Once the Predators have their list finalized, the next notable occasion will come in the form of the NHL Draft Combine which takes place during the first week of June in Buffalo. There, Preds scouts and management will be able to get to know the top prospects firsthand as they observe fitness testing and hold face-to-face meetings.

The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted nine teams, including the last-place San Jose Sharks, in winning the opportunity to have the No. 1 pick

With eight teams left in the playoffs and four series to be played, we don't have quite as many bold takes to make or analysis to do a deep dive into. Fortunately, it means we can max out our thought process for making the kinds or predictions few would have the courage to make.

It’s time for the second round of the NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs, and that means it’s time to chime in with our series predictions.