Nashville Predators news
The latest Nashville Predators news: trades, signings, injuries, call-ups and game threads, from the Predators beat writers and the national outlets. Picked by hand and linked to the source, including the beat items kept off the front page. All teams →
NHL Status Report: Kindel to return for Penguins against Mammoth
from NHL.com,
Matthew Schaefer impresses yet again with lengthy overtime
from Daily Faceoff, by Tyler Kuehl,
Varlamov earns first win after long road back for Islanders
from NHL.com,
NHL Rumor Mill – October 28, 2026
from Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey,
The Predators today — Tuesday, October 27
4 items
TSN — NHL (McKenzie & Dreger) (2)
Elsewhere
- Avalanche Practice: Nic Roy Returns; Kadri Moves to Third-Line Center — Colorado Hockey Now
- NHL Monday Night Hockey to air in European prime time — NHL.com
Islanders 4, Predators 3 (Final)
NHL Rumor Roundup: Could Dylan Larkin Change His Mind About The Montreal Canadiens?
from The Hockey News, by Lyle Richardson,
10 Takeaways: Avalanche Still Have No Answers for Their Early-Season Problems
from Colorado Hockey Now, by Aarif Deen,
Avalanche 2, Predators 6 (Final)
Preview: The Avs Travel to Nashville to Face the Predators Tonight
from Mile High Hockey, by Matthew Edwards,
The Colorado Avalanche, fresh off a victory at home on Friday, are back on the road! Tonight, they’ll take on the Nashville Predators in a matchup featuring some very familiar faces wearing opposing colors. Colorado Avalanche The Avs defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 on Friday night, snapping a two game losing streak. Nathan […]
The Predators today — Saturday, October 24
4 items
Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli) (2)
Predators 2, Penguins 3 (Final)
Predators 0, Bruins 6 (Final)
Predators looking to reshape blueline
from Daily Faceoff, by Tyler Kuehl,
Teams across the NHL are gauging their worth in the early weeks of the 2026-27 season, with one team potentially looking to bolster its back end.
The Nashville Predators entered the 2026-27 season after fighting for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference last season, ultimately coming up short. Yet, with new general manager Chris MacFarland coming into the fold, there are expectations that the team in Smashville would be back in Stanley Cup Playoff contention once again.
Blues 2, Predators 5 (Final)
Preview/Lines #8: Warsofsky on Why Nedeljkovic Gets Start Tonight, Nurse’s Status
from San Jose Hockey Now, by Sheng Peng,
Sharks Insight: Wennberg Line, Dickinson & Kesselring Show San Jose’s Depth?
from San Jose Hockey Now, by Sheng Peng,
Sharks Practice: Lines, Nurse’s Status, Why Dickinson Is Earning More Minutes
from San Jose Hockey Now, by Sheng Peng,
Who looks like the top team in the Central Division?
from Daily Faceoff, by Tyler Kuehl,
Sharks 3, Predators 2 (Final)
Ullmark leading Senators with dream-like start to season
from Sportsnet, by Adam Stanley,
William Karlsson found his scoring touch on Knights’ road trip
from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, by Danny Webster,
Golden Knights 5, Predators 2 (Final)
Leafs' Matthews, Stars' Oettinger, Rangers' Lafreniere NHL's three stars of week
from TSN,
Predators bulk up on blue line, acquire Struble, 25, from Canadiens
from ESPN, by Kristen Shilton,
The Nashville Predators bolstered their blue line on Friday night, adding defenseman Jayden Struble, 25, in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens, in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2027.
Predators 2, Senators 3 (Final)
Senators activate Andre Burakovsky for season debut against Predators
from Sportsnet,
The team activated Burakovsky off injured reserve ahead of its game against the Nashville Predators on Rogers Saturday Night Hockey (Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT), head coach Travis Green told reporters .
