The Predators are on the hunt

[HFpapi]

A team of intrigue after their massive offseason spending spree. A slow start as this team found its feet was to be expected but they instead fell completely flat and were a colossal disappointment until recently.

It seems however, they've started to hit their stride and have won 4 straight. Too little too late perhaps? A 10 point gap to close for the final wildcard spot this deep into the season might be impossible but they have some of the hottest players in the league right now.

Filip Forsberg: Riding an 8 game point streak. 15 points in those 8 games including 7 in his last 2.

Roman Josi: 6 game point streak with 9 points in those games.

Jonathan Marchessault: 9 game point streak, 12 points during that streak including a 4 point game last night.

Steven Stamkos: 4 game point streak, 6 points in those games, producing much better lately compared to early on.

Too late for the Preds or time to start buying stock?

As I say, they are in a massive hole this deep into the year but look at some of the teams ahead of them. Does anyone think the Flames are a playoff team? Surely they fall back to earth. The Ducks are ahead of them, who knows what happens with the Canucks, they may implode if they have to trade Miller and Boeser. Utah HC and St Louis are actually good teams and will be tough to pass. Kraken I can see falling.

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[HighNote]

They'd have to go something like 24-8-4 the remainder of the season.

 

[MVP of West Hollywd]

Too far back

 

[Iwishihadaspacebar]

They started too slow but they look a problem for anyone playing them, even more so if Saros saves a few more shots.

Marchessault had 12 points in October and November (26 games) and since then has 26 points in 20 games. If he continues at that pace he'll be over 90 points on the season.