means that Poile is on the hook for any further issues Ribeiro may have, especially if more evidence comes to light in this civil suit.
Trade Deadline Outlook:
While fans rest easy when Rinne is in net, the backup situation, however, is a cause for concern. Carter Hutton started 17 games last season, posting a 0.902 Save Percentage, which is…not good. 24 year old Marek Mazanec started 22 games in 13/14 with again…a 0.902 Save Percentage, sending him back to the AHL. If Rinne goes down for any length of time, expect Nashville to be in the market for someone more reliable between the pipes.
Projected 2015-16 Range: Playoff Chances: Lock
Written by Carolyn Wilke, who can be found on twitter@Classlicity
Predators: Outlook | Lines and Roster | Top Prospects | Draft History | Stats | Schedule
Potential line combinations, defensive pairings, and goalies.
Filip Forsberg – Mike Ribeiro – James Neal
Colin Wilson – Mike Fisher – Craig Smith
Kevin Fiala – Calle Jarnkrok – Cody Hodgson
Eric Nystrom – Paul Gaustad – Gabriel Bourque
Colton Sissons – Steve Moses
Roman Josi – Shea Weber
Mattias Ekholm – Seth Jones
Barret Jackman – Ryan Ellis
Victor Bartley
Pekka Rinne
Carter Hutton
| FORWARDS | HT/WT | BIRTHDATE | ACQUIRED |
| Pontus Aberg (RW/LW) | 5’11″/189lbs | 9/23/1993 | Nas ’12 (2/37) |
| Viktor Arvidsson (RW/LW) | 5’9″/172lbs | 4/8/1993 | Nas ’14 (4/112) |
| Cody Bass (RW) | 6’0″/203lbs | 1/7/1987 | FA ’15 |
| Gabriel Bourque (LW/RW) | 5’10″/192lbs | 9/23/1990 | Nas ’09 (5/132) |
| Patrick Cehlin (RW/LW) | 5’11″/176lbs | 7/27/1991 | Nas ’10 (5/126) |
| Jamie Devane (LW) | 6’5″/217lbs | 2/20/1991 | T-Tor ’15 |
| Kevin Fiala (LW/RW) | 5’10″/180lbs | 7/22/1996 | Nas ’14 (1/11) |
| Mike Fisher (C) | 6’1″/215lbs | 6/5/1980 | T-Ott ’11 |
| Filip Forsberg (LW/RW) | 6’1″/186lbs | 8/13/1994 | T-Wsh ’13 |
| Paul Gaustad (C) | 6’5″/223lbs | 2/3/1982 | T-Buf ’12 |
| Felix Girard (C) | 5’10″/185lbs | 5/9/1994 | Nas ’13 (4/95) |
| Max Gortz (RW) | 6’3″/196lbs | 1/28/1993 | Nas ’12 (6/172) |
| Cody Hodgson (W/C) | 6’0″/192lbs | 2/18/1990 | FA ’15 |
| Calle Jarnkrok (C) | 5’11″/156lbs | 9/25/1991 | T-Det ’14 |
| Vladislav Kamenev (C/LW) | 6’2″/203lbs | 8/12/1996 | Nas ’14 (2/42) |
| Justin Kirkland (LW) | 6’2″/175lbs | 8/2/1996 | Nas ’14 (3/62) |
| Saku Maenalanen (RW) | 6’3″/176lbs | 5/29/1994 | Nas ’13 (5/125) |
| Simon Moser (LW/RW) | 6’2″/215lbs | 3/10/1989 | S-Nas ’13 |
| Steve Moses (RW) | 5’9″/170lbs | 8/9/1989 | S-Nas ’15 |
| Tyler Moy (C) | 6’0″/195lbs | 7/18/1995 | Nas ’15 (6/175) |
| Wade Murphy (RW) | 5’11″/176lbs | 10/22/1993 | Nas ’13 (7/185) |
| James Neal (RW/LW) | 6’2″/208lbs | 9/3/1987 | T-Pit ’14 |
| Thomas Novak (C) | 6’1″/179lbs | 4/28/1997 | Nas ’15 (3/85) |
| Eric Nystrom (LW/RW) | 6’1″/193lbs | 2/14/1983 | FA ’13 |
| Nick Oliver (C/LW) | 6’3″/205lbs | 5/4/1991 | Nas ’09 (4/110) |
| Emil Pettersson (C) | 6’1″/158lbs | 1/14/1994 | Nas ’13 (6/155) |
