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The Nashville Predators are one of the National Hockey League’s success stories in the southern United States. Tennessee is not anyone’s idea of a hockey hotbed, but a thriving city and devoted fanbase have kept them in town for over 25 years. The franchise has had some great players and added some more marquee names […]

Although the Nashville Predators were not expected to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2023-24 after missing the year before, the Preds went on an incredible run in the second half of the season. Nashville won 16 games in 18 tries to put the hockey world on notice, eventually finishing 47-30-5 and occupying the top […]

The Nashville Predators have already made a ton of moves. They welcomed Steven Stamkos to town after he signed a big four-year contract. Nashville also brought in Jonathan Marchessault on a five-year contract and Brady Skjei on a seven-year contract. Their summer shopping is largely done. But there could be a move or two to […]

Many never believed that Steven Stamkos would ever leave the Tampa Bay Lightning. Head coach Jon Cooper certainly wanted him to return to Tampa Bay, as did the fans. However, Stamkos signed with the Nashville Predators in NHL Free Agency. This is not the first time a long-time star left the organization. In fact, it […]

The Nashville Predators made a major statement in NHL Free Agency this summer. One of their major moves was to sign Steven Stamkos to a huge four-year contract once the market opened on July 1. Stamkos spent the last 16 years with the Tampa Bay Lightning, but he was allowed to test the market after […]

The Nashville Predators spent big in NHL Free Agency this summer. Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault signed with the Predators in free agency, and that alone would have been a big deal. However, they also signed the best defenseman on the market in Brady Skjei. For current Nashville forward Ryan O’Reilly, free agency could not […]

The Nashville Predators won NHL Free Agency this summer. They signed Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault in a move to give more firepower to their top-six. And they brought in defenseman Brady Skjei to partner with captain Roman Josi on the backend. These moves certainly make them better, but there could be more moves on […]

The first wave of the National Hockey League free agency period has come to a close, and there was a whirlwind of activity that saw plenty of the bigger names change destinations. And perhaps no team made more meaningful and impactful additions to their squad than the Nashville Predators, who put the rest of the […]

The Nashville Predators have never won a Stanley Cup in the franchise’s 25-year history, but after a couple of huge offseason signings — including two-time champion Steven Stamkos — the squad is looking primed to compete for one for the first time since 2017. And Stamkos, who returned to Nashville this week for the first […]

The Nashville Predators have been fortunate enough to employ a pair of the NHL’s top players between the pipes over the last decade and a half, starting with franchise icon Pekka Rinne and his successor Juuse Saros. The Predators then landed another standout goaltender, selecting Yaroslav Askarov in the first-round of the 2020 NHL Draft. But […]

The Nashville Predators made a massive statement in NHL Free Agency on July 1. After losing to the Vancouver Canucks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Nashville wanted to show they were committed to getting better. They did just that as they signed veteran forward Steven Stamkos to a four-year deal. Additionally, Jonathan Marchessault signed a […]

After spending seven years as a ‘Golden Misfit’ — and with a Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy under his belt — Jonathan Marchessault is off to Smashville after joining the Nashville Predators on a five-year, $27.5 million contract on July 1. The 33-year-old, who went undrafted but has carved out an excellent NHL career, […]

The Nashville Predators came away as big winners in NHL Free Agency this year. They signed three of the top free agents on the market as they look to contend for a Stanley Cup in 2025. One of those free agents is veteran forward Steven Stamkos. Stamkos left the Tampa Bay Lightning to sign a […]

The Nashville Predators won big in NHL Free Agency on Monday. Nashville signed three of the best free agents available this summer — Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei. Stamkos, in particular, was a massive deal for the Predators. He joins Nashville after spending parts of 16 seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Contract […]

It was a whirlwind of literal historic proportions yesterday, as the NHL free agency period began officially at noon. By the end of the day, over a billion dollars worth of contracts had been signed, the most in League history. Several notable names have new destinations, while other teams are still looking to pick up […]

NHL free agency is just about to start, and two guys who will end up being on the move are Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Vegas Golden Knights, respectively, seem to be moving in different directions, which has opened the door for the Nashville Predators to make some big moves. […]

Steven Stamkos has been the man for the Tampa Bay Lightning since he was an 18-year-old No. 1 pick prior to the 2008-09 season. His time with the Lightning appears to be growing short as he is scheduled to become a free agent July 1. Neither Stamkos nor the team have said any official goodbyes […]

Juuse Saros’ days with the Nashville Predators looked like they might have been numbered heading into this offseason, but both sides appear to be committed to each other for the long haul. The veteran goalie is agreeing to an eight-year contract extension that carries an average annual value of $7.5 million, per Elliotte Freidman of […]

The Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators haven’t been trade partners since back in July of 2021, when the Canes sent two second-round picks to the Preds in exchange for a first-rounder. Before that (besides another minor draft pick swap), there hadn’t been a trade between the two franchises involving an actual player since June of […]

The Nashville Predators were one of the hottest teams in the NHL in the second half of the season. Nashville began the year on a less-than-ideal note. In fact, they were struggling to maintain a playoff spot in mid-February. But then something magical happened. Whether it was the cancelled U2 concert, or things just clicked, […]

