NASHVILLE -- Nashville Predators prospect Kevin Fiala is approaching this summer the same as last summer, with the expectation of making the Predators' opening-night roster. But Nashville management hope he's mature enough to handle whatever decision is made.
Fiala, 19, was taken with the 11th pick of the 2014 NHL Draft and has an NHL-ready offensive skill set. But there are questions about the left wing's ability to play in the defensive zone and his maturity.
Predators hope Kevin Fiala has grown on, off ice
Nashville's top prospect needs to get stronger, more mature to earn full-time NHL spot
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