NHL 19: Nashville Predators Player Ratings, Roster & Top Prospects


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The Nashville Predators are one of the best teams in the NHL, probably the best in the Western Conference, and are equally strong in NHL 19. Two seasons ago, they made it to the Stanley Cup Finals; last season, they won the Presidents’ Trophy; this season they’ll be looking to make it to the finals once again. 

Filip Forsberg, Left Wing, 86 OVR

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Age: 24Role: Power ForwardHeight: 185cmWeight: 93kgShoots: RightBest Stats: 91 Deking, Hand-Eye, Puck Control 

Filip Forsberg has evolved into one of Nashville’s most reliable and consistent point scorers over the last few years, leading the team with 26 goals and 64 points in 67 games last season, and collecting 18 goals and 26 points through an injury-riddled 30-game start to this campaign. In NHL 19, the Swede boasts tremendous puck skills, with his 88 in acceleration, agility, and speed and 89 or greater in all shooting skills making him far more valuable to your play than his questionable 86 overall rating suggests. 

Roman Josi, Defenseman, 88 OVR

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Age: 28Role: Two-WayHeight: 185cmWeight: 91kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: 92 Defensive Awareness. 90 Passing, Puck Control, Shot Blocking, Stick Checking, Offensive Awareness, Slap Shot Power 

When Shea Weber was traded to the Montreal Canadiens for P.K. Subban, it was understood that Roman Josi would need to take that next step up to becoming a complete defenseman, which the Swiss blueliner has certainly achieved. Josi is one of the best defensemen in the NHL for his all-around game, boasting strong puck-moving and shooting ability as well as great skating and incredible defensive skills. At the 47-game mark, Josi was joint-second among Predators in points with 34. 

Pekka Rinne, Goaltender, 89 OVR

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Age: 35Role: HybridHeight: 196cmWeight: 98kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: 92 Rebound Control, Recover. 91 Five Hole, Breakaway 

Always focussed and always calm, Pekka Rinne has been a strong presence for the Nashville Predators in the crease and the kind of goaltender who can inspire a Stanley Cup run. Last season, the Finnish goaltender notched a whopping eight shutouts with a .927 save percentage and 2.31 goals against average. This season, through 33 starts, Rinne has three shutouts, a .915 save percentage, and a 2.43 goals against average. 

NHL 19 Nashville Predators Roster

From the Day 1, September 13 update, this is how the Nashville Predators’ first lines start. This is a very strong and very deep team, boasting difference makers throughout. Keep in mind that this top line doesn’t have room for P.K. Subban, Kyle Turris, Mattias Ekholm, or Kevin Fiala, showing the immense strength that the Predators boast.

Filip Forsberg (86) – Ryan Johansen (85) – Viktor Arvidsson (84)Roman Josi (88) – Ryan Ellis (84)Pekka Rinne (89)

Name
Overall Rating
Position/Role
Height
Age
Shoots
Best Stats
P.K. Subban
88
Two-Way Defenseman
183cm
29
Right
92 Slap Shot Power. 91 Wrist Shot Power, Offensive Awareness, Passing, Puck Control, Defensive Awareness
Kyle Turris
85
Two-Way Center
185cm
29
Right
89 Acceleration, Agility, Speed
Ryan Johansen
85
Playmaker Center
191cm
26
Right
90 Strength, Slap Shot Power, Balance, Passing, Puck Control
Ryan Ellis
84
Two-Way Defenseman
178cm
27
Right
89 Slap Shot Power, Acceleration, Agility
Viktor Arvidsson
84
Right Wing Sniper
175cm
25
Right
90 Deking. 89 Acceleration, Speed, Agility
Mattias Ekholm
83
Two-Way Defenseman
193cm
28
Left
90 Discipline. 89 Shot Blocking, Balance, Strength
Kevin Fiala
82
Left Wing Sniper
178cm
22
Left
90 Deking, Acceleration, Agility, Speed
Craig Smith
82
Two-Way Right Wing
185cm
29
Right
87 Slap Shot Power, Acceleration, Agility, Speed
Nick Bonino
80
Two-Way Center
185cm
30
Left
88 Speed, Discipline. 87 Slap Shot Power, Agility, Acceleration
Calle Jarnkrok
80
Right Wing Sniper
180cm
26
Right
89 Acceleration, Agility, Speed
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Juuse Saros, Goaltender, 81 OVR

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Age: 23Role: HybridHeight: 180cmWeight: 82kgShoots: LeftPotential: Starter med

The Nashville Predators have been taking their time and easing Juuse Saros in as Pekka Rinne’s successor, with the young Finn putting in very strong performances as the backup goaltender. In NHL 19, Saros develops into a strong starting goalie over the first few seasons, with his 89 speed and agility making him a trusty choice from day one.

As you would expect from a top team that already has the likes of Kevin Fiala and Eeli Tolvanen pulled into the squad on NHL 19, Nashville’s prospect pool is quite shallow. The Predators are well-stocked in all areas, so the best that these prospects could hope for is a bottom line place in a few years.

NHL 19 Nashville Predators Top Prospects

Name
Overall Rating
Position/Role
Height
Age
Shoots
Potential
Vladislav Yeryomenko
55
Defensive Defenseman
183cm
19
Right
7th D med
Jacob Paquette
58
Defensive Defenseman
188cm
19
Left
7th D med
Pavel Koltygin
60
Left Wing Sniper
183cm
19
Left
Bottom 6 med
Zachary Magwood
58
Center Sniper
178cm
20
Right
AHL Top 6 med
Hardy Haman Aktell
62
Defensive Defenseman
193cm
20
Left
7th D med
Frederic Allard
66
Offensive Defenseman
183cm
20
Right
Top 6 med
Tanner Jeannot
62
Two-Way Left Wing
188cm
21
Left
AHL Top 6 med
Anthony Richard
67
Playmaker Center
175cm
21
Left
Bottom 6 med
Alexandre Carrier
67
Offensive Defenseman
180cm
21
Right
7th D med
Yakov Trenin
69
Two-Way Left Wing
188cm
21
Left
Top 9 med
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