| Pos | Role | Name |
| C | 1 | Ryan Johansen  ActiveRyan Johansen says he's in the best shape of his life and he's ready for a breakout season. The Predators gave up talented blue liner Seth Jones so that they could acquire Johansen from the Blue Jackets. "No doubt last year I had a setback," Johansen said. "With how I feel right now in this moment and learning over my five years in the league, I feel like I'm in the best shape of my life. Strength-wise, I'm the biggest I've been, strongest I've been, most mature my body's been." If he really is as committed as he says, Johansen could be in for a big year. He's proven in the past that he's fully capable of scoring 30-plus goals and/or 70-plus points. Sep 24 |
| 2 | Mike Ribeiro ActiveThe Predators want more from Mike Ribeiro next season. "Mike really needs to have the summer of his life to regain his position back on the top two lines," GM David Poile said. Ribeiro struggled in the postseason, so the team wants to see him improve his conditioning. He put up 50 points during the 2015-16 campaign and he has one season left on his contract. May 18 |
| 3 | Mike Fisher ActiveMike Fisher has officially been named as the new captain of the Nashville Predators. "It's really special to be wearing the 'C,'" Fisher said. "There's no question it's an honor, and I'm very grateful for the opportunity to wear it for a great organization, great people and a great team. I couldn’t be happier, and I'm excited. I'm looking forward to the season and it's going to be a fun challenge." He is the seventh captain in franchise history. Sep 8 |
| 4 | Calle Jarnkrok ActiveCalle Jarnkrok has agreed to a six-year, $12 million contract with the Nashville Predators. He will make $1.7 million in 2016-17, $1.8 million in 2017-18, $2.1 million in 2018-19, $2.2 million in 2019-20 and 2020-21, and $2 million in 2021-22. The 24-year-old forward played in 81 matches with the Predators last season. Jarnkrok notched 14 goals and 30 points over that span, while seeing some time alongside Ryan Johansen and James Neal in the second half. He will probably be shifted around the lineup again in 2016-17. Jul 27 |
| 5 | Colton Sissons ActiveColton Sissons is expected to be Nashville's fourth-line center next season. GM David Poile referred to Sissons as the "heir apparent" to departing veteran Paul Gaustad. The 22-year-old Sissons has 51 games of NHL experience, including 34 during the 2015-16 campaign. Jun 9 |
| LW | 1 | Colin Wilson ActiveThe Nashville Predators are hoping Colin Wilson will be more well-rounded in 2016-17. More specifically, Nashville wants Wilson to play in the regular season like he does in the playoffs. In 2015-16 he was limited to just 24 points in 64 regular season games, but during the 2016 postseason he had 13 points in 14 contests. Wilson is certainly aware of the contrast and attributes it to his focus on helping the Predators succeed in the playoffs. The goal then is to think like that throughout the campaign. "When it's just like such a short period, you have to go out there and win," Wilson said. "It's just different than an 82-game schedule. I think you kind of get lost, go into slumps, so I've got to embrace every game, embrace every moment. That mindset has been successful for me, so I'll be trying to do it next year." May 26 |
| 2 | Kevin Fiala ActiveKevin Fiala wants to be in the NHL next season. "I wanted to be of course in the NHL last year, but that doesn't matter," Fiala said. "I'm still young. I'm 19. I have to respect the process, and that's it. I just do what they tell me to do and give my best every day. We'll see what happens." Nashville coach Peter Laviolette thinks Fiala has the ability to be a difference maker, but he will have to prove it at training camp. Jun 28 |
| 3 | Miikka Salomaki ActiveMiikka Salomaki led Nashville's forward group with 164 hits in 2015-16. He is projected to be a full-time fourth liner for the Predators next year after he played in 61 games last campaign. Salomki also contributed 10 points. Jun 9 |
| 4 | Austin Watson ActiveAustin Watson will be a healthy scratch in Monday's game against the San Jose Sharks. The 24-year-old has yet to play a game this postseason. Petter Granberg, Cody Bass, Eric Nystrom, Pontus Aberg, Marek Mazanec and Gabriel Bourque will also watch the game from the bench. Nashville is one loss away from being eliminated. May 9 |
| RW | 1 | Filip Forsberg ActiveFilip Forsberg picked up a goal and an assist in Sweden's 4-3 overtime loss to Team North America on Wednesday afternoon. He picked up both of his points during a wild first period that featured five combined goals from the two squads. Nicklas Backstrom posted a goal and a helper as well in the defeat, while Erik Karlsson contributed a pair of assists. Patrik Berglund scored the game-tying goal for Sweden during the third period. Sep 21 |
| 2 | James Neal ActiveJames Neal scored in Tuesday's 4-1 preseason loss to the Florida Panthers. Neal scored a power play goal with his team trailing 4-0 in the third period. Yannick Weber and Mattias Jarnkrok picked up the assists on Neal's power play goal. Neal finished the game with two penalty minutes, six shots on goal and two hits. The 29-year-old could realistically hit the 30-goal mark if he stays healthy in 2016-17. Sep 27 |
