Injuries have impacted the Nashville Predators’ roster. And, some players are underperforming. There are three players David Poile should target.

By now, we all know the story. If it were a dissertation written about the subject it would be entitled “The impact of physical injuries and under-performing athletes of the Nashville Predators during the 2018-19 NHL season.” Still, the Predators are currently the top team in the Western Conference standings.

Can it last? Who knows. The Colorado Avalanche are making a strong statement right now, winning six consecutive games. Other teams, like the Winnipeg Jets, lurk lower in the standings but are fully capable of making strong runs to close out the season. The Jets can score and have a top-level goalie who is struggling this season. But, they also have a Dustin Byfuglien.

As it stands right now, P.K. Subban is eligible to return to the lineup. There is no word on when this will happen, or if he is even staking at this time. David Poile stated last week that he was hopeful Subban would not be out too much longer. When you are facing players like Nathan MacKinnon and Patrik Laine, you need your best players.

Kyle Turris is a larger blow than most people will state. With 16 points in 23 games, he is fourth on the team in scoring. And, he was almost single-handedly lifting the Predators power play.

The Predators also have players underperforming currently. The trails of Kevin Fiala are well documented. Craig Smith is off his pace from last season. And, Ryan Ellis has only one goal on the season.

Talk is starting to circulate about players who could be traded for in order to bolster the roster. Here are our three favorites.