Ryan O'Reilly was excited to see his team's significant moves in free agency.
The Nashville Predators made major waves on July 1, 2024, signing veteran forwards Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, along with defenceman Brady Skjei to big-money, multi-year contracts.
Despite initial title talk, the team struggled, losing their first five games and finishing 28 points below the Western Conference's playoff cutline.
Very frustrating
The team showed promise with former Vezina Trophy finalist Juuse Saros, but consistent performance was lacking.
Author's summary: Predators seek rebound after disappointing season.