
OHL Alumni Making Waves in Nashville Predators’ Development Pipeline
A look at the recent achievements of several OHL players now part of the Nashville Predators organization, highlighting their contributions to club and country
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A look at the recent achievements of several OHL players now part of the Nashville Predators organization, highlighting their contributions to club and country

Jordan DeKort, a former director of goaltending and video coach for the Kitchener Rangers, has joined the Nashville Predators as Professional Development Goaltending Coach, overseeing goaltending development across the organization and its affiliates.

The Predators announced the appointment of Jordan DeKort to oversee goaltending for their AHL and ECHL affiliates, tapping a coach whose tenure at Kitchener culminated in an OHL championship and Memorial Cup triumph.

Aiden Fink, a seventh‑round draft pick by the Nashville Predators, is entering his fourth development camp. He has yet to debut in the NHL but has logged time with the Milwaukee Admirals, set numerous Penn State records, and learned from NHL veterans.

The San Jose Sharks have agreed to a one‑year, two‑way contract with forward Tye Felhaber, a move that bolsters their roster ahead of the upcoming season.

The Chicago Blackhawks have secured forward Cole Smith to a three-year agreement, bringing a proven blend of scoring and hard-hitting play to the roster.

The Nashville Predators’ annual Development Camp brings together 31 skaters and six goaltenders, featuring top 2026 draft picks and promising 2025 selections, as the organization evaluates future stars for the upcoming NHL season.

Colorado secures Zachary L’Heureux, a disciplined winger with a history of suspensions, to bolster depth and penalty‑killing.

From June 28 to July 3 the Nashville Predators will host their annual Development Camp, featuring the 2026 NHL Draft’s top prospects. The week culminates with the Future Stars Game on July 3, open to fans and streamed live.

Pekka Rinne’s distinguished career, from his early days with the Admirals to his record‑setting tenure with the Nashville Predators, culminates in a Hall of Fame induction that highlights his lasting impact on the sport.

Nashville’s new executive Chris MacFarland trades veteran forward Ross Colton and goaltender Isak Posch to Colorado, receiving Magnus Chrona and two third‑round picks, while draft capital flows back to GM Joe Sakic.

The Predators enter a critical free‑agency window, leveraging abundant cap space to address depth concerns and explore both internal promotions and external acquisitions.
After nearly sixteen years of service, assistant general manager Brian Poile is leaving the Nashville Predators, prompting a leadership reshuffle that includes the appointment of Chris MacFarland as president of hockey operations and Rob Blake as executive vice president.

Team USA fell 4‑0 to Canada in the quarterfinals, finishing the tournament with a 3‑1‑0‑4 slate. Devin Cooley made 34 saves, while Canada’s Macklin Celebrini, Dylan Holloway, Connor Brown and Sidney Crosby found the net.

A dominant performance by Canada sees the hosts defeat Team USA 4-0, with key goals, saves and empty‑net finishes shaping the contest.

A dramatic shootout saw Ryan Leonard cap a 39‑34 shot advantage for the United States over Germany, with Devin Cooley making 31 saves.

The United States edged Germany 4-3 in a shootout after a tightly contested preliminary round game, with Ryan Leonard delivering the winning goal and Devin Cooley making 31 saves.

After a decade of professional play across multiple NHL teams, forward Anthony Richard has agreed to a deal with HC Fribourg-Gottéron, bringing his scoring experience to the Swiss league.

Despite a strong shot differential, the United States was out‑gunned by Finland, which capitalized on its power‑play chances and early scoring to secure a 6‑2 victory.