myboomisdoom
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Are there any Nashville Predator fans on the forum? And if so what are your thoughts on the new coach and potential free agent signings this offseason?
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preds1
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Yeah, think I'm the only one. 
Lavi will bring a different style altogether, and he's a lot more animated than Trotz.
More up-tempo and geared towards offense.
He'll send in 2 on the forecheck to try and pin it in their zone. Should be a good change.
Only downside is Mitch Korn (goalie coach) went to Washington too.
That's the biggest off-season loss.
Free agent signings? I don't expect much, although Poile has mentioned he wants a top-6.
I've heard rumors of Mike Cammalleri or Mayson Raymond thrown around, but that's about it.
Doubt we're in the running for Statsny, Spezza, Kesler, Vanek, etc.
Could be wrong, but I expect a similar line-up as last year.
Lavi will bring a different style altogether, and he's a lot more animated than Trotz.
More up-tempo and geared towards offense.
He'll send in 2 on the forecheck to try and pin it in their zone. Should be a good change.
Only downside is Mitch Korn (goalie coach) went to Washington too.
That's the biggest off-season loss.
Free agent signings? I don't expect much, although Poile has mentioned he wants a top-6.
I've heard rumors of Mike Cammalleri or Mayson Raymond thrown around, but that's about it.
Doubt we're in the running for Statsny, Spezza, Kesler, Vanek, etc.
Could be wrong, but I expect a similar line-up as last year.
myboomisdoom
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I am looking forward to the new style that Lavi brings for sure. The Neal trade got me real excited, just hoping that Poile can work some magic and get a legit top-6 center to feed him the puck. Although I am completely against bringing in Lecavilier. I thought that it was interesting to note that Jarnkrok is not in development camp this week, I guess that means he has a definite spot on the final roster. I agree with losing Korn being the biggest loss of the offseason. Fortunately, the new goalie coach was his assistant for years and hopefully will be just as successful.
preds1
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Agree, thrilled with Neal. He and Craig Smith should do well together.
Not impressed with signing Jokinen, but I get bringing in a vet for a young team.
Now that Fisher will be out 6 months after rupturing his achilles, I'm warming to the idea of bringing in Lecavilier.
Right now it looks like Wilson, Jarnkrok, Cullen / Olli Jokinen, and Goose down the middle.
That's pretty weak, especially after the Central Division loaded up in free agency.
It'll be a tough year.
Not impressed with signing Jokinen, but I get bringing in a vet for a young team.
Now that Fisher will be out 6 months after rupturing his achilles, I'm warming to the idea of bringing in Lecavilier.
Right now it looks like Wilson, Jarnkrok, Cullen / Olli Jokinen, and Goose down the middle.
That's pretty weak, especially after the Central Division loaded up in free agency.
It'll be a tough year.
myboomisdoom
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Camp will be interesting this year with the influx of centers and forwards Poile has brought in the last few weeks. I forsee a trade in the future with this team. I believe we will line up Ribiero, Roy, Jarnkrok, and Goose down the middle. Wings will be wide open and I believe the losers (Cullen, Wilson) are tossed around as trade bait to possibly bring in another solide D-man or used to try and capture Evander Kane. If the season is lost we can sell Roy and Ribiero to desperate teams at the trade deadline for prospects just like we did with Marty and Legwand.
