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What Happened to Every Predators First Round Pick of the Past 15 Years

Since the franchise's inception nearly three decades ago, the Nashville Predators have made 30 first-round selections. Like any organization, the Predators have had their share of hits as well as draft busts.

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5 Nashville Predators Who Could Be on the Roster Bubble

With the NHL preseason knocking on the door, the Nashville Predators are nearly on the verge of setting their roster. General manager Chris MacFarland made a ton of new additions, and it’ll be interesting to see how they gel.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / August 28

The 10 Best Offseason Moves in Predators History

The Nashville Predators don't have the trophy case of an Original Six franchise, but in the franchise's 27-plus year history, the front office has made more than its share of shrewd summer decisions.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / August 27

Nashville Expands Analytics Department With Front Office Hire

Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations Chris MacFarland announced on Thursday that the organization has hired Hayden Speak as the new Director of Research and Development.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / August 26

How To Watch The Nashville Predators 2026-27 Season

The Nashville Predators kick off the 2026-27 season in 36 days with a matchup against the Minnesota Wild in Bridgestone Arena. On Wednesday, the organization announced details for a direct-to-consumer streaming service to broadcast games this upcoming season.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 26

Ranking the Western Conference's biggest winners this summer

In the final instalment of this summer mini-series, we finish off with the biggest off-season winners from the Western Conference. Who made the cut? Let’s jump right into it.

Ranking the Eastern Conference's biggest winners this summer

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / August 26

The Biggest Question the Predators Still Haven't Answered This Offseason

The Predators' front office has been busy. New President and General Manager Chris MacFarland rolled up his sleeves and reshaped the roster, acquiring Mavrik Bourque, Ross Colton, Jack Drury, Adam Edstrom, Nils Hoglander, and Ilya Lyubuskin with a myriad of trades and signings.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / August 25

Where Every Nashville Predators Prospect is Playing in This Season

The Nashville Predators have quietly assembled one of the best young talent pools in the National Hockey League. A handful of prospects are looking to impress Nashville's front office when rookie camp kicks off on Sept.

Sutter Muzzatti News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 21

Red Wings acquire former 5th-round pick in trade with Predators

The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday acquired forward Sutter Muzzatti from the Nashville Predators in exchange for future considerations. The organization then signed Muzzatti to a two-year, entry-level contract, giving the the 23-year-old an opportunity to begin his professional career.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 20

Predators trade Sutter Muzzatti to Red Wings for future considerations

The trade that all Detroit Red Wings fans have been waiting for. On Thursday, Nashville Predators general manager Chris MacFarland announced that the team has traded the signing rights of forward Sutter Muzzatti to the Red Wings, in exchange for future considerations.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 20

Red Wings Acquire Sutter Muzzatti From Predators

The Nashville Predators have traded the rights to forward Sutter Muzzatti to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for future considerations. Detroit followed the trade by signing Muzzatti to a two-year, entry-level contract.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / August 19

Best Predators Playoff Wins of All Time: 2018 Game 6 vs. Winnipeg Jets

The Nashville Predators kick off the 2026-27 season in 32 days on Sept. 20 with preseason action against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Predators look to end a two-year playoff drought by getting the season off to a good start and starting first-year general manager Chris MacFarland's tenure on a positive note.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / August 18

Predators Playoff Wins Countdown: 2018 Game 2 vs. Winnipeg Jets

The Nashville Predators kick off the 2026-27 season in 33 days on Sept. 20 with preseason action against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Predators look to end a two-year playoff drought by getting the season off to a good start and starting first-year general manager Chris MacFarland's tenure on a positive note.

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Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / August 18

Nashville Predators Announce 2026-27 Theme Nights For Home Games

The Nashville Predators announced today that single-game ticket sales for the 2026-27 season begin on on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. CT. Additionally, the Predators revealed the theme nights for this season's home games inside Bridgestone Arena.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

Nashville Predators’ 5 Most Important Games in 2026-27 Season

The Nashville Predators’ 2026-27 schedule is filled with games that can define the franchise’s direction. Their battle with the Central Division (28 games in total), along with some matchups against the Eastern Conference, will go a long way in determining whether they make the playoffs.

Nashville Predators News / Volleyball On SI / August 17

College Volleyball Is Taking Over Nontraditional Venues in 2026

College volleyball teams are always looking for new ways to push their teams and give their fans exciting matchups to look forward to and 2026 is no exception, especially when it comes to out-of-the-box venues.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / August 17

Looking Back at Nashville's Best Playoff Wins: 2018 Game 4 vs. Winnipeg Jets

The Nashville Predators kick off the 2026-27 season in 34 days on Sept. 20 with preseason action against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Predators look to end a two-year playoff drought by getting the season off to a good start and starting first-year general manager Chris MacFarland's tenure on a positive note.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / August 16

Best Predators Playoff Wins of All Time: 2016 Game 6 vs. Anaheim Ducks

The Nashville Predators kick off the 2026-27 season in 35 days on Sept. 20 with preseason action against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Predators look to end a two-year playoff drought by getting the season off to a good start and starting first-year general manager Chris MacFarland's tenure on a positive note.

Steven Stamkos News / Inside The Rink / August 15

Report: Ilitch Rejected Stamkos

A report has come to light from Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press, who said the Detroit Red Wings had a chance at signing center Steven Stamkos in the 2024 offseason.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / August 15

Counting Down the Best Nashville Predators Playoff Wins: 2016 Game 2 vs. Anaheim Ducks

The Nashville Predators kick off the 2026-27 season in 36 days on Sept. 20 with preseason action against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Predators look to end a two-year playoff drought by getting the season off to a good start and starting first-year general manager Chris MacFarland's tenure on a positive note.

Luke Prokop News / Inside The Rink / August 13

ECHL: Prokop Brothers Reunite With South Carolina Stingrays

The South Carolina Stingrays added two players Thursday, but their latest signings come with a connection that stretches well beyond the 2026-27 season.

Luke Reid News / Inside The Rink / August 12

ECHL: Reading Royals Sign Luke Reid and Austin Mourar

The Reading Royals have added two new faces to their blueline with the addition of Luke Reid and Austin Mourar for the 2026-27 season. Reading now has six defensemen and four forwards signed for next season.

Pekka Rinne News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Pekka Rinne’s Best Moments With the Predators

Longtime Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne will officially be a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame when he is inducted in November. He will join Shea Weber as the second Predators player to make it, and will be the only Finnish goaltender to earn the honor.

Massimo Rizzo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 11

Massimo Rizzo Signs In Sweden

A former draft pick of the Carolina Hurricanes is headed overseas to continue his professional career. According to a team announcement, forward Massimo Rizzo has signed with Kalmar HC of the HockeyAllsvenskan for the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 7

Predators GM Chris MacFarland is taking an expensive shortcut

The Nashville Predators needed a different plan after missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season. MacFarland certainly gave them one.

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Penguins face uncomfortable reason top players no longer want to play in Pittsburgh

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Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / August 6

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Nashville Predators’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.