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The Nashville Predators are coming off a disaster of a season. The Preds were seen as a potential sleeper to make a run in the Western Conference. They would stumble to start the year, starting the campaign with five straight losses.

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Way-too-early Nashville Predators trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Nashville Predators took a massive risk last summer. The Predators were eliminated by the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

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Brady Martin News / Daily Faceoff / August 20

Predators sign Brady Martin to three-year entry-level contract

The Nashville Predators have signed center Brady Martin to a three-year entry-level contract. At the time of publishing, the cap hit of the contract is not confirmed, as well as if there are any performance bonuses.

Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / August 16

Predators Goalie Primed for Bounce Back Campaign

The Nashville Predators were a massive disappointment last season. After being the biggest spenders during the 2024 summer, the free agent additions proved unhelpful compared to their issues.

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.

Rocco Grimaldi News / House of Hockey / August 14

Longtime Nashville Predator Walks Away From the NHL To Sign With Overseas Powerhouse

Former Nashville Predators forward Rocco Grimaldi, who played over 150 games with the team, is going overseas and signing in the KHL with SKA Saint Petersburg.

Wade Murphy News / Inside The Rink / August 11

ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles Add Wade Murphy

Earlier today, the Greensboro Gargoyles added another veteran presence to the roster by signing forward Wade Murphy for the upcoming season. Murphy is a true veteran presence, bringing years of experience to a brand new franchise, having spent 10 years in the professional ranks.

Mark Borowiecki News / House of Hockey / August 11

Longtime NHL Enforcer Unexpectedly Denounces Fighting in Hockey

Mark Borowiecki was once one of the NHL's most prominent enforcers, but long after retirement, he's now condemned fighting in the league. Fighting has always been a huge part of the National Hockey League, and while it's not as prevalent as it once was, fans still love to see some of the tougher players in the league dropping the gloves.

Nashville Predators News / Last Word On Sports / August 10

NHL Rumours: Update on Key Nashville Predators RFA

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re in full off-season mode, but that doesn’t mean that general managers have stopped working. Some key restricted free agents are still unsigned.

Jakub Vrana News / Daily Faceoff / August 8

Former NHLer Jakub Vrana signs in Sweden

A former NHLer who had a high ceiling is returning overseas. On Friday, Linköping HC of the Swedish Hockey League announced that the team has signed forward Jakub Vrana to a two-year contract.

Spencer Stastney News / Breakaway on SI / August 6

Predators Defenseman Opens up on Personal Struggles

While there's been significant progress over the past several years, mental health discussions, especially in the world of sports, still have a stigma surrounding them.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 5

1 move Nashville Predators should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

The Nashville Predators made the biggest moves of the 2024 NHL offseason under rookie GM Barry Trotz. They shelled out big contracts to Steven Stamkos, Brady Skjei, and Jonathan Marchessault, but missed the playoffs terribly.

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Spencer Stastney News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 3

Predators’ Spencer Stastney Considered Retirement Before 2024-25 Season

Nashville Predators defenseman Spencer Stastney joined Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas on the 32 Thoughts podcast to speak out about the challenges he’s faced with continuing his hockey career.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 1

Predators’ perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason

One of the biggest disappointments in the 2024-25 NHL season was the Nashville Predators. In the summer of 2024, general manager Barry Trotz attempted to make the team a contender through NHL free agency.

Bobo Carpenter News / Inside The Rink / August 1

ECHL: Bobo Carpenter Returns to North America to Join Mavericks

The Kansas City Mavericks have announced that they have signed 5’11” forward Bobo Carpenter for the 2025-26 season. Bobo Carpenter started his junior career in the 2013-14 season playing with the Sioux City Musketeers in the USHL.

Jordan Frasca News / Inside The Rink / July 30

ECHL: Reading Royals Sign Frasca Brothers

The Reading Royals have announced the signing of forwards Jacob and Jordan Frasca for the 2025-26 season. Jacob, 22, is the youngest of the two brothers and just finished his first pro season with the Cincinnati Cyclones.

Isak Walther News / Inside The Rink / July 29

ECHL: Isak Walther Brings Size and Skill to Atlanta Lineup

The Atlanta Gladiators have signed forward Isak Walther for the 2025–26 ECHL season, adding size, skill, and hockey sense to their forward group. Walther, a 6’4” right winger from Södertälje, Sweden, just completed a four-year collegiate career at the University of Vermont, where he studied Applied Economics.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / July 28

2025-26 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 / Last Word On Sports / July 22

Top Nashville Predators Defining Moments

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.

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.

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Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Nashville Predators Draft Ryker Lee 26th Overall

With the 26th pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Nashville Predators have selected Ryker Lee from the Madison Capitols of the United States Hockey League (USHL) Ryker Lee is a deceptive winger who led draft-year prospects in USHL scoring this past season (68 points in 58 games).

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 / Field Level Media / June 18

Predators captain Roman Josi diagnosed with POTS

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi is expected to attend training camp and play next season after being diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) toward the end of the NHL season, the team announced Wednesday.

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.

Jonathan Marchessault News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28

Marchessault Open to Trade from Predators, Prefers Hometown Team

After just a single season with the Nashville Predators, veteran winger Jonathan Marchessault may already be open to moving on. Reportedly willing to accept a trade if the Predators can find one, his preference is to go back home and play for the Montreal Canadiens.