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The Nashville Predators joined the NHL in 1998 as an expansion franchise and didn’t reach the playoffs until their sixth season. Since then, they have consistently reached the postseason with 15 appearances in 25 seasons. They reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2017 but lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Predators are known for their raucous fanbase and atmosphere that often includes throwing a catfish onto the ice and regularly involves country music stars. 

NHL Rumors: Devils, Predators, Senators, Penguins, GM Meetings

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils may have their sights set on a particular goaltender this summer. Meanwhile, there’s some talk that Steven Stamkos might be a fit in Nashville. Erik Karlsson commented on the rumors of him going back to the Ottawa Senators and seemed to squash any truth to the speculation. Finally, what are the GMs going to talk about at the upcoming meetings? Will there be any significant changes to address things like overtime or LTIR? Devils to Chase Saros in the Offseason? Despite their efforts, the New Jersey Devils fell short of acquiring…

Predators Adding Steven Stamkos in Free Agency Is Unrealistic

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been consistently seen as one of the strongest teams in the NHL from season to season. They have won several Stanley Cups with their current aging core, and seem to be on pace to have another strong push this season. One story surrounding the Lightning this season which could be a distraction, is the contract negotiation situation surrounding Lightning superstar Steven Stamkos. He is a pending unrestricted free agent who could be the most sought-after free agent should he become available. According to Greg Wyshynski and Jeff Marek, the Nashville Predators have been listed as…

Predators Acquire Jason Zucker From the Coyotes

The Nashville Predators have acquired winger Jason Zucker from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick. He is a pending unrestricted free agent with a cap hit of $5.3 million. With 9 goals and 25 points in 51 games this season, he will add solid depth scoring to the Predators as they look to go on a playoff run. There is no salary retention in this deal. Zucker’s biggest threat is his shot, but he also adds solid depth to the Predators’ forward group. Zucker Makes Predators Deeper While Zucker hasn’t had the most productive season, he…

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Grading Avalanche’s Trade for Yakov Trenin

The Colorado Avalanche continue to be one of the most active teams ahead of tomorrow’s 3 PM trade deadline. After acquiring Sean Walker and Casey Mittelstadt in separate trades, GM Chris MacFarland strengthened the team’s bottom-six by acquiring Yakov Trenin from the Nashville Predators. Here are the full details of the deal: Trenin is…

Glass Propels Predators to 8th Straight Win

Cody Glass scored his first NHL hat trick, and the Nashville Predators extended their winning streak to eight games with a 5-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday.  It was Nashville’s eighth straight victory, matching the second-longest winning streak in franchise history. The win also launched…

 

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Predators FAQ

What year were the Nashville Predators founded?

The Nashville Predators joined the NHL in 1998 as an expansion franchise.

When did the Nashville Predators play their first game?

The Predators played their first game on Oct. 10, 1998, versus the Florida Panthers and lost 1-0.

Who is the current head coach of the Nashville Predators?

John Hynes is the current head coach for the Nashville Predators.