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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.

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Jordan Oesterle Announces Retirement

Veteran defenseman Jordan Oesterle is calling it a career. His agency, O2K Worldwide Management Group, announced Monday that the 34-year-old is retiring after 12 professional seasons, praising him for turning an undrafted college free agent signing into a lengthy pro career.

Nashville Predators 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.

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NHL News / A to Z Sports / July 8

Predators star Filip Forsberg dedicates annual hockey clinic proceeds to ALS research in honor of Titans legend Chris Johnson

One Nashville sports icon has made a really fantastic commitment to ALS research in the name of another Nashville sports icon. See what Filip Forsberg

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Nashville Predators News / EasySportz / July 7

The New Era of the Nashville Predators

With the recent “stepping down” of Barry Trotz and the hiring of Chris McFarland, there is a new era beginning in the southern hockey state. While the

Chris MacFarland News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Predators hire Vukie Mpofu as assistant GM

A rising name in the hockey ranks is heading to Smashville. On Tuesday, Nashville Predators general manager Chris MacFarland announced that the team has hired Vukie Mpofu as the team’s new assistant general manager.

Justin Barron News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6

Predators Re-Sign Justin Barron

The Nashville Predators have avoided arbitration with one of their restricted free agent defenseman. According to a team announcement, the Predators have signed Justin Barron to a one-year, $1.575MM contract for the 2026-27 season.

Justin Barron News / Daily Faceoff / July 6

Predators sign Justin Barron to one-year contract

A young rearguard is staying in the Music City for at least one more year. On Monday, Nashville Predators general manager Chris MacFarland announced that the team has signed defenseman Justin Barron to a one-year contract.

Mavrik Bourque News / Field Level Media / July 4

Predators' new acquisition Mavrik Bourque gets 6-year, $33M deal

The Nashville Predators on Saturday announced a reworked contract for newly acquired forward Mavrik Bourque, who signed a six-year, $33 million deal. The

Mavrik Bourque News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Predators Sign Mavrik Bourque To Six-Year Deal

The Predators have signed restricted free agent center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year deal worth $5.5MM annually, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

3 Key Takeaways From Predators’ Busy Offseason

The Nashville Predators have had a very busy offseason so far. Despite many people thinking they would launch a full rebuild due to the current core’s age and lack roster depth, new general manager Chris MacFarland has added a ton of talent to the roster.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Predators’ Chris MacFarland Is Worth the Hype

David Poile served as the Nashville Predators’ general manager from inception until 2023, helping the team become a staple in Music City. In taking over for Poile, Barry Trotz had big shoes to fill, but he ultimately resigned in 2026.

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Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Predators Sign Alex Kerfoot to 2-Year Contract With $3.5 Million AAV

The Nashville Predators have signed veteran center Alex Kerfoot to a two-year deal with a $3.5 million average annual value, as per Darren Dreger. The 31-year-old left shooter spent the past two season with the Utah Hockey Club/Utah Mammoth, moving with the franchise after playing one year of a two-year deal he signed with the Arizona Coyotes.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Predators sign Alex Kerfoot to two-year contract

The Nashville Predators and new president of hockey operations Chris MacFarland continue to add new forwards to the mix with great vigor. Just hours after

Mavrik Bourque News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Predators Finalizing Trade and Extension for Mavrik Bourque

The Nashville Predators are finalizing a trade to acquire forward Mavrik Bourque from the Dallas Stars, according to reports from Elliotte Friedman, Chris Johnston, and Pierre LeBrun.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

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).

Matt Cullen 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.

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.