"Loss to Colorado in 2nd Round" "Second round playoff exit at best": Fans react to Nashville Predators' projected roster for upcoming 2024/25 season

The NHL's official X account recently shared the projected roster for the Nashville Predators. The post also asked fans how they think the Predators will fare in the upcoming season with their new additions.

The 2023-24 campaign saw the Predators finish with a record of 47-30-5, fourth in the Central Division, and were eliminated in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Now with new GM Barry Trotz in charge, there are high expectations on the team.

Here’s a look at the projected lineup:

Forwards:

• Filip Forsberg - Ryan O'Reilly - Gustav Nyquist
• Steven Stamkos - Tommy Novak - Jonathan Marchessault
• Juuso Parssinen - Colton Sissons - Luke Evangelista
• Cole Smith - Michael McCarron - Mark Jankowski

Defense:

• Brady Skjei - Roman Josi
• Jeremy Lauzon - Alexandre Carrier
• Spencer Stastney - Luke Schenn

Goalies:

• Juuse Saros
• Scott Wedgewood

It did not take long for NHL fans to react to the Nashville Predators' roster as they replied to the post and shared their predictions.

"Third in Central. Loss to Colorado in 2nd Round," one fan predicted.

"Second round playoff exit at best" another fan said,

"Maybe WC of they go on another heater. Banking on a very old core and the worst center depth ain't it" one fan said,

Here are some more reactions from fans on X, including from those who think the team will go deep in the playoffs:

"If their top line played like they played last season with that second line and skjei added mamamam I wouldn’t be shocked if they win the cup" a fan said,

"Very strong indeed, will be fun to watch" a fan said,

"If it weren't for pure luck, the predators would've beaten the hapless Canucks in the playoffs in the hypothetical playoffs. No, of course not. But that's the way Canucks fans think about playing Edmonton. That's because Canucks fans are dumb." one angry fan wrote,

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Key acquisitions for Nashville Predators in the offseason

Steven Stamkos signed a four-year contract on July 1. He played 16 seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning and is their all-time leader in goals, points, and games. Last season, he had 81 points.

Jonathan Marchessault joined the team this offseason on a five-year contract. He had 69 points with the Vegas Golden Knights and won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2023.

Brady Skjei, 30, signed a seven-year contract. He had 47 points with the Carolina Hurricanes last season.

After spending the last two full seasons with the Dallas Stars, Scott Wedgewood agreed to a two-year contract with the Predators.