Inside the 2017-18 Predators: Getting by without Ryan Ellis

One (very important) piece to the Predators' impregnable defense corps is expected to miss half the season. How will it affect the defending Western Conference champs?

• Predators name defenseman Roman Josi as 8th captain all-time

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  Predators make Roman Josi 8th captain in franchise history

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A fundamental aspect of the NHL has changed and now players are all-in on a new training goal

NHL players appear to be taking a page out of Tom Brady's book and are increasingly changing...