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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.

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Predators sign Vitali Pinchuk to one-year, entry-level contract

The Nashville Predators have signed forward Vitali Pinchuk to a one-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Monday afternoon. Pinchuk, 24, collected 31 goals and 66 points in 65 games with KHL club Dinamo Minsk during the 2025-26 regular season.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27

Nashville Predators Sign Vitali Pinchuk

Earlier today, agent Dan Milstein shared that his client, Vitali Pinchuk, had agreed to a one-year, entry-level contract with a mystery team. A few hours later, Milstein announced that the Nashville Predators had won the sweepstakes.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 24

NHL Rumors: Andrew Brunette confident he'll be back with Predators; Jonathan Marchessault owns his bad year

Alex Daugherty of the Tennessean: Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette is confident that he’ll be back next season as head coach, regardless of who they bring in as GM.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 23

NHL Rumors: Predators Waiting to Talk to More Candidates, but No Rebuild, and Braden Schneider Knows he Could be Traded

Frank Seravalli: Bill Scott, Brett Peterson and Scott White have all had in-person interviews with the Nashville Predators. Tom Fitzgerald is expected to interview this week.

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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.

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.

Steven Stamkos News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Steven Stamkos expects Predators to make the playoffs in 2026-27

The Nashville Predators just finished a disappointing campaign that saw the team miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Amidst some overhaul in the Predators front office, the team is looking for better results in the 2026-27 campaign.

Steven Stamkos News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Predators’ Steven Stamkos expects team to contend for playoffs in 2026-27

The Stanley Cup Playoffs mean that the season is over for the 16 teams that did not qualify, and that comes with the opportunity to hear from players on those squads on getaway days, when the team gets together one last time to clear out their lockers and meet with the media.

Tom Fitzgerald News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20

Predators To Interview Tom Fitzgerald For GM Vacancy

The Predators have an interview scheduled with former Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald this week, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports. That

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 18

Predators Have Interviewed Ryan Martin For GM Vacancy

There are currently three open GM positions around the NHL: Toronto, Vancouver, and Nashville. The first two have only been known briefly, while the other has been known since early February, when Barry Trotz announced that he’d be stepping down from the role.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Will the Predators make any big changes this offseason?

Despite having a veteran-laden roster built to win now, the Nashville Predators were eliminated from playoff contention on Monday. The Predators have now missed the playoffs in three of the last four seasons, and are facing the prospect of significant changes this offseason.

Daniel Nieminen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 14

Nashville Predators Sign Daniel Nieminen

The Nashville Predators have put pen to paper on one of their draft selections from last summer. The Predators have announced the signing of defenseman Daniel Nieminen to a three-year, entry-level contract that will begin next season.

Daniel Nieminen News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Predators sign Daniel Nieminen to three-year, entry-level contract

The Nashville Predators have agreed to terms with defense prospect Daniel Nieminen on a three-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Tuesday afternoon.

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.

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Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Nashville Predators eliminated from playoff contention

The Nashville Predators‘ ever-dwindling hopes of qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs reached an end on Monday night, with a 3–2 loss against the San Jose Sharks on home ice and a 5-3 win for the Los Angeles Kings.

Aiden Fink News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Predators Sign Aiden Fink To Entry-Level Deal

The Nashville Predators have signed 2023 seventh-round pick Aiden Fink to a three-year, entry-level contract. Fink began his pro career earlier in the month, signing an AHL tryout contract after the end of his junior season at Pennsylvania State University.

Aiden Fink News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Predators sign Aiden Fink to entry-level contract

A talented college player-turned-pro has inked his first NHL contract. On Monday, Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz announced that the team has signed forward Aiden Fink to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Jordan Oesterle News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Predators Reassign Jordan Oesterle

April 12: This afternoon Nashville reassigned Oesterle to AHL Milwaukee, shared in a press release. The veteran skated in one game, last Thursday at Utah, playing just over 14 minutes and finishing a -1.

Nashville Predators News / Stadium Rant / April 9

Can The Nashville Predators Win The 2026 Stanley Cup? Key Reasons They’re Contenders

The Nashville Predators are emerging as a legitimate contender for the 2026 Stanley Cup, combining elite goaltending, structured defense, and improved offensive depth.

Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / April 8

Predators move into playoff position with shut-out win over Ducks

Goaltender Justus Annunen posted his first shutout of the season and Erik Haula netted one goal and one assist to pace the visiting Nashville Predators to a 5-0 victory over the slumping Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.

Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / April 5

Tyson Jost facilitates Predators' key win over Sharks

Tyson Jost set up the game winner, the insurance marker and added an empty-netter in the third period as the visiting Nashville Predators doubled up the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Saturday night.

Luke Reid News / Inside The Rink / April 1

ECHL: Luke Reid Called Up To Utica Comets

The Utica Comets have recalled defenseman Luke Reid from the Adirondack Thunder. Reid, 24, has spent the entire season with the Adirondack Thunder, where he’s put up three goals and 16 assists for 19 points in 57 games.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

Predators Going in the Wrong Direction With General Manager Search

The Nashville Predators are interviewing general managers (GMs) after Barry Trotz announced he’s stepping down at the end of the 2025-26 season. In this regard, they’re doing something they’ve never done in their existence: going outside the organization.

Steven Stamkos News / NHL Trade Talk / March 24

Steven Stamkos Is Back to Scoring Like the Old Days

At 36, you might figure Steven Stamkos is starting to slow down. But anyone who’s been paying attention to the Preds lately knows that’s not true at all.

Andrew Brunette News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

How Predators Head Coach Andrew Brunette Saved His Job

A season ago, Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette looked like a dead man walking. After leading the Predators to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the 2023-24 season, his team completely floundered in 2024-25.