7/11/2004 12:04:17 PM|||Nathan Moore|||

The Nashville Predators, on the heels of their most successful season yet, have a bright future ahead.

The Preds farm system is one of the best in the NHL, and with many teams facing a severe amount of red over player salaries, this pipeline of talent could keep Nashville competitive while other teams lose their edge in an effort to balance their ledgers.

And to top it off - and this was clear to anyone going to a Preds game last year (especially the playoff games) - Nashville is, in fact, a hockey town.

OK. To the NHLPA and the owners. Please, please, please DO NOT STRIKE!

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