Bryan Bastin

There’s a lot of positivity for the Predators heading into the new season, but Bryan argues that pettiness is much more fun, and so he’s offering up a guide to being a hater and some teams you should…

Dec 10, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a Nashville Predators logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Seattle Kraken left wing Brandon Tanev (13) celebrates his goal with his teammates against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Oct 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (3) gets hit in the face and is taken off against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

It wasn’t always pretty. In fact, there may only be a handful of moments from Nashville’s 3-2 victory over Chicago one could call any version of “beautiful”, but they got the job done regardless.

Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) takes the ice before the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends Tampa Bay Lightning center Conor Geekie (14) during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Nov 11, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) skates in for a face off during the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Nov 25, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) celebrates his goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

Dec 4, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros (74) makes a save on a shot from Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images