If it seems like the Nashville Predators are taking a page out of the Colorado Avalanche’s book, that’s because they are. Still, that doesn’t stop the Preds from aspiring to become an Avalanche clone. But as far as the Predators actually trying to mimic the Avalanche, they have a long way to go. Predators should be much better in 2026-27The Predators had a bit of a rough start in 2025-26, then picked up the pace. So, the Predators look to be a bit of a deeper team, at least on paper.