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If Predators' Struggles Continue, What Change Comes First?

The Predators can't continue seeing the losses pile up without some changes coming in the near future.

Rob Couch • Nov 8th, 2024

The more the Nashville Predators lose and fall behind in the standings, the more pressure will be on the organization to do something in order to mix things up and give the team a spark.

Shuffling of lines, calling different players up, and even calling the team out hasn't worked and Nashville is now 4-9-1 and sit dead last in the league through the first month of the season. While there is lots of time to turn things around, the season moves quickly for teams playing from behind.

If the Predators don't start winning immediately, something more drastic than what we've already seen is going to happen. General manager Barry Trotz already indicated he's preparing for a rebuild plan, whether that was to light a fire under the current players or he's gearing up to make more changes.

Of the many possible changes that can happen, what comes first?