Nashville Predators Name Dawson Sprigings Assistant General Manager
The Predators announced the hire of Dawson Sprigings, who spent seven years with the Colorado Avalanche, contributing to a championship and a Presidents’ Trophy.
Jul 2, 2026
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Colorado Avalanche bolster roster with new signings ahead of 2026‑27 season
The Avalanche announced a series of roster moves on July 1, adding blue‑liner Domenick Fensore and reshaping the lineup after several AHL regulars left for other NHL clubs.
Jul 2, 2026
Predators’ New President Chris MacFarland Shapes Roster with Strategic Acquisitions
Chris MacFarland, the newly appointed President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the Nashville Predators, has already made several high‑impact signings. His blend of veteran experience and youthful promise aims to rebuild the roster while nurturing a deep prospect pool.
Jul 2, 2026
NHL Free Agency Shakeup: Bobrovsky Joins Maple Leafs as Skinner Heads to Winnipeg
Sergei Bobrovsky's three‑year deal with Toronto and a series of high‑profile signings reshape the NHL landscape ahead of the new season.
Jul 1, 2026
Predators Secure Two‑Year Deal with Forward Alexander Kerfoot
Nashville Predators have agreed to a $7 million, two‑year contract with veteran forward Alexander Kerfoot, who brings a strong faceoff record and 305 career NHL points.
Jul 1, 2026
NHL Trade Activity Intensifies as Teams Seek Roster Upgrades
A look at the latest moves, including Nashville’s acquisition of Bourque and Lyubushkin, Ottawa’s re‑signing of Cousins, and Florida’s high‑profile trades, reveals how teams are reshaping their rosters through the marketplace
Jul 1, 2026
Predators Acquire Bourque and Lyubushkin in Landmark Trade
Nashville Predators complete a blockbuster deal with the Dallas Stars, sending 2027 and 2028 draft selections to bring in Mavrik Bourque and Ilya Lyubushkin, aiming to strengthen their lineup for the upcoming season.
Jul 1, 2026
Avalanche’s Offseason Overhaul: Trades, Draft Moves, and the Makar Extension Loom
The Colorado Avalanche navigate a pivotal offseason, shedding key players and weighing bold moves as they aim to rebuild around young talent and secure Cale Makar's future.
Jun 30, 2026
Predators’ Offseason Overhaul: Hall of Fame Honor, Draft Targets, and Key Trades
The Nashville Predators are making bold moves this summer, highlighted by Pekka Rinne’s Hall of Fame election, a busy draft, and several high‑impact trades that could redefine the team’s fortunes.
Jun 30, 2026
Canucks Bring Home Brendan Gallagher in Blockbuster Deal
The Vancouver Canucks acquire Brendan Gallagher from the Montreal Canadiens, while the Florida Panthers add Radko Gudas and Akira Schmid, and other teams make significant signings.
Jun 30, 2026
Predators Acquire Hoglander in Draft-Day Deal
Nashville adds depth and experience to its forward lines by securing Nils Hoglander from Vancouver, while the Canucks receive a future draft asset.
Jun 29, 2026
NHL Front Office Shake‑ups and Camp Openers Set the Stage for a New Season
From Jack Drury’s Predators contract to Darnell Nurse’s trade list, the latest moves across the league hint at a volatile summer and a fresh competitive landscape.
Jun 29, 2026
Jack Drury Inks Five-Year Deal with Nashville Predators After Avalanche Trade
Colorado’s cap constraints forced the departure of centerman Jack Drury, who was traded to Nashville in exchange for Nic Roy and Fedor Svechkov. The Predators secured Drury’s services with a five‑year, $4.5 million average annual value agreement that guarantees no‑trade protection during the second and third seasons. The move underscores a broader realignment within the Avalanche organization, which also retained key players such as Nazem Kadri, Brock Nelson and Nathan MacKinnon.
Jun 29, 2026
Predators lock in Jack Drury with $22.5M extension after Avalanche trade
The Nashville Predators have signed forward Jack Drury to a five‑year, $22.5 million contract, a move that follows his recent acquisition from the Colorado Avalanche and bolsters the team’s center depth.
Jun 29, 2026
Predators lock up Jack Drury with $22.5M, five‑year deal
Nashville’s agreement with the 27‑year‑old forward secures a key centre known for elite face‑off percentages and a deep hockey lineage.
Jun 29, 2026
Predators Secure Adam Edstrom in Deal with Rangers
The Nashville Predators acquire Adam Edstrom from the New York Rangers, sending forward Massimo Rizzo and a fifth‑round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to New York.
Jun 27, 2026
College Hockey’s Rising Influence in the 2026 NHL Draft
The opening round of the 2026 NHL Draft showcased an unprecedented reliance on college programs, with more than half of the picks boasting NCAA experience.
Jun 27, 2026
Predators Draft Cullen and Bleyl, Eyes Future Strength
The Nashville Predators selected forward Wyatt Cullen tenth overall and defenseman Tommy Bleyl thirty‑first, signaling a strategic push to reinforce their roster through elite prospects committed to American collegiate programs.
Jun 27, 2026
NHL Draft Day Shakeup: Major Trades Reshape Teams Ahead of New Season
A flurry of draft‑day deals saw contending clubs swap picks and prospects, clearing cap space and adding talent as the new season looms.
Jun 27, 2026
Bill Guerin Clinches 2025‑26 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award
Bill Guerin’s leadership propelled the Wild to a seventh‑place NHL finish, a Second Round playoff run, and international triumphs, earning him the league’s top managerial honor.
Jun 27, 2026
Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic Eyes Another Cup with Aggressive Roster Moves
General manager Joe Sakic has made a series of high‑impact moves, trading Valeri Nichushkin and re‑signing Brent Burns and Brett Kulak, while keeping the team's championship core intact.
Jun 26, 2026
Predators’ GM Eyes Strategic Draft Overhaul
General manager Chris MacFarland discusses the upcoming NHL Draft, emphasizing development, incremental progress, and a measured approach to building a stronger Nashville Predators team.
Jun 26, 2026
Chris MacFarland reshapes Nashville Predators ahead of free agency
Chris MacFarland’s early moves as President of Hockey Operations include trades with the Colorado Avalanche, contract considerations for key players, and a focus on building a defensive core ahead of the upcoming free‑agency period.
Jun 25, 2026
Colorado Avalanche Trade Val Nichushkin to Columbus Blue Jackets in Multi‑Pick Deal
The Avalanche announced the trade of forward Val Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets, receiving a second‑round pick, a 2027 third‑rounder and a 2028 fifth‑rounder in return, as GM Joe Sakic reshapes the roster for long‑term competitiveness.
Jun 25, 2026