| Max Reinhart (C/LW) | 6’1″/190lbs | 2/4/1992 | T-Cgy ’15 |
| Mike Ribeiro (C) | 6’0″/177lbs | 2/10/1980 | FA ’14 |
| Anthony Richard (C) | 5’10″/163lbs | 12/20/1996 | Nas ’15 (4/100) |
| Miikka Salomaki (LW/RW) | 5’11″/198lbs | 3/9/1993 | Nas ’11 (2/52) |
| Colton Sissons (C/RW) | 6’1″/187lbs | 11/5/1993 | Nas ’12 (2/50) |
| Craig Smith (RW) | 6’1″/202lbs | 9/5/1989 | Nas ’09 (4/98) |
| Zachary Stepan (C) | 6’0″/165lbs | 1/6/1994 | Nas ’12 (4/112) |
| Yakov Trenin (C/LW) | 6’2″/194lbs | 1/13/1997 | Nas ’15 (2/55) |
| Jimmy Vesey (LW) | 6’1″/194lbs | 5/26/1993 | Nas ’12 (3/66) |
| Austin Watson (C/RW) | 6’4″/193lbs | 1/13/1992 | Nas ’10 (1/18) |
| Colin Wilson (W/C) | 6’1″/216lbs | 10/20/1989 | Nas ’08 (1/7) |
| DEFENSEMEN | HT/WT | BIRTHDATE | ACQUIRED |
| Conor Allen (D) | 6’1″/210lbs | 1/31/1990 | FA ’15 |
| Johan Alm (D) | 6’3″/209lbs | 1/28/1992 | S-Nas ’14 |
| Taylor Aronson (D) | 6’1″/205lbs | 12/30/1991 | Nas ’10 (3/78) |
| Victor Bartley (D) | 6’0″/203lbs | 2/17/1988 | S-Nas ’11 |
| Anthony Bitetto (D) | 6’1″/210lbs | 7/15/1990 | Nas ’10 (6/168) |
| Alexandre Carrier (D) | 5’11″/174lbs | 10/8/1996 | Nas ’15 (4/115) |
| Jonathan Diaby (D) | 6’5″/223lbs | 11/16/1994 | Nas ’13 (3/64) |
| Jack Dougherty (D) | 6’1″/186lbs | 5/25/1996 | Nas ’14 (2/51) |
| Mattias Ekholm (D) | 6’4″/204lbs | 5/24/1990 | Nas ’09 (4/102) |
| Ryan Ellis (D) | 5’10″/175lbs | 1/3/1991 | Nas ’09 (1/11) |
| Aaron Irving (D) | 6’1″/185lbs | 3/3/1996 | Nas ’14 (6/162) |
| Barret Jackman (D) | 6’0″/203lbs | 3/5/1981 | FA ’15 |
| Joonas Jarvinen (D) | 6’3″/212lbs | 5/1/1989 | S-Nas ’12 |
| Seth Jones (D) | 6’4″/205lbs | 10/3/1994 | Nas ’13 (1/4) |
| Roman Josi (D) | 6’1″/192lbs | 6/1/1990 | Nas ’08 (2/38) |
| Teemu Kivihalme (D) | 5’11″/161lbs | 6/17/1995 | Nas ’13 (5/140) |
| Joonas Lyytinen (D) | 6’0″/154lbs | 4/4/1995 | Nas ’14 (5/132) |
| Kristian Nakyva (D) | 6’0″/198lbs | 11/18/1990 | S-Nas ’15 |
| Garrett Noonan (D) | 6’0″/205lbs | 1/28/1991 | Nas ’11 (4/112) |
| Jaynen Rissling (D) | 6’4″/223lbs | 9/21/1993 | T-Wsh ’14 |
| Mikko Vainonen (D) | 6’3″/222lbs | 4/11/1994 | Nas ’12 (4/118) |
| Scott Valentine (D) | 6’2″/201lbs | 5/2/1991 | FA ’11 |
| Shea Weber (D) | 6’4″/233lbs | 8/14/1985 | Nas ’03 (2/49) |
| GOALIES | HT/WT | BIRTHDATE | ACQUIRED |
| Carter Hutton (G) | 6’1″/195lbs | 12/19/1985 | FA ’13 |
| Janne Juvonen (G) | 6’1″/183lbs | 10/3/1994 | Nas ’13 (7/203) |
| Marek Mazanec (G) | 6’4″/187lbs | 7/18/1991 | Nas ’12 (6/179) |
| Pekka Rinne (G) | 6’5″/204lbs | 11/3/1982 | Nas ’04 (8/258) |
| Juuse Saros (G) | 5’10″/178lbs | 4/19/1995 | Nas ’13 (4/99) |
| Evan Smith (G) | 6’6″/174lbs | 2/27/1997 | Nas ’15 (7/205) |
| Karel Vejmelka (G) | 6’3″/202lbs | 5/25/1996 | Nas ’15 (5/145) |
Predators: Outlook | Lines and Roster | Top Prospects | Draft History | Stats | Schedule
Some top Nashville Predators prospect lists heading into the season.