The Nashville Predators need a star offensive player like Mitch Marner, who is on the trade block for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs don’t want to trade Marner, but the writing could be on the wall as they battle an extreme cap crunch. Ex-General Manager Kyle Dubas left the team in a difficult spot […]

The Nashville Predators face a dilemma regarding star goalie Juuse Saros this summer. Saros is a free agent following the 2024-25 NHL season. Nashville could certainly work out a contract with their star netminder. However, they would certainly have a robust market if they entertained trading him. One interested team is likely to be the […]

Brandon Montour became a household name on the Florida Panthers’ run to the 2023 Stanley Cup Final. He’s right back in that position in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, hoping to avenge last season’s loss. However, Montour has free agency looming at the end of this season, whether he wins the Stanley Cup or not. […]

The Carolina Hurricanes’ season ended agonizingly short of a Game 7 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with Chris Kreider carrying the New York Rangers to the conference finals. Now, they dive into a critical offseason that is expected to pack a great deal of stress for fans and the front office. […]

Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz isn’t holding back this offseason. He’s openly negotiating contracts with Juuse Saros and considering trade options if necessary. Trotz is also actively seeking impactful forwards for the team’s top three lines. The Predators are currently in a favorable position to contend for a win, but achieving this might require them […]

Sam Reinhart has helped the Florida Panthers advance to their second straight Stanley Cup Final. The veteran forward has been a driving force for the Eastern Conference champions all year long. Ahead of the Final, though, there is a realization that this may be Reinhart’s last season with the Panthers. Reinhart is hitting NHL Free […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a new coach in Craig Berube replacing Sheldon Keefe to try to help the team get over the hump in the postseason after another disappointing first-round exit, and general manager Brad Treliving is expected by many to make significant changes, with Mitch Marner’s name at the center of attention, but […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced that they have acquired defenseman Ryan McDonagh and a 2024 fourth-round pick from the Nashville Predators in exchange for 2025 second-round and a 2024 seventh-round picks. The Lightning are bringing back a familiar face in Ryan McDonagh, who was a vital member of the team’s defensive unit during their two […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s season has come to an end, marking a second consecutive early exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Last year, they suffered defeat in Round 1, becoming the first team since the 2004 Ottawa Senators to fall to the Toronto Maple Leafs. This year, their postseason journey was halted by their in-state […]

The Nashville Predators are at the beginning of another long offseason after bowing out in the first-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs yet again — this time to the Vancouver Canucks in six games. The Nucks beat the Preds 1-0 in Game 6 last week to book their ticket to a Western Conference second-round date […]

Just as it was in 2011, the Nashville Predators were unable to beat the Vancouver Canucks in a playoff series. The Canucks beat the Predators 1-0 at Bridgestone Arena in Tennessee on Friday night to book their ticket to the second-round — and a meeting with the Edmonton Oilers for the Pacific Division crown. For […]

The Nashville Predators had an excellent opportunity to send their Western Conference first-round series with the Vancouver Canucks back north to Canada for Game 7 — but instead, the team was unable to score a single goal in a back-breaking 1-0 loss in front of the home crowd on Friday night. The Canucks scored with […]

The Nashville Predators look to force a game seven as they face the Vancouver Canucks. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Canucks-Predators Game 6 prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Predators found themselves in trouble in the series in game five. They split the first two games on the road but […]

The Nashville Predators picked up a season-saving 2-1 win on the road against the Vancouver Canucks in Game 5 of the first round,  and Alex Carrier’s go-ahead goal in the third period gave Nashville the win. He broke down the goal, and revealed a joke that Roman Josi had for him after he scored. “Yeah, […]

The Vancouver Cancuks look to eliminate the Nashville Predators in Game 5. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Predators-Canucks Game 5 prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Canucks opened the series with a 4-2 victory on home ice, but the Predators would take game two of the series. They would win […]

Andrew Brunette and the Nashville Predators had Game 4 in their hands on Sunday evening. They had a 3-1 lead for most of the third period against the Vancouver Canucks. And they held their own against Vancouver’s highly skilled offense. However, the game slipped through their fingers. Now, they are on the brink of elimination […]

The Vancouver Canucks will attempt to take a commanding 3-1 series lead as they meet the Nashville Predators on Sunday for Game 4 at Bridgestone Arena. We’re here to share our NHL odds series, make a Canucks-Predators Game 4 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Canucks defeated the Predators 2-1 in […]

The Vancouver Canucks find themselves in a challenging position despite splitting the first two games of their Round 1 Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Nashville Predators. They’ve encountered significant setbacks, with workhorse goaltender Thatcher Demko ruled out for the remainder of the series and having to call on backup Casey DeSmith. Additionally, there was […]

Despite the Vancouver Canucks labelling star goaltender Thatcher Demko week-to-week — leaving his status for the rest of the team’s Western Conference first-round series against the Nashville Predators up in the air — the club received a positive update on Thursday. Although Casey DeSmith has already been pencilled in as the Game 3 starter, and […]