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Predators Center Returns as Second-Time Dad

After missing practice on hump day, Nashville Predators forward Michael McCarron was back at practice today, after welcoming his second child, a son named Jetson.

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Has the Predators’ blueline improved enough to bounce back?

After a tough result last season, the Nashville Predators are hoping for a much-desired positive performance during the 2025-26 campaign. Despite going out and getting big names like Steven Stamkos and Jontahan Marchessault prior to the 2024-25 season, the Predators felt flat on their face.

Tyson Jost News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Predators claim former first-round pick off waivers from Hurricanes

The Nashville Predators have added to their forward depth off the waiver wire.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Matthew Wood News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Predators’ Matthew Wood out week-to-week with lower-body injury

One of the young stars in the Music City is going to miss some time. According to multiple reports, Nashville Predators forward Matthew Wood is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 30

Ranking 10 greatest Nashville Predators of all time

The Nashville Predators are one of the National Hockey League’s success stories in the southern United States. Tennessee is not anyone’s idea of a hockey hotbed, but a thriving city and devoted fanbase have kept them in town for over 25 years.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Ozzy Wiesblatt News / Breakaway on SI / September 26

Predators’ Wiesblatt Brothers Share Special Moment in Return

Sometimes sports can provide a moment, ever so briefly, that feels cosmically ordained, and the latest one occurred at training camp for the Nashville Predators.

Cameron Reid News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 26

Predators reassign first-round pick, release veteran defenseman

The Predators have trimmed their training camp roster by two this morning, saying goodbye to a pair of semi-notable defensemen. The club announced they’ve reassigned first-round pick Cameron Reid to OHL Kitchener and released Scott Harrington from his professional tryout.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 25

Nashville Predators’ most intriguing training camp battle in 2025

The Nashville Predators are looking to bounce back, coming off an awful 2024-25 season. The Predators entered the year with a lot of promise after some big free agent signings.

Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / September 24

Predators Announce New Defenseman's Injury Timeline

The Nashville Predators had just made it through two preseason games, and one of their newest additions, defenseman Nicolas Hague, is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with an injury after a split-squad matchup against the Florida Panthers.

Chase McLane News / Inside The Rink / September 24

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Sign Chase McLane

The Adirondack Thunder have announced that they’ve signed rookie forward Chase McLane for the 2025-26 season. McLane, 25, spent his last season of eligibility at Colorado College, where he put up five goals and five assists for 10 points.

Nicolas Hague News / Daily Faceoff / September 24

Predators’ Nicolas Hague out 4-6 weeks with upper-body injury

Tough news for a player expected to be a key piece on the back end in Smashville. On Wednesday, Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette announced that defenseman Nicolas Hague is expected to be out 4-6 weeks with an upper-body injury.

Luke Evangelista News / Breakaway on SI / September 22

Predators in Difficult Talks With Luke Evangelista

With the NHL preseason getting underway and players finally getting game action again after a few months off, it is pretty common practice to have most of your star players out there.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Predators rumors: Key RFA has left Nashville amid ongoing contract talks

The Nashville Predators are preparing for the 2025-26 NHL season. They have begun their training camp activities, and are going to begin their preseason slate of games soon.

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The 'Active multiple 140-receiving-yard games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 30-homer MLB seasons leaders' quiz

The '2023 NFL starting quarterbacks' quiz

Barry Trotz News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 19

Barry Trotz cracks ‘experts’ joke after dreadful Predators 2024-25 season

The Nashville Predators ended the 2024-25 season with little to celebrate. For a team that entered with playoff expectations, the collapse was one of the most disappointing storylines of the year.

Nashville Predators News / Last Word On Sports / September 18

NHL Rumours: Update on Nashville Predators RFA Forward

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re closing in on the start of training camp. However, there are a number of unanswered questions heading into the start of the hockey season.

Luke Evangelista News / Daily Faceoff / September 18

Report: Predators’ Luke Evangelista won’t attend training camp without contract

Luke Evangelista will not be in attendance as Nashville Predators‘ training camp opens this week, reports The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta. The decision comes as Evangelista remains a restricted free agent and has not signed a new contract for the coming season.

Roman Josi News / ESPN / September 18

Predators captain Josi healthy for start of camp

Predators captain Roman Josi is healthy and available for the start of training camp after being diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome, known as POTS, late last season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 17

Is Adrian Kempe looking for over $10 million a season?

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Had reported earlier that Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe could be looking for $10 million on a contract extension with the Kings.

Nashville Predators News / Last Word On Sports / September 16

2025-26 Puck Drop Preview: Nashville Predators

Last Word On Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are here for the 2025-26 season! As the regular season approaches, we will be previewing each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming season.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

Nashville Predators 2025-26 Roster Projection 1.0

After a disappointing 2024-25 season, the Nashville Predators are 44 days from the start of the 2025-26 campaign, as they look to right the ship. They were busy again over the last couple of months as they look to bounce back from last season’s turbulent stability.

Luke Prokop News / The Hockey Writers / August 16

New Condors Defenceman Luke Prokop Says It’s Time to ‘Get in a Fight or Two’

On Tuesday (Aug. 12), the Bakersfield Condors signed four players to one-year, two-way American Hockey League (AHL) contracts for the 2025-26 season. Joining the AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers are forwards Matt Brown and Trevor Janicke, as well as defencemen Mats Lindgren and Luke Prokop.

Jonathan Marchessault News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18

Trade watch: Oilers connected to $27M veteran forward?

NHL insider Nick Kypreos and Sportsnet analyst Nick Kypreos came out with an update to his trade board on Tuesday.

Could the Oilers find their next goalie on the waiver wire?

Kasperi Kapanen finds a home: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

The best is yet to come for Trent Frederic: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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.

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.