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The defensive shakeup in Nashville continues. Michael Russo of The Athletic reports (Twitter link) that the Predators have claimed blueliner Daemon Hunt

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 4

Two New Nashville Defensemen Make Strong Impressions In First Game

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators got their first win of the 2026-27 season with a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Winning is always the primary objective, but the Predators made progress on one of their biggest issues entering the season as two of their newest defensemen took positive strides on the blue line.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Predators sign Jack Ahcan, Hunter Skinner

The Nashville Predators announced Wednesday they have signed defenseman Jack Ahcan and forward Hunter Skinner to two-way contracts. Ahcan’s deal is a two-year contract, while Skinner’s is one year.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8

Avalanche Reassign Jack Ahcan, Josh Manson Expected To Return

An important piece of the Colorado Avalanche lineup could be back in the near future. The team reassigned defenseman Jack Ahcan in anticipation for Josh Manson‘s return from an upper-body injury sustained in Game 3 of the first round per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Avalanche Recall Jack Ahcan

The Colorado Avalanche announced today that defenseman Jack Ahcan has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Veteran defenseman Josh Manson left last night’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights with an upper-body injury.

Colorado Avalanche News / Inside The Rink / March 18

ECHL: Iowa Heartlanders Sign Grant Ahcan

The Iowa Heartlanders have announced that they have signed 5’11” forward Grant Ahcan from St. Cloud State University. The Savage, Minnesota native spent all four of his collegiate seasons at St.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 25

Avalanche Activate Scott Wedgewood; Reassign Jack Ahcan, Isak Posch

Goaltender Scott Wedgewood is back with the Colorado Avalanche after welcoming the birth of his second child. He has been activataed from the non-roster list, while defenseman Jack Ahcan and goaltender Isak Posch have been reassigned to the minor-leagues.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21

Colorado Avalanche Recall Jack Ahcan, Taylor Makar

The Colorado Avalanche announced today that defenseman Jack Ahcan and forward Taylor Makar have been recalled from the club’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 3

Avalanche issue injury updates, recall two

Amidst numerous injuries to regular lineup players, the Colorado Avalanche announced Monday that they have recalled forward Tristen Nielsen and defenseman Jack Ahcan from their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11, 2025

Avalanche recall trio of players

The trio will presumably get into game action for the Avs’ season-ending back-to-back this weekend to allow some lineup fixtures extra rest ahead of the postseason.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 8, 2025

St. Cloud State Alum in the AHL

St. Cloud State has many hockey players who have gone on to play at the professional level, including nine players currently in the AHL. Jack Ahcan (2016-20) – Defenseman Jack Ahcan spent four seasons at St.