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Nashville Predators sign Stamkos, Marchessault, Skjei in free agency frenzy; Guentzel signs in Tampa

Stephen Whyno, APandJohn Wawrow, AP

July 1, 2024

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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.

Filed Under: Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: Associated Press, hockey, Nashville Predators, NHL

Barry Trotz switched from NHL coach to GM. It has been a success with Predators back in the playoffs.

Teresa M. Walker, AP

April 17, 2024

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.

Filed Under: Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: Associated Press, hockey, Nashville Predators, NHL

TSU is getting even cooler. Say hello to the nation’s first HBCU ice hockey team.

Rachel Iacovone

June 28, 2023

Tennessee State University has officially scored the first hockey team at a historically Black college or university.

Filed Under: Education, Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: HBCU, hockey, Nashville Predators, NHL, Predators, Tennessee State University, TSU

Predators Prospect To Make History As First Openly Gay NHL Player

Rachel Iacovone

July 19, 2021

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.

Filed Under: Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: hockey, lgbt, lgbtq, Luke Prokop, Nashville Predators, NHL, Predators

‘I Just Feel Thankful’: Predators Goalie Pekka Rinne Retiring After 15 Seasons

Rachel Iacovone

July 13, 2021

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.

Filed Under: Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: hockey, Nashville Predators, NHL, Pekka Rinne, Predators, Sports

Nashville Predators Want Exponential Improvement With New Coach

Blake Farmer

May 6, 2014

The Nashville Predators have hired a new head coach after letting Barry Trotz go last month. Team general manager David Poile announced at a press conference Tuesday the hiring of Peter Laviolette, who was fired by the Philadelphia Flyers last year.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: NHL, Predators

Preds Offer Apology for Lack of Play

Blake Farmer

January 7, 2013

Management of the Nashville Predators say the team is sorry for keeping fans waiting through the NHL lockout. They’re hoping there are no hard feelings.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: NHL, Predators

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