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Predators Sign Alex Kerfoot to 2-Year Contract With $3.5 Million AAV

The Nashville Predators have signed veteran center Alex Kerfoot to a two-year deal with a $3.5 million average annual value, as per Darren Dreger. The 31-year-old left shooter spent the past two season with the Utah Hockey Club/Utah Mammoth, moving with the franchise after playing one year of a two-year deal he signed with the Arizona Coyotes.

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Predators sign Alex Kerfoot to two-year contract

The Nashville Predators and new president of hockey operations Chris MacFarland continue to add new forwards to the mix with great vigor. Just hours after

Bobo Carpenter News / Inside The Rink / July 1

ECHL: Bobo Carpenter Retires

Forward Bobo Carpenter has announced his retirement after eight seasons of professional hockey. Carpenter, 29, had 25 goals and 18 assists for 43 points in 42 games last season with the Kansas City Mavericks.

Mavrik Bourque News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Predators Finalizing Trade and Extension for Mavrik Bourque

The Nashville Predators are finalizing a trade to acquire forward Mavrik Bourque from the Dallas Stars, according to reports from Elliotte Friedman, Chris Johnston, and Pierre LeBrun.

Gavin Mckenna News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 27

Predators’ Wyatt Cullen talks ‘special’ Luke Bryan moment at 2026 NHL Draft

With the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Nashville Predators selected forward Wyatt Cullen, a name that should sound familiar to Predators fans, considering that his father, Matt Cullen, suited up for the franchise during his own playing days.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Predators acquire Edstrom from Rangers for Rizzo, draft pick

Add another to the list of trades involving NHL players at the 2026 NHL Draft, as the Nashville Predators have made another addition to their stable of bottom six forwards since the hiring of Chris MacFarland as president of hockey operations.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Predators select Dmitri Borichev No. 70 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

One of the best goaltending prospects overseas has heard his name called. On Saturday, the Nashville Predators selected goaltender Dmitri Borichev, 17, with the 70th overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Predators Draft Tommy Bleyl 31st Overall

With the 31st pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Nashville Predators have selected Tommy Bleyl from the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Predators select Tommy Bleyl No. 31 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

The Nashville Predators have selected defenseman Tommy Bleyl with the No. 31 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Draft. The Predators traded up to take Bleyl, moving the No.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Predators Acquire #31 From Hurricanes, Select Tommy Bleyl

The Nashville Predators have landed one more pick in the 2026 first-round. They have acquired the 31st-overall pick from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for 42nd-overall and 57th-overall.

Matt Cullen News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Predators Draft Wyatt Cullen 10th Overall

With the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Nashville Predators have selected Wyatt Cullen from the U.S. National Development Junior Team. Cullen is one of the best American prospects in the draft and has the genes to be a great NHLer.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Predators select Wyatt Cullen No. 10 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

A hockey bloodline has established its next generation. With the 10th overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft Friday night at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, with the help of country star Luke Bryan, the Nashville Predators selected left winger Wyatt Cullen out of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24

Jack Drury Traded to Predators, Avalanche Acquire L’Heureux, Svechkov from Nashville

The Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators made a trade on Wednesday. The Avalanche are acquiring forwards Zachary L’Heureux and Fedor Svechkov from the Predators in exchange for center Jack Drury, prospect Chase Bradley, and a 2029 third-round pick.

Jack Drury News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Nashville Predators Acquire Jack Drury

New General Manager and President of Hockey Operations, Chris MacFarland, continues to poach talent from his previous team. According to Frank Seravalli of Victory+, the Nashville Predators are acquiring center Jack Drury from the Colorado Avalanche.