Predators Pre-Season Preview: The Wrap-Up

Our blogger panel has been talking all things Predators, and as we wrap up the round table, I have asked each of the bloggers to give their projected Central Division final standings for the upcoming season and to give a one word description of this year's team. Here are their responses:

Kris Martel

Oooh, this is a fun one. I always always always project the Predators as the Central Division champs at the beginning of the season, for whatever strange reasons I have, however I'm going to be more realistic this
year:

1)     Detroit Red Wings

2)      Chicago Blackhawks

3)      Nashville Predators

4)      Columbus Blue Jackets

5)      St. Louis Blues

I believe 4, if not all 5, of the Central Division teams will be in this season's Stanley Cup playoffs.

One word to describe the Predators: Intriguing

Ryan Porth

1. Chicago;

2. Detroit;

3. Nashville;

4. St. Louis;

5. Columbus

One word to describe the Predators: Inconsistent

Jeremy Gover

1. Nashville Predators (98 pts)

2. Detroit Red Wings (97 pts)

3. Chicago Blackhawks (94 pts)

4. St. Louis Blue (out of the playoffs)

5. Columbus Blue Jackets (out of the playoffs)

One word to describe the Predators: Dramatic

The View says Kudos to Jeremy for not only including the final projected standings, but points as well.

Amanda Dipaolo

1. Detroit

2. Chicago

3. Nashville

4. Columbus

5. St. Louis

One word to describe the Predators: Young

Patten Fuqua

Basically, as long as Lidstrom, Zetterberg, Datsyuk and Franzen are in Detroit, I'll pick this the same way. Columbus and St. Louis should both be better this season, but it's a tough division. I have St. Louis in last, but they could still be in playoff contention late in the season:

Detroit

Chicago

Nashville

Columbus

St. Louis

One word to describe the Predators: Underrated

AJ

1. Nashville (this is the season!)

2. Chicago

3. Detroit

4. St. Louis

5. Columbus

One word to describe the Predators: Golden (in more ways than one). Wait, that's six words. Damn...

Dirk Hoag

Chicago

Detroit

St. Louis

Nashville

Columbus

One word to describe the Predators: Intriguing

Buddy Oakes

Nashville                105

Chicago                 102

Detroit                    99

St. Louis                 95

Columbus               85

Again, another bold prediction with points included from Buddy

One word to describe the Predators: Resilient

Where have we heard that one before?

Jim Diamond

1. Chicago

2. Detroit

3. Nashville

4. St. Louis

5. Columbus

One word to describe the Predators: Resilient (said in best Barry Trotz voice)

So there you have it friends. The blogging community generally agrees that the Predators will be in the thick of the division race and will contend for a playoff spot. I tend to agree, especially if the young guys can make the jump to the next level of play.

This should be an exciting season for the Predators, and one that holds a lot of promise. The ability of the young guys to contribute will be key.

Thanks to our panel of bloggers for their contribution and insight. Be sure and check out their work for great insights into the Predators as the season unfolds.