Predators' season wrap-up revelations, including Barry Trotz's tattoo

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TL;DR

The Nashville Predators were eliminated from Stanley Cup playoff contention after a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. Captain Roman Josi expressed disappointment over not being in the postseason.

Key points

Nashville Predators eliminated from playoff contention
Lost 3-2 to San Jose Sharks
Roman Josi is the team captain
Disappointment expressed by players
Season wrap-up includes notable revelations

Nashville PredatorsSan Jose SharksRoman Josi

Predators' season wrap-up revelations, including Barry Trotz's tattoo

One week ago, the Nashville Predators were in the hunt for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

But a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks on April 13 essentially knocked out the Predators, ending what would have been a miraculous march to the postseason.

"We want to be playing right now," captain Roman Josi told reporters at Bridgestone Arena on April 20. "This day is always a weird day. You don't want to be here, you want to be playing hockey."

While a summer of change looms for the Predators — they have yet to hire a general manager to replace the retiring Barry Trotz — there's plenty to reflect on the season that just ended. From the sounds of it, there won't be too many changes to the roster, unless the new GM comes in with eyes on an overhaul.