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No one should be surprised with the numerous moves that Chris MacFarland made after taking over as president of hockey operations and general manager of the Nashville Predators in June.

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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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NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / August 6

Counting Down the Best Nashville Predators Playoff Wins: 2015 Game 5 vs. Chicago Blackhawks

The Nashville Predators kick off the 2026-27 season in 45 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 5

Counting Down the Best Nashville Predator Playoff Wins: 2019 Game 3 vs. Dallas Stars

The Nashville Predators kick off the 2026-27 season in 46 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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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / August 4

Counting Down the Best Nashville Predator Playoff Wins: 2019 Game 2 vs. Dallas Stars

The Nashville Predators kick off the 2026-27 season in 47 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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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.

Jordan Frasca News / Inside The Rink / August 4

ECHL: Jacob Frasca Heads To The NCAA

Reading Royals forward Jacob Frasca is heading to the NCAA after spending the last two seasons in the ECHL. Frasca, 23, had 12 goals and 16 assists for 28 points, along with 113 PIMs in 63 games last season.

Kevin Wall News / Inside The Rink / August 3

ECHL: Kevin Wall Heads Overseas

Tahoe Knight Monsters forward Kevin Wall is heading overseas to Germany to join the Krefeld Pinguine (DEL). Wall, 26, had 21 goals and 37 assists for 58 points in 53 games last season and would add an assist over the course of four Kelly Cup Playoff games.

Wyatt Cullen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 3

Joey Cullen, 2028 NHL Draft Prospect, Commits To Minnesota

Joey Cullen, the No. 1 2010-born recruit from the U.S., has committed to the University of Minnesota, he announced on his Instagram. His brother, Wyatt Cullen, played for Team USA at the World Junior Summer Showcase.

Mavrik Bourque News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 31

Predators GM gets real on Mavrik Bourque expectations after Stars trade

The Nashville Predators have a new general manager in Chris MacFarland. And he did not waste any time getting to work on his new team. This summer, he made a slew of moves, including an intriguing trade with the Dallas Stars for young forward Mavrik Bourque.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / July 29

Nashville Predators Stand Out at the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase

Team USA Hockey is participating in the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase in Ontario, Canada, as they invite players from its youth system to show their skills ahead of the 2027 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.

Chris MacFarland News / Nashville Predators On SI / July 29

How Trade of 2021 NHL Draft Selections Demonstrates Different Direction for Predators Under Chris MacFarland

Size and grit. For years, the Nashville Predators weren't just known for it, opposing teams could count on the franchise focussing on that with man of their selections in the NHL Draft.

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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.

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.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / July 23

Which Nashville Predators Prospects Will Play in the World Junior Summer Showcase?

Three Nashville Predators prospects are about to get some more valuable experience next week in Ontario, Canada. From July 26 through Aug. 1, the World Junior Summer Showcase for hockey will be taking place in Windsor, Ontario at the WFCU Centre.

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Parker Gahagen News / Inside The Rink / July 22

AHL: Springfield Thunderbirds Sign Parker Gahagen

There’s a report this morning that the Springfield Thunderbirds are signing an AHL deal with goalie Parker Gahagen. Tony Androckitis of InsideAHLHockey had the scoop.

IndyCar News / SpeedwayMedia.com / July 21

Alex Palou catches lucky caution to win at Nashville

LEBANON, Tenn. — Whatever crystal ball race strategist Barry Wanser possesses, he brought Alex Palou down pit lane at the right time. By three-tenths of a second, the driver of the No.

NHL News / SpeedwayMedia.com / July 20

IndyCar Nashville race postponed to Monday

LEBANON, Tenn. — If you have sick days or personal days to burn, use one. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES postponed the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix to Monday, after unyielding rain and lightning.

Kyle Kirkwood takes pole for Sunday’s race at Nashville

LEBANON, Tenn. — Kyle Kirkwood will lead the field to green, Sunday. The driver of the No. 27 Andretti Global Honda, who entered 56 points back of championship leader, Alex Palou, scored the pole for Sunday’s Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway with a two-lap average speed of 196.852 mph.

Jordan Oesterle News / Daily Faceoff / July 13

Jordan Oesterle retires after 12-year NHL career

Jordan Oesterle, who played for seven different teams over parts of 12 NHL seasons, announced his retirement on Monday afternoon via his agency, O2K Sports Management.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

3 More Moves The Nashville Predators Should Make This Offseason

The Nashville Predators have had a very busy offseason so far. New general manager Chris MacFarland has worked to reinvigorate the forward core via several trades and signings, starting with acquiring players from his former team, the Colorado Avalanche.