Nashville Predators' youth movement takes center stage. Will top prospects crack the NHL roster this season?

Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan analyze the Predators' promising young talent, from defensive dynamo Tanner Molendyk to forward phenom Joakim Kemmel. The hosts debate Barry Trotz's strategy for integrating prospects, evaluate standout performances from development camp, and predict which youngster could make the biggest impact. Key discussions include Andrew Gibson's potential as a right-shot defenseman and Brady Martin's NHL readiness.

Discover which Predators prospect might be the next breakout star and how they could reshape the team's future.

0:00 Intro: Nashville Predators' potential new faces

5:44 Youth movement expectations and roster challenges

11:54 Tanner Molendyk: Top defensive prospect

19:17 Andrew Gibson: Overlooked defensive talent

22:07 Joakim Kemmel and NHL readiness debate

27:40 Reid Schaefer and David Edstrom potential

33:28 Brady Martin's NHL prospects this season

37:03 Most impactful young player predictions

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