John Glennon

*NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Nashville Predators, according to NHL.com.*##### **1\. Matthew Wood, F****How acquired:**Selected with No. 15 pick in 2023 NHL Draft**2022-23 season:** University of Connecticut (NCAA): 35 GP, 11-23-34Wood made a big impact as a freshman last season, leading the University of Connecticut in points despite being the youngest player in the country. The 18-year-old ha…

Offense under new coach Brunette, development of young centers among concerns

*NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the Nashville Predators.*The Nashville Predators will once again rely on a core of veterans to help guide their emerging, young talent this season.The names of those experienced leaders, however, have changed since the end of the 2022-23 season.In signing center Ryan O’Reilly (four years), defenseman Luke Schenn (three years) and forward Gustav Nyquist (two years) during free…

Could turn to rookie forwards to add scoring under new coach Brunette

**NASHVILLE --** Ryan O’Reilly is looking forward to bringing leadership and experience to a Nashville Predators team that features some talented prospects.He’s also eager to play with some of the longtime Predators players, including defenseman Roman Josi, forward Filip Forsberg and goalie Juuse Saros.That combination proved intriguing enough for the 32-year-old center to sign a four-year, $18 million contract ($4.5 million average annual value) with Nashville on July 1.“I think the veteran pla…

Former Forward J-P Dumont Finished Career with Preds, Still Calls Nashville Home