The nervous feelings haven't completely evaporated, but Eeli Tolvanen is certainly more comfortable than he's ever been in the city of Nashville.
All it takes is one glance at his confidence on the ice or one conversation in the locker room to realize the 19-year-old - who also happens to be the most highly-touted prospect in the Predators organization - is different this time around.
Tolvanen admitted he was timid during his first Development Camp experience last summer, just days after being selected 30th overall by the Preds during the 2017 NHL Draft. The hesitation was also present when he inked his entry-level contract and skated in his first three NHL games last spring, arriving after a spectacular rookie season with Jokerit of the KHL.
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