The Nashville Predators are gearing up for what may be a pivotal NHL Draft, armed with nine selections, including the fifth overall and a franchise-high three first-round picks. The team is particularly focused on addressing their center position, with General Manager Barry Trotz noting the depth of talent among prospective centers in this draft. With four teams ahead of them in the draft order, predictions vary about which players will be selected, adding to the intrigue as Trotz highlights the uncertainty and strategic discussions ahead of the event.
We're fortunate there is a number of good centers in this draft," says Predators General Manager Barry Trotz. "They all bring different elements. You talk to most draft experts, and they say two or three, I should say to eight or nine, it's a pretty close group, and it is.
I wouldn't be surprised if a name we have at three might come to us later, and vice versa for every team. The qualities that those teams really feel will be the difference maker will be the deciding vote and whoever is the influencer in the room for the team will be the difference maker.
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