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The Nashville Predators caught fire in the second half of last season. In fact, they were one of the best teams in the league down the stretch. This second-half surge helped Nashville make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. And while the Predators lost to the Vancouver Canucks, the front office saw the foundation of […]

The Nashville Predators won NHL Free Agency this summer, at least on paper. The Predators made major splashes once the market opened back on July 1. Jonathan Marchessault and Steven Stamkos signed in Nashville to headline this massive free agency haul. Additionally, Brady Skjei, Scott Wedgewood, and Ossy Wiesblatt joined the team in separate moves. […]

Former Nashville Predators goalie Yaroslav Askarov had offers from other teams before the San Jose Sharks acquired him earlier this summer. The Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers were all in the running, according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. The trade came weeks after Predators’ starting goaltender Juuse Saros was signed to […]

The Nashville Predators had an active offseason, to say the least. The Predators emerged as one of the winners of NHL Free Agency thanks to their moves. After a first-round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season, Nashville believes they can compete for the Stanley Cup outright this upcoming season. Nashville signed Steven Stamkos […]

The Nashville Predators were eliminated by the Vancouver Canucks in the first round in 2023-24. They responded to that by making three big splashes in free agency. The 2024-25 Predators are a star-studded group and our bold predictions reflect that. The Predators had a rough first half of the season last year. With new coach […]

The Nashville Predators were the first of several forays by the National Hockey League into non-traditional markets, soon followed by the Atlanta Thrashers and Columbus Blue Jackets. Unlike the latter two franchises, however, the Predators have enjoyed relatively sustained success with a bevy of excellent players through the years, though it took some time to […]

The Nashville Predators traded Yaroslav Askarov to the San Jose Sharks a few days ago. This move came after Askarov requested a trade out of Nashville just days before the move. General manager Barry Trotz has a high opinion of the young goalie. But he also had a brutally honest assessment of the former top-15 […]

The Nashville Predators are loaded with effective veterans. Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg turned in true superstar performances last season, while Gustav Nyquist and Ryan O’Reilly — who are both far on the wrong side of 30 — helped to form one of the league’s best lines along with Forsberg. Juuse Saros was a brick […]

The San Jose Sharks finished off a quiet offseason by making a big trade Friday. The Sharks have made a trade for Nashville Predators’ goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov, according to Elliotte Friedman from Sportsnet. “Not sure yet all the particulars, but sounds like Yaroslav Askarov is being traded from Nashville to San Jose,” Friedman posted […]

With Juuse Saros locked up on a massive eight-year deal that will keep the star goaltender with the Nashville Predators until at least 2033, it makes sense that former first-round pick Yaroslav Askarov’s days in Tennessee could be numbered. And it looks like a decision will be coming on the Russian netminder’s future sooner rather […]

The Nashville Predators responded to a disappointing 2023-24 season with a big off-season. The additions of Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei combined with the Juuse Saros extension have put the playoffs in sight. To get to the playoffs last season, the Predators needed career years out of multiple players, including Gustav Nyquist and […]

The Nashville Predators certainly believe they can contend for a Stanley Cup sometime soon. The Predators had a huge NHL Free Agency Period that saw them sign the three best names on the market. Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei are all wearing Nashville sweaters for the foreseeable future. The Predators certainly have roster […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning made a trade for Ryan McDonagh this offseason. The deal with the Nashville Predators brought the veteran defenseman back to Central Florida after two seasons away. Nashville received a second-round pick and a seventh-round pick in return. McDonagh played a major role on the Predators’ blueline in 2023-24. In Tampa, the […]

The Nashville Predators made the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year after a brutal start. The Predators surged through the second half of the regular season to make the playoffs. And while they lost round one to the Vancouver Canucks, Nashville hoped they could build upon their second half form. Accordingly, they attacked NHL Free Agency […]

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 […]