Quick Shifts: Is the real Auston Matthews back?
from Sportsnet, by Luke Fox,
The Predators today — Friday, October 9
5 items
Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli) (3)
Elsewhere
- Instant Analysis: Struble Trade Clears Canadiens Logjam — Montreal Hockey Now
- Canadiens send Jayden Struble to Predators for second-round pick — Sportsnet
The Predators today — Thursday, October 8
5 items
TSN — NHL (McKenzie & Dreger) (2)
Elsewhere
Predators 5, Canadiens 2 (Final)
Matthews shows ‘will to win’ in sparking Leafs’ comeback
from TSN,
'Pretty surreal': Stamkos still filling the net and climbing NHL's all-time goal list
from TSN,
Zachary L’Heureux Set for Avalanche Debut Against Winnipeg Jets
from Colorado Hockey Now, by Aarif Deen,
The Predators today — Tuesday, October 6
7 items
Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli) (2)
NHL.com — News (2)
Predators 4, Maple Leafs 5 (Final)
Why a victory against Nashville on Tuesday is essential for Maple Leafs
from the Toronto Sun, by Terry Koshan,
A loss versus the Predators on Tuesday night would put the Maple Leafs in a tough spot before heading out for a three-game trip.
Stars 1, Predators 2 (Final)
Bruins Game 3: Notes, Lines, and How to Watch vs. Wild
from Boston Hockey Now, by Jack Studley,
Wild 3, Predators 1 (Final)
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Five young NHL players poised for breakouts
from Sportsnet,
Avalanche promote Andrew Cogliano to assistant GM
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
BREAKING: Andrew Cogliano has been named Assistant GM in Colorado
from Mile High Hockey (SB Nation — Avalanche),
Deadline extended: predict the 2026-27 NHL standings - kkhockey.com/picks
Apologies, site was down about an hour the afternoon of Sep 30. Should be good now!
The Predators today — Monday, September 28
4 items
Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli) (3)
Elsewhere
The Predators today — Sunday, September 27
4 items
Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli) (2)
The Predators today — Saturday, September 26
5 items
- Hurricanes vs. Predators | NHL Preseason Highlights | Sep 26, 2026 — the NHL's YouTube page
- Red Wings, Predators claim NHL players on waivers for Sept 26 — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- Red Wings claim Andreas Englund off waivers from Flames — Sportsnet
- Predicting The NHL's Final Visor-Less Skater After Reaves' Retirement — The Hockey News
- NHL Status Report: Faber leaves Wild game with injury — NHL.com
Predators vs. Hurricanes | NHL Preseason Highlights | Sep 24, 2026
via the NHL's YouTube page,
Lightning vs. Predators | NHL Preseason Highlights | Sep 22, 2026
via the NHL's YouTube page,
Lightning vs. Predators | NHL Preseason Highlights | September 22, 2026
via the NHL's YouTube page,
Predict the 2026-27 NHL standings - kkhockey.com/picks
New era in Nashville: MacFarland reshapes the Predators with speed and bold moves
from TSN,
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Fans made very clear they wanted the Nashville Predators to hire a new general manager with no ties to David Poile or Barry Trotz, eager for someone with fresh ideas and connections to revive or rebuild the franchise.
Bruins place Navrin Mutter on waivers
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
Wiesblatt brothers fight during Predators’ intrasquad scrimmage
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
There’s little doubt Ozzy and Oasiz Wiesblatt have roughhoused before. Most brothers do. Not many, though, bring that sibling rivalry to the NHL stage—or at least training camp—as they did on Saturday.
Taking part in an intra-squad game at Nashville Predators training camp in Clarksville, Tennessee, the brothers tussled and dropped the gloves while playing for separate teams, despite being part of the same organization.
Avalanche Wanted Zachary L’Heureux’s Edge, and He’s Ready to Bring It
from Colorado Hockey Now,
New Jersey Devils Sign Luke Evangelista To Five-Year, $36.2-Million Extension
from The Hockey News,
Joe Sakic will be Avalanche general manager moving forward
via The Denver Post
As an Avs fan, this is exciting. To have Joe back reinvigorated should be a treat and softens the loss of McFarland to Nashville.
Joe Sakic is the Colorado Avalanche’s general manager, and there is no plan for that to change anytime soon.
Sakic is committed to the role in a full-time capacity and there has been no search for a replacement, team sources confirmed. There is no set timeline for how long Sakic will be the club’s GM, but he has been “reinvigorated” after the stunning loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, a source said.
- Report: Avalanche’s Joe Sakic to remain full-time general manager — Sportsnet
- Joe Sakic plans to indefinitely stay in GM role for Avs with no search scheduled, per source — The Globe and Mail — Hockey
- Report: Joe Sakic to remain Avalanche GM; no search happening — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup – September 13, 2026
from Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey,
Report: Leafs sign Nick Blankenburg to PTO
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
Longtime NHLer, Predators icon Brent Peterson dead at 68
from Sportsnet,
Broadcaster, former NHL player and longtime coach Brent Peterson has died at age 68, the Nashville Predators announced on Friday.
