They come from all over - different countries, different backgrounds, and different skill sets - but share a common goal.
Nashville Predators Development Camp commenced on Monday in the Music City with attendees - drafted, signed or invited - all converging for a week of on-ice sessions, off-ice training and community activities that will help mold them into kind of player and person necessary to compete at the National Hockey League level.
It won't happen for all of them, but many who are participating this week will one day find themselves skating in the pro ranks, if they're not already. And that's exactly what Scott Nichol wants for them.
Preds Development Camp About Players Finding Right Path to NHL
Director of Player Development Scott Nichol Wants Preds Prospects to Find Their Way to Professional Ranks

© John Russell

© John Russell