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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.

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Predators give up big lead, then edge Kings in shootout

Jonathan Marchessault had a goal and an assist and Luke Evangelista scored the lone goal in the eight-round shootout to lift the visiting Nashville Predators to a 5-4 victory against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday 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.

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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.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 27

Habs, Predators search for space amid playoff pushes

The Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators hope to create a bit more wiggle room in their tightly contested playoff races when they square off Saturday in Nashville.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / March 27

Chiarelli Emerges As Candidate For Predators GM Job

Peter Chiarelli spent the past three seasons helping guide the Blues’ hockey operations department, serving as vice president of hockey operations under Doug Armstrong.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 27

Predators rumors: Ex-Oilers, Bruins GM among candidates for Nashville GM job

The Nashville Predators are not only in the middle of a playoff push but also searching for a new general manager after news earlier this season that Barry Trotz was stepping down.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25

Focused Predators take on Devils squad finally finding their footing

The Nashville Predators are playing their best hockey when it matters most. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils might be out of the playoff race but look to continue their recent surge by keeping the host Predators from extending a season-high winning streak to six games Thursday night.

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.

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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.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 19

Predators Recall Matt Murray, Juuse Saros Out

The Nashville Predators had to change plans just before puck drop in Thursday night’s game against the Seattle Kraken. The team recalled depth goaltender Matt Murray to backup Justus Annunen after it was revealed that Juuse Saros would miss the game with an upper-body injury.

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