| Rk | myNHLTradeRumors | The Hockey News | Corey Pronman ESPN | Hockey’s Future | NHL.com |
| 1 | Kevin Fiala | Kevin Fiala | Kevin Fiala | Kevin Fiala | Kevin Fiala |
| 2 | Jimmy Vesey | Vladislav Kamenev | Vladislav Kamenev | Juuse Saros | Jimmy Vesey |
| 3 | Colton Sissons | Yakov Trenin | Juuse Saros | Jimmy Vesey | Juuse Saros |
| 4 | Juuse Saros | Colton Sissons | Jimmy Vesey | Vladislav Kamenev | Viktor Arvidsson |
| 5 | Vladislav Kamenev | Jimmy Vesey | Viktor Arvidsson | Viktor Arvidsson | Colton Sissons |
| 6 | Viktor Arvidsson | Juuse Saros | Steve Moses | Pontus Aberg | |
| 7 | Austin Watson | Austin Watson | Miikka Salomaki | Yakov Trenin | |
| 8 | Yakov Trenin | Miikka Salomaki | Alexandre Carrier | Justin Kirkland | |
| 9 | Miikka Salomaki | Marek Mazanec | Colton Sissons | Marek Mazanec | |
| 10 | Jack Dougherty | Jack Dougherty | Thomas Novak | Miikka Salomaki |
* Different sites have different guidelines for who is a ‘prospect.’
1. Kevin Fiala: Left Wing – 5’10” / 180 – Last year the Preds had rookie sensation Filip Forsberg take the NHL by storm and was an early Calder Trophy favorite. Fiala hopes to repeat that performance but will have some monster competition in Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel, timing is everything! Fiala spent parts of last season on five different teams as a 19 year old playing pro hockey in Sweden and North America. He played 20 games for HV71 in the SHL and represented Sweden in both the WJC and the WC. He played 33 games in the AHL where he scored 20 points and finally made his NHL debut playing one regular season game at the end of the season as well as game four against Chicago in the Conference Quarter-finals. He will have to win a job out of training camp, but he is projected to make the team out of training camp and could play the wing on a line with Calle Jarnkrok and Cody Hodgson.
2. Jimmy Vesey: Left Wing – 6’1” / 194 – Vesey had a breakout season for Harvard scoring 58 points to lead his team in scoring and to an ECAC Championship. He won several individual awards including ECAC and Ivy League player of the year and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker award. He also represented team USA at the WJC in 2013 scoring five points in seven games helping USA to win the Gold and again played for USA last year at the WC winning the Bronze Medal scoring three points in nine games. Vesey will return to Harvard for his senior year as a 22 year old and will make his pro debut at the end of the school year. He has the size and skill to walk right into the NHL now.
3. Colton Sissons: Centre – 6’1” / 187 – After seeing 17 games with Nashville in his first year as a pro, Sissons played the entire year in the AHL in his second season and put up back-to-back 25 goal seasons and was named an alternate captain. Sissons is a heart and soul type player who is sound defensively, has offensive up side and is a team first player. He is on a scoring line in the AHL but projects as an excellent third line centre in the NHL. He may need a little more time in the AHL but will be an impact player when he arrives.
