Opposing View
The Predators have started the season 1-1 after a 5-3 loss to Nashville on Tuesday and a 3-0 win over Seattle on Thursday. Nashville is led by new coach Andrew Brunette and new general manager – and longtime Preds coach – Barry Trotz.
“Quite a bit different,” Montgomery said of how the Predators look so far this season. “They’re more of a fastbreak team, more of a transition team than they were before…difference in coaching styles…the D-zone is different, they’re more of a zone similar to ours.
“I think when you’re introducing it for the first time to a whole new group that haven’t played that, it takes a while before you start to play fast. But between their first game and their second game, they significantly have already improved how fast they play.”
In addition to mainstays Filip Forsberg up front, Roman Josi on the back end, and Juuse Saros between the pipes, Nashville added veteran centerman Ryan O’Reilly over the summer.
“He’s going to bring leadership, consummate professional,” said Montgomery. “He’s someone that really has habits and details. And his work ethic is incredible. So, he’s going to be someone that probably allows the young players to watch with a really good role model.”
Saturday’s Projected Lineup
FORWARDS
Brad Marchand – Charlie Coyle – Jake DeBrusk
James van Riemsdyk – Pavel Zacha – David Pastrnak
Trent Frederic – Matt Poitras – Morgan Geekie
Milan Lucic – Johnny Beecher – Jakub Lauko
DEFENSEMEN
Matt Grzelcyk – Charlie McAvoy
Hampus Lindholm – Brandon Carlo
Derek Forbort – Kevin Shattenkirk
GOALIES
Jeremy Swayman
Linus Ullmark
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