Predators' offseason leaves them short of true playoff contenders
Nashville added modest depth pieces but made minimal offseason moves, making playoff qualification possible but a deep Stanley Cup run unlikely without major improvements.
Khris Middleton could be the Wizards answer for competing - but not how you think
Washington added veterans and high-upside youth — including CJ McCollum, Cam Whitmore, Malaki Branham, and Tre Johnson — improving roster depth and Eastern Conference competitiveness.