4. Juuse Saros: Goalie – 5’10” / 178 – Shortly after he was drafted in the fourth round, Saros had a breakout performance for Finland at the ’13 WJC posting a 1.57 GAA and a .943 save% to lead Finland to the Gold Medal. Last year he played for HPK in Finland posting impressive stats again against pros with a 2.14 GAA, and a .929 save%. He was also named to team Finland at the WC but was limited to one game and posted a shutout as Pekka Rinne’s backup. Saros will make his North American debut this year in the AHL and may see a few seasons there playing the starting role with Milwaukee as Rinne is the incumbent in Nashville. There is no need to rush the heir apparent in Saros who projects to be the next franchise goalie.
5. Vladislav Kamenev: Left Wing – 6’2” / 203 – Kamenev has had his KHL mutually terminated which will allow him to come over to North America. Kamenev has played the last two years in the KHL against men and as a 19 year old will likely play this season in the AHL. Kamenev has also represented Russia at the WJC in a checking line role and still managed to produce four points in seven games. More of a two-way player than a typical flashy offensive Russian forward his game should translate well in North America, the question is how long will he be in the AHL before he earns a regular spot in Nashville?
Expanded Top 10 Nashville Predators prospects with videos and stats can be read here.
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A look at the Nashville Predators drafting from 2010 to 2015.
| 2015 Draft | ||||
| Round | # | Player | Pos | Drafted From |
| 2 | 55 | Yakov Trenin | C | Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) |
| 3 | 85 | Tom Novak | C | Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) |
| 4 | 100 | Anthony Richard | C | Val d’Or Foreurs (QMJHL) |
| 4 | 115 | Alexandre Carrier | D | Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) |
| 5 | 145 | Karel Vejmelka | G | Pardubice Jrs. (Czech Rep.) |
| 6 | 175 | Tyler Moy | F | Harvard University (ECAC) |
| 7 | 205 | Evan Smith | G | Austin Bruins (NAHL) |
| 2014 Draft | ||||
| Round | # | Player | Pos | Drafted From |
| 1 | 11 | Kevin Fiala | C | HV71 Jonkoping (SweHL) |
| 2 | 42 | Vladislav Kamenev | L | Magnitigorsk-2 (Russia Jrs.) |
| 2 | 51 | Jack Dougherty | D | U.S. National Under-18 Team (USHL) |
| 3 | 62 | Justin Kirkland | L | Kelowna Rockets (WHL) |
| 4 | 112 | Viktor Arvidsson | R | Skelleftea AIK (SweHL) |
| 5 | 132 | Joonas Lyytinen | D | KalPa Kuopio (SM-liiga) |
| 6 | 162 | Aaron Irving | D | Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) |
| 2013 Draft | ||||
| Round | # | Player | Pos | Drafted From |
| 1 | 4 | Seth Jones | D | Portland Winterhawks (WHL) |
| 3 | 64 | Jonathan-Ismael Diaby | D | Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) |
| 4 | 95 | Felix Girard | C | Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) |
| 4 | 99 | Juuse Saros | G | HPK Jrs. (Finland) |
| 5 | 125 | Saku Maenalanen | F | Karpat Jrs. (Finland) |
| 5 | 140 | Teemu Kivihalme | D | Burnsville (Minn. H.S.) |
| 6 | 155 | Emil Pettersson | C | Timra Jrs. (Sweden) |
| 6 | 171 | Tommy Veilleux | L | Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) |
| 7 | 185 | Wade Murphy | F | Penticton Vees (BCHL) |
| 7 | 203 | Janne Juvonen | G | Pelicans Jrs (Finland) |
| 2012 Draft | ||||
| Round | # | Player | Pos | Drafted From |
| 2 | 37 | Pontus Aberg | L | Djurgardens IF Stockholm (SEL) |
| 2 | 50 | Colton Sissons | R | Kelowna Rockets (WHL) |
| 3 | 66 | Jimmy Vesey | L | South Shore (EJHL) |
| 3 | 89 | Brendan Leipsic | C | Portland Winterhawks (WHL) |
| 4 | 112 | Zachary Stepan | C | Shattuck St. Mary’s (Minn. H.S.) |
| 4 | 118 | Mikko Vainonen | D | HIFK Jrs. (Finland) |
| 6 | 164 | Simon Fernholm | D | Huddinge Jrs. (Sweden) |
| 6 | 172 | Max Gortz | R | Farjestads BK Karlstad (SEL) |
| 6 | 179 | Marek Mazanec | G | Plzen HC (Czech) |
| 2011 Draft | ||||
| Round | # | Player | Pos | Drafted From |
| 2 | 38 | Magnus Hellberg | G | Almtuna IS (Swe-1) |
| 2 | 52 | Miikka Salomaki | F | Karpat (SM-liiga) |
| 4 | 94 | Josh Shalla | L | Saginaw Spirit (OHL) |
