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Predators’ Steven Stamkos breaks silence on trade rumors ahead of deadline

After a slow start to the 2025-26 season, Nashville Predators star forward Steven Stamkos has rediscovered his scoring touch. Since Nov. 26, the Canadian has amassed 24 goals and 39 points over a 24-game span — that’s second to only the best player in the world in Connor McDavid, who was just named MVP of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Olympic boost? Five NHL players who could surge, including golden goal scorer Jack Hughes

Could a strong Olympics provide a boost to players when the NHL season restarts Wednesday? St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington took off after another international tournament in 2025.

Jack Hughes gives hilarious shout-out to 'great dentists' after Team USA win over Canada

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Jake Lucchini News / Daily Faceoff / February 23

Predators sign Jake Lucchini to one-year contract extension

On Monday, Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz announced that the team has signed forward Jake Lucchini to a one-year, two-way contract extension.

Jake Lucchini News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 23

Predators Sign Jake Lucchini To Two-Way Extension

The Predators announced they’ve signed forward Jake Lucchini to a two-way contract extension for the 2026-27 campaign. It will be worth the new league minimum of $850K at the NHL level, Alex Daugherty of the Tennessean reports.

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Matthew Wood News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Nashville Predators Recall Zachary L’Heureux, Matthew Wood

The Nashville Predators announced today that forwards Zachary L’Heureux and Matthew Wood have been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals.

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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

Matt Murray News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19

Predators Recall Matt Murray

The Predators announced they’ve recalled goaltender Matt Murray from AHL Milwaukee. He’ll supplement Justus Annunen as a practice goaltender while Juuse Saros continues representing Finland at the Olympics as they advance to the semifinals.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 18

1 player Predators must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Nashville Predators are in a state of transition at this time. General manager Barry Trotz is retiring at the end of this season. He leaves after three seasons in the big chair.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / February 13

Finland's Juuse Saros stood on his head against Sweden

Juuse Saros stole the show for Team Finland on Friday in their 4-1 victory over Team Sweden in Group B action at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Finnish goaltender stopped 34 of the 35 shots he faced, including 17 of 17 in the third period, to help his team bounce back from a 4-1 loss to Team Slovakia on Wednesday.

Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / February 12

Sweden HC Addresses Predators Wing's Limited Ice Time vs. Italy

Filip Forsberg leads all Swedish-born NHL players with 24 goals this season. However, during Sweden's 5-2 victory over Italy in their Olympic opener, he played a very short amount of time.

Nashville Predators News / Inside The Rink / February 12

Buy or Sell? Predators After the Olympic Roster Freeze

The Nashville Predators are stuck in the NHL’s “mushy middle” — competitive enough to hang around the playoff race, inconsistent enough to raise real doubts.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / February 11

Filip Forsberg’s '13th forward' role less a demotion and more a compliment to his versatility

Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg is one of the most well-regarded Swedes in the NHL. The 31-year-old veteran is having another solid season in Nashville, with 24 goals and 23 assists for 47 points in 57 games.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / February 11

Switzerland could be the ultimate men’s Olympic hockey underdog

When picking Olympic men’s hockey medal favorites, the usual suspects often show up at the top. Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland and Czechia are definitely the pre-tournament favorites with NHLers back in the fold.

Steven Stamkos News / Professor Press Box / February 11

By the Numbers: Steven Stamkos and the Enduring Power of #91

While numbers like “9” and “19” have long been part of the gold standard for NHL royalty, the jersey number “91” has carved out a unique, high-octane legacy over the last four decades.

Jonathan Marchessault News / NHL Trade Talk / February 9

The Family Factor: Why Minor Hockey Could Drive a Marchessault Trade

As the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline approaches, one name is rapidly ascending to the top of trade boards across the league: Jonathan Marchessault. After a whirlwind of activity in Nashville, the veteran winger finds himself at a crossroads.

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Barry Trotz News / The Lead / February 9

Barry Trotz’s GM Tenure Falls Flat in Nashville

In his third season as the Nashville Predators general manager, Barry Trotz has decided to step down. The Predators went out on a limb to hire Trotz to his first GM position after the long-term success of his predecessor, David Poile.

Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / February 8

Predators Should Have Fire Sale at Trade Deadline

General manager Barry Trotz recently told his team and the media that he is stepping down from his position soon and is going to retire. But that he is willing to continue his role as GM until the Predators find his replacement, which could be after the season ends or a bit longer.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / February 7

Report: Predators end contract with CAA following NHLPA review

The Nashville Predators‘ hunt for a new general manager doesn’t appear to be going as smoothly as hoped. After Barry Trotz stepped down as the team’s GM on February 2nd, Nashville hired the agency CAA to conduct the search for the third ever GM in franchise history.

Reid Schaefer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Predators Reassign Reid Schaefer

2/6/26: The Predators reassigned Schaefer to AHL Milwaukee today. He dressed for each of Nashville’s last two games, skating in just under seven minutes of ice time per contest.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Barry Trotz’s Biggest Moves as Predators’ GM

When former Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz replaced David Poile as general manager (GM) of the Predators on July 1, 2023, many Predators fans were excited about the move.

Barry Trotz News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

Who is in the race for Predators' GM position?

After the big news that Barry Trotz is going to be stepping down as general manager of the Nashville Predators, many are curious to see what direction the team goes in.

Was there a disconnect between Barry Trotz and Predators’ ownership?

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Nashville Predators News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4