| 3 | Craig Smith  SidelinedCraig Smith played just one minute of ice time before exiting Tuesday's preseason game. He was dealing with a lower-body injury during the playoffs, but it's unclear if this ailment is related to that. Smith appeared to be gearing up to practice on Wednesday, so consider him day-to-day for now. Sep 28 |
| 4 | Viktor Arvidsson ActiveViktor Arvidsson spent most of Game 6 on the top line with Filip Forsberg and Ryan Johansen. The trio created chances at even strength and Arvidsson ended up scoring the game winner in overtime. The unlikely postseason hero has two points in 13 playoff contests after scoring 16 points in 56 matches during the regular season. May 10 |
| D | 1 | P.K. Subban SidelinedP.K. Subban (upper body) was on the ice before Wednesday's practice. He missed the start of the camp because of some soreness, but it's not believed to be serious. Sep 28 |
| 2 | Roman Josi ActiveRoman Josi played with a broken finger and a broken nose in the postseason. Josi ended up with one goal, nine points and a minus-6 rating in 14 playoff games. In 81 appearances during the regular season, he had 14 goals, 61 points and a minus-3 rating. Josi will use the summer to recover from his ailments. May 14 |
| 3 | Ryan Ellis SidelinedRyan Ellis (upper body) skated prior to Wednesday's practice. He should be considered day-to-day for now. Sep 28 |
| 4 | Mattias Ekholm ActiveMattias Ekholm is projected to get a chance to play with P.K. Subban. Predators coach Peter Laviolette could also use Subban with Roman Josi, which is where Shea Weber played. Nashville will probably play around with a few different combinations when training camp opens Sep 22 |
| 5 | Matt Carle ActiveMatt Carle is in a battle with four others for the last two spots on the Predators' blueline. The former Lightning rearguard will be in competiton with Yannick Weber and Matt Irwin as well as Anthony Bitetto and Petter Granberg for one of the spots on Nashville's last defensemen pairing. We like his chances, as well as Weber's, but anything can happen in these types of situations. Sep 25 |
| 6 | Yannick Weber ActiveYannick Weber has agreed to join the Nashville Predators on a one-year contract. He will earn $575,000. Yannick is far from a replacement for Shea Weber, who was traded to Montreal in exchange for P.K. Subban, and will be a depth player on the back end for the Predators. He chipped in seven assists in 45 games for the Canucks last season. Jul 1 |
| 7 | Anthony Bitetto ActiveAnthony Bitetto registered a pair of assists in Nashville's 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers. The two organizations played a pair of split-squad exhibition games tonight. The Panthers won the first game 4-1 and the Preds came out on top in the second contest. Bitetto assisted on goals by Miikka Salomaki and Pontus Aberg. Bitetto played a team-high 23:05 in this one and he finished with a plus-1 rating and two shots on goal. Bitetto spent a good chunk of time with the Predators last season, but he mostly served as a healthy scratch in 2015-16. He had a nice night at the office, but it's important to remember it's still early in the preseason. Sep 27 |
| 8 | Petter Granberg ActivePetter Granberg has signed a two-year contract with Nashville. He is set to earn $575,000 at the NHL level and $175,000 if he plays in the AHL next season. In 2017-18, he will be paid $650,000. The two sides had an arbitration hearing scheduled for August, but that won't be necessary now. Granberg played in 27 games with the Predators last campaign. He is slated to be the team's seventh defender in 2016-17. Jul 26 |
| G | 1 | Pekka Rinne ActivePekka Rinne looked shaky in Finland's 4-1 loss to Team North America on Sunday. He allowed four goals on 43 shots in this one. Predators fans were hoping that Rinne had put last season's struggles behind him, but he definitely seemed to be fighting the puck at times tonight. Still, this loss can't be put on Rinne's shoulders, as the entire team was dominated by Team North America from beginning to end. Don't be surprised if Finland starts Tuukka Rask in Tuesday's game against Sweden. Sep 18 |
| 2 | Marek Mazanec ActiveMarek Mazanec has inked a one-year, two-way deal with Nashville. He will make $575,000 at the NHL level and $100,000 if he plays in the AHL next season. Mazanec posted a 19-15-5 record with a 2.45 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage in 39 games with Nashville's AHL affiliate last year. If pending UFA Carter Hutton isn't signed by the Predators then Mazanec could be the Predators' backup goalie in 2016-17. Jun 13 |
| 3 | Juuse Saros ActiveJuuse Saros will be challenging for the backup gig during training camp. Marek Mazanec is the favorite for that role, but Saros shouldn't be completely overlooked. Saros is coming off a strong campaign in the AHL where he posted a 2.24 GAA and .920 save percentage in 38 contests. "I’d say Mazanec certainly deserves the first look," Predators GM David Poile said. "He’s spent four years in the organization, he’s been up here when Pekka (Rinne) went down a couple years ago, (played) 25 games and really played well. He’s had some inconsistencies in his game down in Milwaukee, but in terms of can he do it, should he be able to be that second guy? Absolutely. I have no fear if he doesn't do it that Saros can do it. I think Saros is a terrific athlete, terrific young goalie, played excellent this year. Ideally, the way we like to develop players is we'd like him to get more playing time (in Milwaukee), but right now as I look at it, those guys are second guys." Jul 15 |