"It is with very heavy hearts that we announce today the passing of our friend, our co-worker and our forever Nashville Predators family member, Brent Peterson," the team said.
Predators’ Forsberg calls Evangelista trade ‘a surprise’, but doesn’t think team is done making moves
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
There’s some intrigue in Music City, especially after the team seems to be poised to make more moves.
2026-27 NHL team preview: Nashville Predators
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
After an extremely disappointing 2024-25 season, the Nashville Predators entered 2025-26 with significantly lower expectations. There weren’t any drastic changes made (certainly not at the level of 2025-26), and after picking fifth-overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, it felt like the Predators were beginning a much-needed rebuild phase. A 6-12-4 start to the season had them in last place in the league, and all signs pointed to another step in that direction.
Tyson Jost to attend Predators training camp on PTO
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
Unrestricted free agent center Tyson Jost will attend the Nashville Predators ‘ 2026 training camp on a professional tryout opportunity (PTO), PuckPedia reported Tuesday afternoon.
NHL prospect shares emotional message after girlfriend’s stage 4 cancer diagnosis
from the Toronto Sun,
A Kid At Heart: Predators' Ryan O'Reilly's Leadership, Youthful Exuberance Shines On And Off The Ice
from The Hockey News,
Ryan O’Reilly’s youthful exuberance shines both on and off the ice. And with the Nashville Predators center playing arguably his best hockey, his persona and guidance will be key in trying to get his team back into the playoffs.
Luke Evangelista calls trade to Devils ‘a shock’
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
Rangers, Eeli Tolvanen agree to one-year deal
from Sportsnet,
Devils acquire F Evangelista from Predators for conditional first, second rounder
via TSN
The New Jersey Devis have acquired forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2028 conditional first-round pick and a conditional second-round pick also in 2028, it was announced Tuesday evening.
Report: Rangers, Eeli Tolvanen agree to one-year deal
from Sportsnet,
Red Wings Trade for 6-foot-8 Center Muzzatti
from Detroit Hockey Now,
Penguins lock up Tommy Novak with three-year extension
from Sportsnet,
'Notorious errors in judgment': New Edmonton Oilers coach ranked fifth worst in NHL
from the Edmonton Journal,
Predators lock up Mavrik Bourque to six-year, $33M deal
from Sportsnet,
The Nashville Predators signed forward Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33-million contract that carries an average annual value of $5.5 million, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday.
Bourque, who was a restricted free agent, was dealt to Nashville from Dallas on Wednesday alongside Ilya Lyubushkin in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 third-rounder.
The 24-year-old Bourque broke out in his second full season last year, posting 20 goals and 21 assists in 81 games for the Stars before potting a goal in the post-season.
Over 156 NHL games, Bourque has totalled 66 points (31 goals, 35 assists) in his career.
He’s good but that seems quite expensive, right? He had 41 pts last season.
Colton Sissons signs two-year contract with Maple Leafs
from Sportsnet,
Canucks deal forward Nils Hoglander to Predators for third-round pick
from Sportsnet,
Vancouver traded the Swedish forward to the Nashville Predators on Monday in exchange for a 2029 third-round draft pick.
Hoglander, 25, struggled in 38 games last season, recording just two goals and three assists.
The 25-year-old enjoyed a breakout 2023-24 campaign when he scored 24 goals while adding 12 assists, but has been unable to replicate those heights.
“We would like to thank Nils for his time in Vancouver, and we wish him the best with his new team Nashville,” Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson said in a statement. “Picking up another draft pick is important for us as we continue to try and accumulate assets for our rebuild.”
Predators sign recently acquired Jack Drury to five-year contract
from Sportsnet,
Four days after landing Jack Drury in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche, the Nashville Predators have locked up the 26-year-old forward.
The Predators signed Drury to a five-year contract on Sunday, which carries a $4.5 million annual-average value, per a team announcement.
PuckPedia reported that the deal comes with a full no-trade clause in years two and three and an eight-team clause in years four and five.
Nashville traded Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L'Heureux to Colorado on Thursday for a package made up of Drury, Chase Bradley and a 2029 third-round pick.
Avalanche trading Jack Drury to Predators
from Sportsnet,
The Colorado Avalanche are trading the centre, along with prospect Chase Bradley and a third-round pick to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L'Heureux , per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.