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The Nashville Predators are in a new era under president and general manager Chris MacFarland, and while they won’t be entering a full rebuild, there are

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Predators With Another Huge Hire, Bring in Rob Blake

Just hours after hiring Chris MacFarland to be the GM and President of Hockey Operations, the Nashville Predators have announced they have hired Rob Blake as the Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations.

Rob Blake News / Daily Faceoff / June 5

Predators hire Rob Blake as executive VP of hockey operations

A former NHL general manager is taking on a different role with a new team. On Friday, new Nashville Predators GM Chris MacFarland announced that the team has hired Rob Blake as the team’s new executive vice president of hockey operations.

Chris MacFarland News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 4

Next move Predators must make after Chris MacFarland hiring

The Nashville Predators hired Chris MacFarland as their new general manager, bringing him in from the Colorado Avalanche. Barry Trotz has been moved into an advisory role as Nashville looks to rebuild its roster after a dreadful season.

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How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

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Chris MacFarland News / Ball Exclusives / June 2

Predators hire Chris MacFarland as general manager

The Nashville Predators have named Chris MacFarland as the president of hockey operations and general manager. MacFarland was formerly the general manager of the Colorado Avalanche, where he spent 11 years with the organization.

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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.

Roman Josi News / Daily Faceoff / May 31

Predators’ Roman Josi named MVP of 2026 IIHF World Championship

Switzerland’s Roman Josi has been named MVP of the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship after leading his country to a silver medal. The 35-year-old has taken home second place four times at the World Championship, with the veteran losing 1-0 to Finland on Sunday in the gold medal game.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 31

Top 10 ‘big guy’ prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft

Yesterday, we took a look at 10 of the better “small guy” prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft. Today, we’re going the opposite direction, looking at the true big dawgs of the draft class.

Felix Nilsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 29

Predators Sign Felix Nilsson To Entry-Level Contract

According to a team announcement, the Nashville Predators have signed forward Felix Nilsson to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Predators didn’t disclose the financial terms of the deal, but it will carry through the 2028-29 season.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 25

Insider gives shaky update on Predators pursuit of Avalanche GM

The Nashville Predators’ search for a new general manager continues to stretch on, with insider Elliotte Friedman suggesting the club may be waiting for permission to speak with a top candidate, according to comments made on Monday’s edition of 32 Thoughts podcast.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

Predators May Seek Permission To Interview Chris McFarland For GM Vacancy

According to Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast, the Nashville Predators are being patient in their general manager search and could be waiting to ask to converse with a top-tier candidate.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

Rebuilding is the only option for Cup contention for the Predators

An organizational reset could be in store for the Nashville Predators. After this season, in which they finished tied for fifth in the Central Division with 86 points and missed the playoffs for a second straight year for the first time since 2014, the Predators may have to change course to find ultimate success.

Isak Walther News / Inside The Rink / May 21

ECHL: Isak Walther Signs With Sport in Finland’s Liiga

The Atlanta Gladiators will have another major hole to fill heading into the 2026-27 season as forward Isak Walther has signed overseas with Sport in Finland’s Liiga.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 20

Vegas Golden Knights Have Cap Issues to Resolve to Sign Multiple Players

It is never easy to talk about teams that are still in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it is part of the business. As we have seen, teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are going on long playoff runs and have to deal with their free agents days before July 1st.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19

Offseason Checklist: Nashville Predators

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months.

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Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 16

The Predators Need To Pick A Direction

The Nashville Predators have never truly done a tear-it-down-to-the-studs rebuild in their short history, yet it’s been rare for them to miss the playoffs.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

3 Players the Predators Should Target With the 10th Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

This season, the Nashville Predators were expected to be competing for the first-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. With an aging core and after a disastrous 2024-25 campaign, it seemed that the Predators would be starting a rebuild.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14

2 early Predators trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

For a second consecutive year, the Nashville Predators came up short in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup Playoff berth, finishing the campaign with a 38-34-10 record.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Predators’ Roman Josi named captain of Switzerland’s World Championship team

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi has been named captain of Team Switzerland at the upcoming 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship, the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation announced Thursday.

Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / April 27

Predators sign KHL star Vitali Pinchuk for 2026-27

The Nashville Predators signed forward Vitali Pinchuk to a one-year, entry-level deal for the 2026-27 season on Monday. The 24-year-old Belarus native finished third in the KHL in goals (31) and tied for sixth in points (66) in 2025-26.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

The Predators Had the Most Pointless Season in the NHL

The Nashville Predators (38-34-10) looked like they were going to start a rebuild after the 2024-25 season. Their prospect pool was starting to take form, with Matthew Wood, Joakim Kemell, and Brady Martin looking NHL-ready.

Nashville Predators News / EasySportz / April 14

The Nashville Predators Almost Backed Into the Playoffs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It almost happened. Not with a surge, not with a statement — but with a stumble that somehow still had a chance to be enough. The Nashville Predators came within reach of backing into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, lingering in the race deep into the final week despite a stretch run that did little to inspire confidence.