The Nashville Predators made a huge splash when free agency opened Monday by signing Stanley Cup champion forwards Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault in a series of moves topping $100 million that made Smashville the center of attention on a record-setting, billion-dollar day across the NHL.
NashVillager Podcast: Nashville’s pro sports playbook
How did Nashville end up with four pro sports teams? Plus the local news for June 25, 2024.
Barry Trotz switched from NHL coach to GM. It has been a success with Predators back in the playoffs.
Barry Trotz never put a label on whether he was rebuilding, retooling or simply trying to reset the Nashville Predators during his first season as general manager. Revival might be the best word to describe what he has done.
Out, About: Ice, ice, baby. Hockey’s (almost) back!
Yes, I am from Florida, which famously has no winter. But I am the biggest hockey fan. Well, second biggest.
TSU is getting even cooler. Say hello to the nation’s first HBCU ice hockey team.
Tennessee State University has officially scored the first hockey team at a historically Black college or university.
Checking in on the Nashville Predators
We’re joined by a panel of authors, fans and journalists to help us understand how the Preds first came to be and how they’ve changed the city. And, of course, we’ll discuss Smashville’s unique fan culture.
Predators Prospect To Make History As First Openly Gay NHL Player
A Nashville Predators’ prospect is set to make history as the NHL’s first openly gay player. Luke Prokop came out on Monday, before the 19-year-old defenseman has made his NHL debut.
‘I Just Feel Thankful’: Predators Goalie Pekka Rinne Retiring After 15 Seasons
The Nashville Predators’ star goalie is retiring from the NHL and the only franchise he’s ever known. Pekka Rinne announced his decision Tuesday, making the 2020-21 regular season closer the last game of his career.
Tennessee State Considers Adding Hockey — A First For An HBCU
Tennessee State University is considering expanding its athletics program for a somewhat unexpected sport — ice hockey.
Desperate For Ice Time, Middle Tennessee Hockey Players Go To Extremes
Listen It has become harder in Middle Tennessee to find available ice rinks for youth hockey — reaching a point in which existing sheets of ice are regularly put to use until past midnight and prompting even Bridgestone Arena to occasionally open its pro-caliber rink to youth games.
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