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Predators Reassign Jordan Oesterle

April 12: This afternoon Nashville reassigned Oesterle to AHL Milwaukee, shared in a press release. The veteran skated in one game, last Thursday at Utah, playing just over 14 minutes and finishing a -1.

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Predators Recall Kevin Gravel, Nicolas Hague Out Day-To-Day

The Nashville Predators recalled veteran defenseman Kevin Gravel from the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals before Saturday’s game over the Minnesota Wild. Gravel was a healthy scratch for the matchup but offered emergency depth for defenseman Nicolas Hague, who is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury per NHL.com’s Brooks Bratten.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 10

Predators have work to do to secure playoffs, while Wild jockey for home-ice edge

The Nashville Predators hope a return home for the final three games of the regular season will be enough to sneak them back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs after missing out last season.

Nashville Predators News / Stadium Rant / April 9

Can The Nashville Predators Win The 2026 Stanley Cup? Key Reasons They’re Contenders

The Nashville Predators are emerging as a legitimate contender for the 2026 Stanley Cup, combining elite goaltending, structured defense, and improved offensive depth.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

NHL Predictions: Nashville Predators vs Utah Mammoth, April 9th

Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how games may play out.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / April 8

Predators move into playoff position with shut-out win over Ducks

Goaltender Justus Annunen posted his first shutout of the season and Erik Haula netted one goal and one assist to pace the visiting Nashville Predators to a 5-0 victory over the slumping Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.

Nashville Predators News / Last Word On Sports / April 7

NHL Rumours: Nashville Predators General Manager Search

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re nearing the end of the 2025-26 regular season. However, we’ve already seen some massive changes late in the campaign.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 7

NHL Predictions: Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks, April 7th

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the slate of games and give in depth analysis.

Jordan Oesterle News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Predators Recall Jordan Oesterle

The Predators recalled veteran defenseman Jordan Oesterle from AHL Milwaukee on Monday, per a team announcement. He comes up to give Nashville a seventh healthy defenseman after lefty Nicolas Hague left Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Sharks with an undisclosed injury in the first period and did not return.

Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / April 5

Tyson Jost facilitates Predators' key win over Sharks

Tyson Jost set up the game winner, the insurance marker and added an empty-netter in the third period as the visiting Nashville Predators doubled up the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Saturday night.

Luke Reid News / Inside The Rink / April 1

ECHL: Luke Reid Called Up To Utica Comets

The Utica Comets have recalled defenseman Luke Reid from the Adirondack Thunder. Reid, 24, has spent the entire season with the Adirondack Thunder, where he’s put up three goals and 16 assists for 19 points in 57 games.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

Predators Going in the Wrong Direction With General Manager Search

The Nashville Predators are interviewing general managers (GMs) after Barry Trotz announced he’s stepping down at the end of the 2025-26 season. In this regard, they’re doing something they’ve never done in their existence: going outside the organization.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 30

Predators GM Search to Two Coaches Who Need Contracts to Two Coaches on the Hot Seat

Darren Dreger: Peter Chiarelli (VP of hockey ops) has left the St. Louis Blues and is a candidate for the Nashville Predators GM position. Kevin Maxwell (pro scout and AHL GM) has left the Blues as well and is expected to rejoin the New York Rangers in a management position.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / March 28

Habs Start 5-Game Road Trip Against Predators Tonight

The Montreal Canadiens (40-21-10) are riding hot heading into their first game of a 5-game road trip against the Nashville Predators (34-29-9) on a 3-game winning streak.

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Ryker Lee News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 26

Predators prospect Ryker Lee scores highlight-reel goal in NCAA Tournament

The annual NCAA hockey tournament started hot with a matchup between Michigan State and UConn, two of the most exciting teams in the country. One of the Spartans’ top players, Nashville Predators prospect Ryker Lee, tied the game with a beautiful goal late in the first period.

Steven Stamkos News / NHL Trade Talk / March 24

Steven Stamkos Is Back to Scoring Like the Old Days

At 36, you might figure Steven Stamkos is starting to slow down. But anyone who’s been paying attention to the Preds lately knows that’s not true at all.

Barry Trotz News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 23

Barry Trotz dishes out 2-year extension to Predators forward amid pending retirement

Most general managers who have already announced their retirement might ride off into the sunset without too much action. However, that isn’t the way Nashville Predators legend Barry Trotz operates, as the team announced on Monday afternoon that he had signed former first-round pick Fedor Svechkov to a two-year contract extension.

Fedor Svechkov News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Predators sign Fedor Svechkov to two-year extension

The Nashville Predators announced on Monday that they have signed forward Fedor Svechkov to a two-year contract extension. Svechkov, who was set to be a restricted free agent after this season, will make $1.25 million per year under the terms of the new agreement, which will kick in for the 2026-27 season.

Andrew Brunette News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

How Predators Head Coach Andrew Brunette Saved His Job

A season ago, Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette looked like a dead man walking. After leading the Predators to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the 2023-24 season, his team completely floundered in 2024-25.

Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / March 22

Predators Finally Back in Playoff Position

General manager Barry Trotz of the Nashville Predators seemed to take the approach of selling off his UFA's at the trade deadline and banking on a higher draft pick, but head coach Andrew Brunette has his team playing some of the best hockey they have played this season.

Juuse Saros News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

Predators’ Juuse Saros out day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Nashville Predators have announced that goaltender Juuse Saros is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The cause of the injury is not known. He played the entirety of Tuesday’s 4-3 shootout win over the Winnipeg Jets, so it was either an injury he was able to play through during the game, or one sustained after the game.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / March 18

Predators sign Zachary L’Heureux to two-year contract

The Nashville Predators have announced that they’ve signed winger Zachary L’Heureux to a two-year contract with an $875,000 cap hit. L’Heureux was in the final year of his three-year entry-level contract with an $863,334 cap hit, and was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the season.

Zachary L'Heureux News / Breakaway on SI / March 18