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Nashville Predators Slip to the Fifth Pick After NHL Draft Lottery Surprises

The Nashville Predators will pick fifth after the New York Islanders and the Utah Hockey Club won the draft lotteries for the first two picks in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

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Predators sticking with head coach Andrew Brunette

The Nashville Predators plan to proceed with head coach Andrew Brunette behind the bench, general manager Barry Trotz announced on Monday. Trotz's words came on the heels of the Predators following up a busy offseason of signings with a dismal performance in 2024-25.

Andrew Brunette News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Predators retaining HC Andrew Brunette

Don’t add the Predators to the list of teams making a coaching change this offseason. General manager Barry Trotz told reporters today, including Alex Daugherty of the Tennessean, that head coach Andrew Brunette will be back behind the bench for a third season in 2025-26.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Andrew Brunette to return as Nashville Predators coach for 2025-26

The Nashville Predators will bring back Andrew Brunette as head coach to start the 2025-26 NHL season, general manager Barry Trotz announced on Monday. “Andrew (Brunette) is going to be our coach,” Trotz told reporters at Bridgestone Arena.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

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20 NHL players from the 1990s you probably forgot about

Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / May 5

Predators HC Returning Next Season

The Nashville Predators played one of the most disappointing seasons in the NHL this season. They finished 30-44-8 for 68 points, good for the third-worst record in the Western Conference.

Barry Trotz News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Predators' Barry Trotz needs to have a much better summer

Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz had an illustrious career behind the bench as a head coach, winning a Stanley Cup in 2018 with the Washington Capitals and accumulating many other accolades.

Nashville Predators News / House of Hockey / May 2

Nashville Predators' Shocking Ask for Ryan O'Reilly Trade Leaks Publicly

The Nashville Predators listened to offers on Ryan O'Reilly at the trade deadline, but now we know the ridiculous asking price they had for the veteran.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

Why the Predators are optimistic about a turnaround in 2025-26

The Nashville Predators experienced arguably the most disappointing season of any NHL team this year. The moves they made last summer have been well documented to this point, as nothing truly came to fruition for general manager Barry Trotz in the way he hoped.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26

An offseason checklist for the Nashville Predators

It could be a busy summer for Nashville once again.

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Active NHL skaters with 1,000 games played' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 24

Disaster season: What can Rangers, Predators learn from previous Hindenburgs?

Can either New York or Nashville use these teams as a blueprint?

Rangers president/GM Chris Drury agrees to multiyear contract extension

Connor McMichael's pair guide Caps to 2-0 series lead over Canadiens

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 21

Predators reassign Marc Del Gaizo, Fedor Svechkov

The Predators reassigned defenseman Marc Del Gaizo and center Fedor Svechkov to AHL Milwaukee on Monday, according to a team release. The pair will aid the Admirals in their Calder Cup quest after logging significant NHL ice time in 2024-25.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / April 20

After disappointing 2024-25, the Predators have a long road ahead

The Nashville Predators brought in veteran talents ahead of the 2024-25 season, looking to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and build off a relatively

Andrew Brunette News / House of Hockey / April 18

Predators Head Coach Andrew Brunette Comments on His Future After Humiliating Season

After finishing as one of the worst teams in the NHL, Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette commented on his future. The Nashville Predators were one of the most disappointing clubs in the NHL this year, finishing near the bottom of the Western Conference despite being viewed as legitimate Stanley Cup contenders.

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Andreas Englund News / Daily Faceoff / April 18

Andreas Englund signs one-year contract extension with Predators

On Friday, Nashville Predators general manager announced the team has signed defenseman Andreas Englund to a one-year contract extension. The deal for the 2025-26 season will see Englund have a cap hit of $775,000.

Nashville Predators News / Inside The Rink / April 17

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Haider and Hanzel Assigned to Milwaukee

The Nashville Predators announced today that defenseman Jeremy Hanzel and goaltender Ethan Haider have been reassigned from the Atlanta Gladiators to their AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 16

Predators coast past Stars, who enter playoffs on seven-game losing skid

Ryan O'Reilly had a goal and two assists Wednesday night as the Nashville Predators closed their disappointing season with a 5-1 rout over the visiting Dallas Stars, who limp into the playoffs on a seven-game losing streak.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

Predators Beat Stars 5-1 in Season Finale

The Nashville Predators (30-44-8) beat the Dallas Stars (50-26-6) 5-1 on Wednesday night, in what was the final game of the regular season for both clubs.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 16

NHL Predictions: April 16th Dallas Stars vs. Nashville Predators

Welcome to the latest edition of NHL Predictions. In this series, our team here at Last Word on Hockey breaks down head-to-head matchups and other key elements that may influence the outcome of each game each day.

Marc Del Gaizo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Predators waive defenseman

The Predators put defenseman Marc Del Gaizo on waivers Tuesday, according to PuckPedia. The move is a precursor to assigning the pending Group VI unrestricted free agent to AHL Milwaukee for the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Marc Del Gaizo News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Predators place Marc Del Gaizo on waivers

The Nashville Predators have waived defenseman Marc Del Gaizo, according to PuckPedia. Through 45 appearances with the Predators this season, Del Gaizo has collected two goals and seven assists for nine points coupled with a minus-four rating and 21 penalty minutes.

Nashville Predators News / House of Hockey / April 15

Nashville Predators Place Defenseman on Waivers as Disastrous Season Comes to an End

The Nashville Predators 2024/25 season has been a disaster, but before it ends, they've placed a defenseman on waivers, and not for the first time this year.

Ryan Ufko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 14

Predators’ Ryan Ufko recalled, set to make NHL debut

The Nashville Predators have recalled defense prospect Ryan Ufko and are expected to award him his NHL debut on Monday per Nick Kieser of Nashville’s 102.5 The Game.

Steven Stamkos News / NHL Trade Talk / April 14

Could Canucks be a landing spot for Predators superstar?

Could the Canucks look to make a play for a Nashville star?

Canucks shut down Elias Pettersson and Filip Chytil for rest of season

Brock Boeser doesn't expect to return to Vancouver Canucks next season

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Filip Forsberg News / Field Level Media / April 11

Filip Forsberg, Predators earn shootout win over Utah

Filip Forsberg scored the lone goal of a shootout, giving the Nashville Predators a 4-3 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday in Salt Lake City. The Predators erased a 2-0 deficit by scoring three goals within a six-minute span bridging the second and third periods.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1

Watch: Islanders goalie credited with first career goal

The New York Islanders were 7-4 winners over the Nashville Predators on Saturday afternoon, and Brock Nelson was one of their big stars in the win with a pair of goals. But there was a very surprising and unexpected name on their goal-scorer list for the game.

Alex Ovechkin within 10 goals of tying Wayne Gretzky's record

Islanders Prospect Alex Jefferies and the growing pains of the AHL

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL Calder Trophy winners' quiz