Nashville Predators' Roman Josi (59) is congratulated bt teammates after scoring against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves, back right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators' Alexandre Carrier (45) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
FILE -Nashville Predators incoming general manager Barry Trotz responds to questions during a news conference at the NHL hockey team's arena Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Barry Trotz never put a label on whether he was rebuilding, retooling or simply trying to reset the Nashville Predators during his first season as general manager. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette, center top, calls instructions to his players during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)