| 4 | 112 | Garrett Noonan | D | Boston University (H-East) |
| 5 | 142 | Simon Karlsson | D | Malmo Jrs (Sweden) |
| 6 | 170 | Chase Balisy | F | Western Michigan University (CCHA) |
| 7 | 202 | Brent Andrews | C | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) |
| 2010 Draft | ||||
| Round | # | Player | Pos | Drafted From |
| 1 | 18 | Austin Watson | C | Peterborough Petes (OHL) |
| 3 | 78 | Taylor Aronson | D | Portland Winterhawks (WHL) |
| 5 | 126 | Patrick Cehlin | R | Djurgardens IF Stockholm (SEL) |
| 6 | 168 | Anthony Bitetto | D | Indiana Ice (USHL) |
| 7 | 194 | David Elsner | R | Landshut Cannibals (2.GBun) |
| 7 | 198 | Joonas Rask | F | Ilves Tampere (SM-liiga) |
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Nashville Predators 2014-15 player stats.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PP | SH | GW | S | S% |
| Filip Forsberg | 82 | 26 | 37 | 63 | 15 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 237 | 11 |
| Mike Ribeiro | 82 | 15 | 47 | 62 | 11 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 96 | 15.6 |
| Roman Josi | 81 | 15 | 40 | 55 | 15 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 201 | 7.5 |
| Shea Weber | 78 | 15 | 30 | 45 | 15 | 72 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 237 | 6.3 |
| Craig Smith | 82 | 23 | 21 | 44 | 11 | 44 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 252 | 9.1 |
| Colin Wilson | 77 | 20 | 22 | 42 | 19 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 172 | 11.6 |
| Mike Fisher | 59 | 19 | 20 | 39 | 4 | 39 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 111 | 17.1 |
| James Neal | 67 | 23 | 14 | 37 | 12 | 57 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 221 | 10.4 |
| Ryan Ellis | 58 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 8 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 7.6 |
| Seth Jones | 82 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 123 | 6.5 |
| Matt Cullen | 62 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 90 | 7.8 |
| Mattias Ekholm | 80 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 12 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 86 | 8.1 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | 74 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 95 | 7.4 |
| Taylor Beck | 62 | 8 | 8 | 16 | -4 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 78 | 10.3 |
| Paul Gaustad | 73 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 54 | 7.4 |
| Gabriel Bourque | 69 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 3.9 |
| Eric Nystrom | 60 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 11.7 |
| Derek Roy | 26 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 2.9 |
| Viktor Stalberg | 25 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 7.4 |
| Victor Bartley | 37 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Anton Volchenkov | 46 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Olli Jokinen | 48 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 3.6 |
| Mike Santorelli | 22 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 2.3 |
| Cody Franson | 23 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 2.9 |
| Mark Arcobello | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 33.3 |
| Miikka Salomaki | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25 |
| Rich Clune | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Piskula | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Bitetto | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kevin Fiala | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Goalie | GPI | GS | MIN | GAA | W | L | OT | SO | SA | GA | SV% |
| Pekka Rinne | 64 | 64 | 3851 | 2.18 | 41 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 1807 | 140 | 0.923 |
| Carter Hutton | 18 | 17 | 1010 | 2.61 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 450 | 44 | 0.902 |
| Marek Mazanec | 2 | 1 | 106 | 2.26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 4 | 0.915 |
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A look at the Nashville Predators 2015-16 schedule.
