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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.

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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.

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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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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.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 29

Bruins, Predators Prospects Shine in WJSS Opener

The Boston Bruins and Nashville Predators are in similar positions. They were teams recently in the Stanley Cup conversation who experienced a rocky 2024-2025 season.

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.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 21

The most likely long-term contract the Predators will try to trade

The Nashville Predators finished the year with the third-worst record in the league. That comes after an offseason where Nashville spent a ton of money on three big-name veterans.

Jack Ivankovic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21

Predators’ Jack Ivankovic Expected To Commit To Michigan

The fifth-highest netminder drafted in the 2025 NHL Draft is expected to bring his talents to the Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 season. According to Jeff Marek of the Daily Faceoff, goaltender Jack Ivankovic is expected to commit to the University of Michigan.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21

The Predators Are Banking On Internal Improvement

The Nashville Predators “won” last summer’s free agency period, signing Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei to lucrative long-term contracts.

Jake McLaughlin News / Inside The Rink / July 17

ECHL: Jake McLaughlin Re-Signs with the Mavericks, Noël Signs Overseas

The Kansas City Mavericks have announced that they have re-signed 6’2″ defenseman Jake McLaughlin. At the same time, 6’1″ defenseman David Noël has signed overseas with the Nottingham Panthers in the EIHL for the 2025-26 season.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 17

Nashville Predators 2025 NHL free agency grades for every signing

The Nashville Predators are coming off a disappointing season last year. This led to the expectation that the Predators would be aggressive in free agency and potentially use their multiple early draft picks in the 2025 NHL Draft to make moves.

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 / House of Hockey / July 15

Nashville Predators May Be on the Verge of Losing Talented 23-Year-Old Due to Contract Dispute

The Nashville Predators are currently in a contract dispute with Luke Evangelista, which, if they don't come to an agreement soon, means they could lose him.

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Derek Army News / Inside The Rink / July 15

ECHL: Derek Army Leaves Wheeling Nailers For AHL Gig

It was a busy day for coaches in the ECHL, as Terrence Wallin would leave the Maine Mariners to join the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, and later in the day, Derek Army would leave the Wheeling Nailers to join the Colorado Eagles.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 10

Predators’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Nashville Predators are coming off an extremely disappointing season. The Predators were one of the worst teams in the NHL in 2024-25. To remedy the situation, general manager Barry Trotz has already made multiple moves.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Predators Draft Jack Ivankovic 58th Overall

With the 58th pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Nashville Predators have selected Jack Ivankovic from the Brampton Steelheads of the OHL Although he doesn’t stand tall like other goaltenders, Jack Ivankovic is just as strong and effective in the crease.

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 / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Predators select Ryker Lee No. 26 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Nashville Predators have selected right winger Ryker Lee with the 26th overall selection of the 2025 NHL Draft at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Friday night.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Predators select Cameron Reid No. 21 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Nashville Predators selected Kitchener Rangers’ defenseman Cameron Reid 21st overall in the 2025 NHL Draft at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The Predators acquired the pick by trading the 23rd and 67th overall picks in this year’s draft to the Ottawa Senators.

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.