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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 3: Nashville Predators new general manager Chris MacFarland talks to the media during a press conference at Bridgestone Arena on June 3, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)

Playmaking was the theme for MacFarland's first draft with Predators

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Jun 28, 2026

2026 NHL Draft was nothing short of masterclass for MacFarland's Predators

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Jun 27, 2026

Predators round out draft with Benjamin Cossette-Ayotte at No. 179, Charlie Puglisi at No. 202

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Jun 27, 2026

Philip Hemmyr stands as lone 5th-round pick by Predators at No. 138

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Jun 27, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Tommy Bleyl reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the thirty first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Nashville Predators at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Predators select Jakub Floris at No. 106, Justin Graf at No. 118 to wrap out 4th round

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Jun 27, 2026

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 3: Nashville Predators new general manager Chris MacFarland talks to the media during a press conference at Bridgestone Arena on June 3, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)

Predators select goalie Dmitri Borichev at pick No. 70

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Jun 27, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Tommy Bleyl reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the thirty first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Nashville Predators at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Predators make unexpected trade to draft Tommy Bleyl at No. 31 overall

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Jun 26, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Wyatt Cullen reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and country singer Luke Bryan after being selected with the tenth pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Nashville Predators at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Predators select Wyatt Cullen with No. 10 overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft

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Jun 26, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) awaits the face-off against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The Nashville Predators should move their 1st round pick and more to compete this year, and in the future

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Jun 26, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators celebrate a goal during the third period of their game against the San Jose Sharks at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images

MacFarland entering first draft with Predators in a clean mindset

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Jun 25, 2026

Jan 30, 2024; Gangwon-do, KOR; Tynan Lawrence (CAN) skates with the puck while under pressure from AJ Francisco (USA) in the Ice Hockey Men s 6-on-6 Tournament Semifinals between Canada and (USA) at the Gangneung Hockey Centre. The Winter Youth Olympic Games, Gangwon, South Korea, Tuesday 30 January 2024. Mandatory Credit: OIS/Thomas Lovelock-Imagn Images

Who the Predators should draft at every position

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Jun 25, 2026

Oct 11, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) celebrates goal with center Brady Martin (44) against the Utah Mammoth during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

MacFarland looking to improve Predators center core, potential players at 10th overall to address it

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Jun 25, 2026

Oct 21, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Brady Martin (44) skates with the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Predators to begin feeling pressure amid chaotic pre-draft stretch, and how can they move up?

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Jun 24, 2026

Sep 18, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Swedish fans during preliminary round play in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

This Swedish center may 'Command' the Nashville Predators 1st round pick

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Jun 22, 2026

Feb 28, 2025; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; Boston College forward James Hagens (10) skates against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats during the second period at Conte Forum. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Oscar Hemming would continue adding sizeable scoring to Predators prospect pool

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Jun 10, 2026

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; The draft board is seen following the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Nashville Predators could take a big Swedish swing in the draft

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Jun 9, 2026

Windsor Spitfires at Erie Otters

Ethan Belchetz is the ideal winger for Predators top six

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Jun 7, 2026

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Egor Surin is selected by the Nashville Predators with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Daxon Rudolph would bolster Nashville Predators right blueline for years to come

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May 26, 2026

Jan 30, 2024; Gangwon-do, KOR; Tynan Lawrence (CAN) skates with the puck while under pressure from AJ Francisco (USA) in the Ice Hockey Men s 6-on-6 Tournament Semifinals between Canada and (USA) at the Gangneung Hockey Centre. The Winter Youth Olympic Games, Gangwon, South Korea, Tuesday 30 January 2024. Mandatory Credit: OIS/Thomas Lovelock-Imagn Images

Tynan Lawrence is a must-have for Nashville Predators if he falls back in the draft

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May 19, 2026

3 names Nashville Predators should target at 10th overall

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May 12, 2026

Apr 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; The Nashville Predators celebrate a goal by Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) during the first period of their game against the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images

Analyzing the two paths for Nashville Predators in 2026 offseason

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May 8, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault (81) looks on before a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

If the Nashville Predators want to make a draft day splash, they've got the assets

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May 7, 2026

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cameron Reid is selected as the 21st overall pick to the Nashville Predators in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Nashville Predators could've picked second overall in draft lottery if it weren't for this one game

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May 6, 2026

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Egor Surin is selected by the Nashville Predators with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

What Nashville Predators fans should prepare for in 2026 NHL Draft Lottery

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May 5, 2026

Preliminary Round - Group B, Game 14 Canada vs Denmark - 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship

2026 NHL Draft prospects the Nashville Predators might be missing out on by winning too much

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Jan 25, 2026

2025 NHL Draft - Portraits

Every Predators draft pick graded (plus one bold prediction for each)

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Jun 29, 2025

2025 NHL Draft - Portraits

Nashville Predators may have pulled off the steal of the draft (again)

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Jun 28, 2025

2025 NHL Draft

Predators Trade Down in Draft to Select a Goaltender Gem in Mid-Second Round

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Jun 28, 2025

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