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On YouTubeSteven Stamkos News / The Hockey Writers / December 23
Stamkos’ Goal Lifts Predators Over Wild in Overtime
The Minnesota Wild hosted the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Dec. 23, to finish up their recent homestand prior to the NHL’s holiday break. Their injury list was empty as Zach Bogosian returned to the lineup.
Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / December 23
Predators’ Steven Stamkos plays in 1,200th NHL game
Steven Stamkos reached a major milestone Tuesday night, playing in his 1,200th career NHL regular-season game as his Nashville Predators took on the Minnesota Wild.
Nashville Predators News / 5 GOATs / December 23
Nick Saban reveals what his role will be with the Nashville Predators as minority owner
Nick Saban doesn’t plan on fading quietly into retirement. Instead, the 74-year-old coaching legend is bringing his blueprint for building winning organizations to the NHL after purchasing a minority stake in the Nashville Predators alongside longtime business partner Joe Agresti.
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Nashville Predators News / 5 GOATs / December 23
Nick Saban opens up on his biggest fear in retirement after joining Nashville Predators ownership group
There are some coaches and players who have trouble walking away. For legendary head coach Nick Saban, that was always a concern. After all, he’s essentially always been part of a team.
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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 23
Nick Saban Bringing Winning Pedigree to Predators
Nick Saban’s a winner, and that’s what he sought to display in his first press conference as a minority stakeholder in the Nashville Predators. “I’m excited as hell to be a part of this organization,” Saban said.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 22
Predators, Wild looks to bounce back before year is done
Nashville Predators coach Andrew Brunette used perfect imagery to describe his team's recent performances before embarking on a seven-game road trip. "I saw a great effort," Brunette said after the Predators posted back-to-back wins over the weekend.
Filip Forsberg News / Field Level Media / December 21
Filip Forsberg-led Predators hang on to defeat shorthanded Rangers
Filip Forsberg extended his points streak to eight games, and Steven Stamkos inched closer to 600 career goals for the host Nashville Predators, who held on to beat the depleted New York Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 21
NHL Predictions: December 21st New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators
Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 20
Predators Score 2 Empty Net Goals to Beat the Maple Leafs 5-3
The Nashville Predators took on the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight in the final Saturday night game before the Christmas break. The Maple Leafs came into this game hoping to silence the noise and build some positive vibes before the break.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 20
Predators score 3 third-period goals to down Maple Leafs
The Nashville Predators nabbed a vital two points with a 5-3 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Luke Evangelista scored on a
Jonathan Marchessault News / Daily Faceoff / December 19
Predators’ Jonathan Marchessault out day-to-day with lower-body injury
Nashville Predators forward Jonathan Marchessault will be out day-to-day with a lower-body injury, as was reported Friday. Marchessault, 34, exited Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second period.
Juuse Saros News / The Hockey Writers / December 19
Juuse Saros Is Guiding the Predators Back to Relevance
The Nashville Predators (13-16-4) are having a good December. After a rough November where they only won four of their 13 games, they’ve won five of eight games this month.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 19
2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Pre-World Juniors top 50
It’s easy to put a lot of focus on the World Junior Championship from a scouting perspective. But in reality, it’s just a hockey tournament. That’s it.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 18
‘He’s a monster’: Meet Carson Carels, the small-town kid chasing the NHL Draft spotlight
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – There seems to be a farm-to-top-NHL-prospect pipeline brewing. Last year, it was Nashville Predators draft pick Brady Martin. His family owns a dairy farm around Elora, Ont., with more than 60,000 chickens and well over 200 cows.
Cole Smith News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17
Predators Activate Cole Smith From Injured Reserve
The Predators have reinstated winger Cole Smith from injured reserve, Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey reports. They’ve had a whopping three open roster spots since sending Zachary L’Heureux to the AHL last weekend, so no corresponding transaction is required.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 16
Former Alabama HC Purchases Minority Stake in Predators
While former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban might be done game planning on the gridiron, he’s still found ways to make himself busy. He’s been on the desk of ESPN’s College GameDay and has also appeared as a talking head on much of the network’s college football programming.
Nashville Predators News / The Spun / December 16
Legendary Football Coach Nick Saban Joins NHL Ownership Group
Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban has stayed pretty busy since retiring two years ago. While Miss Terry may be keeping him from taking a coaching job, he's adding a new job to his workload: NHL owner.
Nick Saban News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16
Nick Saban purchases a stake in an NHL team
Nick Saban is officially a professional sports owner.
Nashville Predators News / Last Word On Sports / December 14
NHL Rumours: Update on Possible Nashville Predators Trade Pieces
It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re closing in on the Christmas holiday, and that means general managers are in the shopping mood. We’ve already seen one massive deal take place this month.
Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 14
Nashville Predators Reassign Zachary L’Heureux
The Nashville Predators announced yesterday that the club has reassigned forward Zachary L’Heureux to its AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. L’Heureux was originally recalled from Milwaukee in early November, but suffered a lower-body injury before he could see any game action.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 11
Steven Stamkos finds fountain of youth for Predators with four-goal game
Things might be starting to turn around for Steven Stamkos, and he may have taken a trip to the fountain of youth in recent weeks as he has started to fill the net like everybody had anticipated.
Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 5
Ozzy Wiesblatt's injury absence will have consequences for Predators
The Predators announced that winger Ozzy Wiesblatt has been placed on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury.
Nashville Predators News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1
6 Nashville Predators Poised to Start NHL’s First Trade Domino
With the standings getting close and a lot of teams looking at trades, the Nashville Predators might be the first big seller to shake things up in the NHL this season.
Juuse Saros News / Yardbarker / November 7
Perfect trade target could emerge for Edmonton Oilers to land a star goalie
As much as everyone wants to deny it, the clock is ticking on the Edmonton Oilers' window to win a Stanley Cup with Connor McDavid. Here's a move the Oilers should make.
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