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Grading Predators’ 2025 NHL Draft class

The 2025 NHL Draft has concluded, and the Nashville Predators had multiple early picks this time around. They would have three picks in the first round, while having five picks in the first 60.

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AHL: Bridgeport Islanders Sign Parker Gahagen

The Bridgeport Islanders have a new head coach for the 2025-26 season, and now they have a new goaltender. The Islanders signed goalie Parker Gahagen to a 2025-26 AHL contract.

Nicolas Hague News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 5

Grading Predators-Golden Knights Nicolas Hague trade

The Vegas Golden Knights traded defenseman Nicolas Hague to the Nashville Predators along with a 2027 conditional third-round pick in return for forward Colton Sissons and defenseman Jeremy Lauzon.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Predators coach on poor Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault season

The Nashville Predators spent the most money in free agency before the 2024-25 season. They responded with the third-worst record in the league and never came close to sniffing the postseason.

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Predators land former Lightning D-man on 2-year deal

The Nashville Predators were among the most disappointing teams in the 2024-25 season. After spending big money in free agency, Nashville finished with the third-worst record in the NHL.

Nick Perbix News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Predators sign Nick Perbix to two-year contract

The Nashville Predators bolstered their blueline on the opening day of NHL Free Agency on Tuesday, signing right-handed defenseman Nick Perbix to a two-year

Nick Perbix News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Predators add to defensive core with a two-year deal

Since debuting during the 2022-23 season, he has scored 13 goals and 63 points in 220 career contests with a +27 rating, averaging 15:45 of ice time per night.

Predators acquire Nicolas Hague from Golden Knights and sign to four-year extension

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 30

NHL Rumors: The Window for a Mitch Marner Sign-and-Trade is Closing Fast

Free agency opens tomorrow at noon, Eastern. Can the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights still work out a sign-and-trade? The Chris Johnston Show: (youtube) Chris Johnston this morning on the latest on the Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Nashville Predators News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Nashville Predators Acquire Defenceman and Sign Him to a New Contract

The Vegas Golden Knights have made an important decision on an important restricted free agent defenceman. News emerged that Nicolas Hague has been traded to the Nashville Predators.

Nashville Predators News / Inside The Rink / June 30

Nic Hague Traded to Nashville

The Nashville Predators have acquired defenseman Nic Hague from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for defenseman Jeremy Lauzon and forward Colton Sissons.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Predators Draft Jack Ivankovic 58th Overall

With the 58th pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Nashville Predators have selected Jack Ivankovic from the Brampton Steelheads of the OHL Although he doesn’t stand tall like other goaltenders, Jack Ivankovic is just as strong and effective in the crease.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Predators select Jack Ivankovic No. 58 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

One of the most coveted goaltending prospects in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft is headed to the Nashville Predators, who took goaltender Jack Ivankovic with the 58th pick in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Nashville Predators Draft Ryker Lee 26th Overall

With the 26th pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Nashville Predators have selected Ryker Lee from the Madison Capitols of the United States Hockey League (USHL) Ryker Lee is a deceptive winger who led draft-year prospects in USHL scoring this past season (68 points in 58 games).

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Predators select Ryker Lee No. 26 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Nashville Predators have selected right winger Ryker Lee with the 26th overall selection of the 2025 NHL Draft at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Friday night.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Predators select Cameron Reid No. 21 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Nashville Predators selected Kitchener Rangers’ defenseman Cameron Reid 21st overall in the 2025 NHL Draft at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The Predators acquired the pick by trading the 23rd and 67th overall picks in this year’s draft to the Ottawa Senators.

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Predators trade up to select elite defensive prospect

He joins the Predators’ system as a very high-floor defensive prospect.

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Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / June 27

Predators Select Brady Martin in NHL Draft

With the fifth pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, the Nashville Predators selected forward Brady Martin out of the OHL. The right-handed fowrard is a high-riser up the draft board, but he possesses a rare combination of tenacity, skill, and speed that has surely endeared the Predators to him.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Predators select Brady Martin No. 5 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Nashville Predators selected center Brady Martin of the OHL’s Soo Greyhounds with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft Friday night at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Top 10 Overagers Ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft

Heading into an NHL Draft, there are always a few players who went undrafted for many reasons but are still on the board as overage prospects. With NHL rights now appearing to become standardized across all levels, according to Mike McMahon of collegehockeyinsider.com, as it looks like teams will hold draft rights until a player turns 22.

Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / June 26

Predators GM Silences Trade Rumors Surrounding Star Forward

The Nashville Predators' 2024-25 season was an unmitigated disaster, as after making several major spalshes in free agency, they won just 30 games and finished 28 points outside the playoff picture.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Why Porter Martone would be a great fit for the Predators at No. 5

The 2025 NHL entry draft gets going with the first round on Friday night in Los Angeles. While there’s some disagreement about whether the intrigue gets started with the San Jose Sharks at No.

Luke Richardson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Predators hire Luke Richardson as assistant coach

The Predators have added an assistant coach to Andrew Brunette’s staff, confirming Tuesday in a press release that they’ve hired Luke Richardson. He’s replacing Todd Richards, whom the club said will not return to Nashville in 2025-26.

Roman Josi News / Field Level Media / June 18

Predators captain Roman Josi diagnosed with POTS

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi is expected to attend training camp and play next season after being diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) toward the end of the NHL season, the team announced Wednesday.

Roman Josi News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

Predators Defenseman Roman Josi Diagnosed with POTS

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi was recently diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). POTS is a condition that impacts one’s heart rate when standing up, along with physical capabilities.

Jonathan Marchessault News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28

Marchessault Open to Trade from Predators, Prefers Hometown Team

After just a single season with the Nashville Predators, veteran winger Jonathan Marchessault may already be open to moving on. Reportedly willing to accept a trade if the Predators can find one, his preference is to go back home and play for the Montreal Canadiens.