The 16^th entry into 32 thots includes the ultimate Tyler Sheddington. His team has been one of the strongest in the Central Division, posting an impressive 43-19-5 record and ranking 2nd in the division. The squad thrives offensively, boasting the 5th-best goals-for (3.49 per game), showing that they can generate consistent scoring at a high level. However, special teams are a mixed bag—the power play (18.36%, 21st) is significantly underperforming, which could be an issue come playoff time, while the penalty kill (81.22%, 17th) is mediocre but serviceable.

Defensively, the team allows 2.84 goals per game (13th best in the league), meaning they are above average but not elite in keeping opponents off the board. If they can tighten up on defense and improve the power play, this team has the potential to be a serious playoff contender. However, those weaknesses could be exposed in a deep playoff run.

Ultimately, bad PP, mixed with a mediocre PK, and lack of new website details will be the ultimate demise of Nashville.

Forwards: B+

Your forward core has a strong mix of veterans and playmakers, which should keep your team competitive. Anze Kopitar, Tyler Seguin, Clayton Keller, Vladimir Tarasenko, and Martin Necas are all skilled offensive players who can drive play and produce points. However, some of them (Kopitar, Seguin, Tarasenko) are aging, which could impact your long-term success.

You have decent depth with Dakota Joshua, Mikael Backlund, and Nico Sturm, who add some defensive responsibility. However, the bottom six lacks elite talent and could struggle against deeper teams in the playoffs.

Overall, your top six is solid, but some of your key players are getting older. You may need to think about the future soon.

Defense: B

Your blue line is strong at the top but weaker in depth. Jakob Chychrun, Erik Johnson, and John Carlson provide leadership and skill, while Nick Leddy and Ben Chiarot add experience. Ryan Graves and Erik Gudbranson bring physicality but aren't as mobile.

The issue here is speed and puck-moving ability—if injuries hit, this group could struggle against high-tempo teams. Your top defenders are serviceable, but you may need to bring in a younger puck-mover soon.

Goalies: B+

You have Filip Gustavsson and Laurent Brossoit, which is a solid tandem but not necessarily elite. Gustavsson has shown flashes of brilliance but is still inconsistent. Brossoit is a reliable backup but shouldn’t be your long-term starter.

If Gustavsson takes the next step, you could have a top-tier goalie—but if he regresses, your goaltending could become a liability.

Prospect Pool: C

Your prospect pool is underwhelming, and that's a problem for your future. Martin Misiak, Filip Eriksson, Melker Thelin, and Owen Mehlenbacher are not considered high-end prospects. You lack a blue-chip prospect who can become a game-changer.

With most of your key players getting older, you may struggle to replace them unless you acquire better young talent.

Draft Picks: C

Your draft pick situation is decent but not great. You have some 2026 picks (NAS 1-7), but your 2025 selections are weaker (only NAS 4 and NAS 7). That means you won’t have a strong opportunity to bring in elite young talent next year.

This isn't disastrous, but you need to start thinking about acquiring more top picks or risk falling into a rebuild sooner than expected.

Overall Grade: B

Your team is competitive right now, but your future is questionable. If you want to stay a contender long-term, you must improve your prospect pool and acquire more high picks. Otherwise, once your veterans decline, you'll struggle to stay relevant. You are only relevant due to the potential new site that you tease us with and your furry chest hair you present to us during the draft. You need to make moves this off season that no one would predict. You need to use DuoLingo to help your trade negotiation skills.

·         Make a splash at the draft

·         Solidify your goaltending

·         Sign and trade for Chychrun

·         Finish the site, or Leon will.