| DATE | Opp. | RESULT |
| Thu, Oct 8 | vs. Car | 8:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Oct 10 | vs. Edm | 7:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Oct 13 | @ NJ | 7:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Oct 15 | @ NYI | 7:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Oct 17 | @ Ott | 7:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Oct 20 | vs. TB | 8:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Oct 22 | vs. Ana | 8:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs. Pit | 8:00 PM ET |
| Wed, Oct 28 | @ SJ | 10:30 PM ET |
| Sat, Oct 31 | @ LA | 4:00 PM ET |
| Sun, Nov 1 | @ Ana | 8:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Nov 5 | @ Min | 8:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Nov 7 | vs. StL | 8:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Nov 10 | vs. Ott | 8:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Nov 12 | vs. Tor | 8:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Nov 14 | vs. Wpg | 7:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Nov 17 | vs. Ana | 8:00 PM ET |
| Fri, Nov 20 | @ CBJ | 7:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Nov 21 | @ Min | 8:00 PM ET |
| Mon, Nov 23 | @ NYR | 7:00 PM ET |
| Wed, Nov 25 | @ Buf | 7:00 PM ET |
| Fri, Nov 27 | @ Phi | 3:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Nov 28 | vs. Buf | 8:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Dec 1 | vs. Ari | 8:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Dec 3 | vs. Fla | 8:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Dec 5 | @ Det | 7:00 PM ET |
| Mon, Dec 7 | @ Bos | 7:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Dec 8 | @ Chi | 8:30 PM ET |
| Thu, Dec 10 | vs. Chi | 8:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Dec 12 | vs. Col | 8:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Dec 15 | vs. Cgy | 8:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Dec 17 | @ StL | 8:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Dec 19 | vs. Min | 8:00 PM ET |
| Mon, Dec 21 | vs. Mtl | 8:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Dec 26 | vs. Det | 8:00 PM ET |
| Mon, Dec 28 | vs. NYR | 8:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Dec 29 | @ StL | 8:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Dec 31 | @ Dal | 8:30 PM ET |
| Sat, Jan 2 | @ Car | 7:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Jan 5 | vs. Wpg | 8:00 PM ET |
| Fri, Jan 8 | @ Col | 9:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Jan 9 | @ Ari | 9:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Jan 12 | @ Chi | 8:30 PM ET |
| Thu, Jan 14 | @ Wpg | 8:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Jan 16 | vs. Min | 8:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Jan 19 | vs. Chi | 8:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Jan 21 | @ Wpg | 8:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Jan 23 | @ Edm | 10:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Jan 26 | @ Van | 10:00 PM ET |
| Wed, Jan 27 | @ Cgy | 9:30 PM ET |
| Tue, Feb 2 | vs. StL | 8:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Feb 4 | vs. Phi | 8:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Feb 6 | vs. SJ | 8:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Feb 9 | vs. Wsh | 8:00 PM ET |
| Fri, Feb 12 | @ TB | 7:30 PM ET |
| Sat, Feb 13 | @ Fla | 7:00 PM ET |
| Mon, Feb 15 | vs. Dal | 8:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Feb 18 | vs. Bos | 8:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Feb 20 | vs. LA | 8:00 PM ET |
| Mon, Feb 22 | @ Mtl | 7:30 PM ET |
| Tue, Feb 23 | @ Tor | 7:30 PM ET |
| Thu, Feb 25 | @ Chi | 8:30 PM ET |
| Sat, Feb 27 | vs. StL | 3:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Mar 1 | vs. Dal | 8:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Mar 3 | vs. NJ | 8:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Mar 5 | @ Col | 3:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Mar 8 | @ Wpg | 8:00 PM ET |
| Wed, Mar 9 | @ Cgy | 9:30 PM ET |
| Sat, Mar 12 | @ Van | 10:00 PM ET |
| Mon, Mar 14 | @ Edm | 9:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Mar 17 | vs. NYI | 8:00 PM ET |
| Fri, Mar 18 | @ Wsh | 7:00 PM ET |
| Mon, Mar 21 | vs. LA | 8:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Mar 24 | vs. Van | 8:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Mar 26 | vs. CBJ | 8:00 PM ET |
| Mon, Mar 28 | vs. Col | 8:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Mar 29 | @ Dal | 8:30 PM ET |
| Thu, Mar 31 | @ Pit | 7:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Apr 2 | vs. SJ | 8:00 PM ET |
| Tue, Apr 5 | vs. Col | 8:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Apr 7 | vs. Ari | 8:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Apr 9 | @ Dal | 8:00 PM ET |
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