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The Nashville Predators are mere days away from opening training camp in preparation for the 2025-26 NHL season — and they still don’t have forward Luke Evangelista locked up.

Nashville Predators News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Nashville Predators All-Star Frustrated With Contract Talks

The Nashville Predators missed the playoffs last season for the second time in the last three years. The team has also not been out of the first round of the playoffs since the 2017-18 season, which has caused some tension within he franchise.

Luke Evangelista News / Breakaway on SI / September 10

Predators and Luke Evangelista Far Apart in Extension Talks

The Nashville Predators had quite the down year in 2024 as they finished bottom 5 in the league and decided to sell off some pieces at the NHL Trade Deadline.

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How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Nashville Predators News / House of Hockey / September 3

Predators Facing an "Actual Crisis" as Contract Talks Stall With Key Player

The Predators have given Luke Evangelista his qualifying offer, but months later no deal has been found as the team are facing an 'actual crisis'. Last season, the Nashville Predators were one of the biggest disappointments in the entire NHL, and as a result, confidence in this current regime among the fanbase may be at an all time low.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 19

Dustin Wolf opens up about extension talks with Flames

Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Herald: Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf when ask if there have been any contract extension talks. “They’re working, that’s about all I can really tell you.

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.

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.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 9

Free-agent focus: Nashville Predators

Free agency is now under a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

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.

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

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25

Luke Evangelista scores twice, Preds beat Hurricanes

Luke Evangelista scored two goals and Juuse Saros made 34 saves to record his 200th career win in the Nashville Predators' 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Predators & Evangelista Defeat Hurricanes 3-1

After a four-game road trip, including three games in California, the Carolina Hurricanes returned home to the Lenovo Center Tuesday night (March 25). They played host to the Nashville Predators in the last game of the regular season series.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 21

Predators recall forward, defenseman ahead of return to play

Nashville’s active roster is now full ahead of their return to play against the Avalanche.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 3

Fantasy Hockey 2024-25: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 18

Identifying the players with four games each week and filling your roster with those players can increase your chances of winning your fantasy hockey matchup.

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Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Predators’ Luke Evangelista to return following 8-game absence due to lower-body injury

The Nashville Predators will see a boost to their lineup Friday versus the Buffalo Sabres as right winger Luke Evangelista is set to return following an eight-game absence due to a lower-body injury, reports Nick Kieser of Predators Radio Network.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31

Predators make three roster moves ahead of Sabres matchup

According to Nashville Predators’ reporter Nick Kieser, the team will look different on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres.

Predators, Sabres try to keep digging out of conference cellars

Canucks shut down Predators for third straight win

The greatest college hockey players of all time

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Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

Predators wing lands on IR amid underwhelming season

He has already missed more than a week due to a lower-body injury.

The Predators are ready to sell off some veterans. But which ones?

NHL Trade Talk weekend rumors: Oilers, Canucks, Devils

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Predators’ Luke Evangelista Out Four Weeks With Lower-Body Injury

Predators winger Luke Evangelista will be sidelined for the next four weeks with a lower-body injury, head coach Barry Trotz told Robby Stanley of NHL.com on Thursday.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / January 9

Predators’ Luke Evangelista, Jeremy Lauzon and Adam Wilsby to miss time with injuries

The Nashville Predators will be without Luke Evangelista for the next four weeks as the talented right winger is sidelined with a lower-body injury, per team correspondent Robby Stanley.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Predators’ Steven Stamkos, Luke Evangelista leaves game with injuries

The Nashville Predators are down a couple forwards down the stretch of Tuesday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets, as both center Steven Stamkos and winger Luke Evangelista appear to be out of the game with injuries.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Hockey Now / April 13, 2024

Luke Evangelista Peaking At Right Time For Playoff-Bound Predators

Filip Forsberg collected the puck as it bounced off the right boards, and in one fluid motion as his hips were still turning, he fired a shot toward the Chicago Blackhawks goal.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 13, 2024

NHL bets: Five plays for Saturday's slate, as playoffs loom

We had no luck on our Friday prop looks, but we're on to a new day with a few looks in particular quickly catching the eye. Let's have a day in the NHL as we head into the final regular season Saturday of the year.

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