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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.

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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).

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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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.

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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.

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.

Nashville Predators 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.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

NHL to investigate two Texas cities for expansion

Should the NHL find a suitable ownership group, it won’t come cheaply.

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Pekka Rinne News / Daily Faceoff / June 23

Pekka Rinne had a Hall of Fame case, despite underwhelming resume

The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 on Monday, headlined by former Boston Bruins‘ captain Patrice Bergeron and Montreal Canadiens‘ legend Carey Price.

Erik Haula News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 22

Erik Haula Prefers To Stay With Predators

According to Kevin Weekes of ESPN, Erik Haula, one of three free agents on the Nashville Predators set to become unrestricted on July 1, wants to remain in Tennessee.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Nashville Predators’ 2026 Free Agents & Extension Candidates

The Nashville Predators are in a pivotal offseason. They’re stuck between competing for the Stanley Cup and for the first overall pick, and they’re probably closer to the former option.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 19

NHL Rumors: Noise picking up around Connor Hellebuyck and Winnipeg Jets

Alex Daugherty: The Nashville Predators trading for Ross Colton likely means that Erik Haula won’t be re-signed and that he’ll be going to free agency.

Jamie Langenbrunner News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

Predators hire Jamie Langenbrunner as assistant to general manager

The Nashville Predators announced on Wednesday that they’ve hired Jamie Langenbrunner as an assistant to the general manager. “We are thrilled to welcome

Nashville Predators News / NHL Rumors / June 18

Nashville Predators Make a Trade and Will Keep Coaching Staff But Want to Improve

The Toronto Maple Leafs were not the only ones to make a trade on Tuesday. New President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Chris MacFarland is starting to leave his imprint on the Nashville Predators.

Ross Colton News / Inside The Rink / June 16

Nashville Predators Acquire Ross Colton from Colorado

The Nashville Predators’ new general manager, Chris MacFarland, has made his first trade since taking the job. The deal comes from the team he left as the general manager of the Colorado Avalanche to join the Predators.

Gunnarwolfe Fontaine News / Inside The Rink / June 12

ECHL: Gunnarwolfe Fontaine Heads Overseas

Cincinnati Cyclones forward Gunnarwolfe Fontaine is heading overseas to Italy to play with HC Pustertal in the EIHL. In his first full season in the ECHL, Fontaine had 21 goals and 24 assists for 45 points in 71 games.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Top 10 Nashville Predators Prospects: Pre-2026 Draft Edition

The Nashville Predators are at a crossroads this season. They’re stuck between being too good to compete for the first overall pick and too poorly built to compete for the Stanley Cup.

Chris MacFarland News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 8

Predators rumors: Will new president Chris MacFarland immediately retool Nashville’s roster?

The Nashville Predators are entering a new era under president and general manager Chris MacFarland, who joined the franchise after helping build the Colorado Avalanche team that won the Stanley Cup in 2022.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 8

Free Agent Focus: Nashville Predators

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Rob Blake News / NHL Trade Talk / June 5