Q 01/05

In which season did the Predators begin play?

A) 1998-99

B) 2000-01

C) 1999-2000

D) 2001-02

Answer · why

A) 1998-99

Nashville was the only one of four expansion cities with a finished arena, so it started first.

Q 02/05

Which 1995 Stanley Cup champion did Nashville nearly lure to its new arena that year?

A) New Jersey Devils

B) Hartford Whalers

C) Winnipeg Jets

D) Quebec Nordiques

Answer · why

A) New Jersey Devils

The city offered a $20 million relocation bonus before the Devils restructured their lease.

Q 03/05

Which Wisconsin businessman led the group awarded the Nashville franchise?

A) Jim Balsillie

B) David Freeman

C) Herb Kohl

D) Craig Leipold

Answer · why

D) Craig Leipold

He later sold the club and bought the Minnesota Wild.

Q 04/05

Which former Capitals general manager became the Predators' first GM in July 1997?

A) Brian Burke

B) Jack Diller

C) Barry Trotz

D) David Poile

Answer · why

D) David Poile

He ran the club until 2023, when Barry Trotz succeeded him.

Q 05/05

Which minor-league club was the Predators' first head coach running when Nashville hired him in 1997?

A) Portland Pirates

B) Milwaukee Admirals

C) Baltimore Skipjacks

D) Hershey Bears

Answer · why

A) Portland Pirates

He coached the Predators until 2014.