Nashville Predators

Last season: 30-44-8, missed playoffs.

COACH: Andrew Brunette (third season with Nashville; 128-92-19 for career).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 vs. Columbus.

DEPARTURES: G Scott Wedgewood, F Colton Sissons, D Jeremy Lauzon, assistant coach Todd Richards.

ADDITIONS: C Brady Martin, LW Erik Haula, D Cameron Reid, D Nic Hague, D Nick Perbix, assistant coach Luke Richardson,

GOALIES: Juuse Saros (20-31-6, 2.98 goals-against average, 0.896 save percentage), Justus Annunen (15-15-1, 3.18, 0.883).

BETMGM STANLEY CUP ODDS: 125-1.

What to expect

The Predators fell far short of high Stanley Cup expectations a season ago after adding big free agents Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei. General manager Barry Trotz has tried to get bigger on the defensive end to

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