The inspiration for the Nashville Predators' nickname was unearthed decades prior to the city receiving an NHL franchise. Nashville Predators [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyOTQ4ODkzNzYyMDcwMTQ0/usatsi_19812838_168400847_lowres.jpg] Nashville Predators Here's today's NHL Nugget – today's Wild Wednesday Rewind heads back decades when Nashville found bones of a saber-toothed tiger while building a downtown skyscraper. When the NHL awarded the city a franchise, the Nashville Predators were born. The inspiration for the Nashville Predators' nickname was unearthed decades prior to the city receiving an NHL franchise. (Don't see the video? Click here [https://thehockeynews.com/video/nhl-nugget-wild-wednesday-rewind-feb-19].) Brian T. Dessart takes fans on a distinctive ride through the historic-laden NHL with the #NHLNugget [https://nhlnugget.com/thn]. Check out NHLNugget.com [https://nhlnugget.com/home] to find where to follow NHL Nugget on social media.