The Predators will take their first steps toward a highly anticipated 2024-25 season on Thursday when training camp begins at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue.
After posting a franchise-record 18-game point streak and returning to the playoffs last season, the Predators made a huge splash in free agency — signing forward Steven Stamkos, forward Jonathan Marchessault and defenseman Brady Skjei.
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