Nashville Predators' young guns Brady Martin and Matthew Wood stun in preseason action. Is a new era dawning for the Preds?

Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan break down the Predators' impressive preseason showing, highlighting Martin's clutch goals and Wood's surprising physicality. The discussion covers veteran chemistry concerns, Juuse Saros' strong performance, and how Andrew Brunette's tactics are reshaping the team's identity. Key topics include Filip Forsberg's line combinations, the impact of Erik Haula's addition, and potential roster decisions before opening night.

Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Nashville Predators' path to regular season success. Will the young stars continue to shine, or will veteran leadership take center stage?

0:00 Intro: Brady Martin and Matthew Wood impress

5:07 Team looks more energized than last season

9:41 Bunting-Marchessault-Hala line shows chemistry

14:18 Martin and Wood's strong performances analyzed

18:13 Brunette faces tough roster decisions

23:00 Concerns remain despite preseason positives

28:52 Too early to judge team's progress

33:53 Weber and Crisp inducted into Predators Hall

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