The Nashville Predators are making it known: the 11th-overall selection in next week's NHL Entry Draft is in play.

General manager David Poile said Tuesday that the team could use the means to acquire an offensive-minded forward to play in their top six, per Josh Cooper of The Tennessean.

"I'm not predicting that will happen, but if someone had that top-six forward I would certainly consider trading that first-round pick," Poile said.

Offensive output was up for the Predators last season, but they finished in the bottom half of NHL scoring for the sixth consecutive season, producing just 2.61 goals per game.

Under newly-appointed head coach Peter Laviolette, the Predators appear to be putting an emphasis on acquiring the personnel necessary to suit his attacking brand.