Out of free agency players, What does Nashville have to do to take the next step?

Question

Here is the roster so far, Who needs to be added.

Forwards

Jason Arnott

Radek Bonk

J.P. Dumont

Martin Erat

Vernon Fiddler

David Legwand

Scott Nichol

Jed Ortmeyer

Alexander Radulov

Jerred Smithson

Jordin Tootoo

Defensemen

Greg de Vries

Dan Hamhuis

Ryan Suter

Shea Weber

Greg Zanon

Marek Zidlicky

Goaltenders

Dan Ellis

Pekka Rinne

Answer 1

For one, Steve Sullivan.  The guy just can't seem to beat the injury bug and if he was 100% healthy, he'd be a welcome addition back to the team.

The Preds would also love to have Hornqvist join them.  He's been playing solid hockey in the Swedish Elite league that scoring touch he has could definitely be used by Nashville.

But the bottom line is, they need scoring forwards, especially on the wing.  Radulov just isn't consistent while Erat and Dumont can't do it all.  Obviously everyone would love Hossa, but realistically, maybe a guy like Cory Stillman could be a possibility?

Otherwise, the Predators are actually in pretty good shape in my opinion.  If they can't sign a scoring winger, they can always trade for one.  The Preds have plenty of solid young blueliners both in the NHL and down in the minors that i'm sure many teams would love to have.

Answer 2

they need a superstar. they need someone to be "the guy". they should make a move for Hossa. Not sure what Nashville's cap space is like though.