Draft

Matthew Wood is selected by the Nashville Predators with the 15th overall pick during round one of the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena on June 28, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Nashville Predators Take their Big Swing by Selecting Matthew Wood at 15th Pick

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Should the Nashville Predators Keep Both 1st-Round Picks in NHL Draft?

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BASEL, SWITZERLAND - APRIL 30: Gabe Perreault of United States in action during final of U18 Ice Hockey World Championship match between United States and Sweden at St. Jakob-Park at St. Jakob-Park on April 30, 2023 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Jari Pestelacci/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

NHL Draft 2023: Nashville Predators Top-5 Draft Board and Strategy

Ryan Johansen #92 of the Nashville Predators struggles to his feet as he skates to the bench after an injury during the first period of the game against the Vancouver Canucks at Bridgestone Arena on February 21, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Could Ryan Johansen Be Draft Day Trade Bait for Nashville Predators?

LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JANUARY 25: Forward Connor Bedard #98 of the Regina Pats fires a slapshot for team Red during the 2023 Kubota CHL Top Prospects Game at the Langley Events Centre on January 25, 2023 in Langley, British Columbia. (Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty Images)

NHL Makes Another Whoopsie, Nashville Predators Picking 15th in Draft

Cody Glass #8 of the Nashville Predators (center) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Bridgestone Arena on March 26, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Toronto defeats Nashville 3-2. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

2023 NHL Entry Draft: Looking at the Nashville Predators Draft Strategy

NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 21: (L-R) Jack Diller, David Poile, first round (#7 overall) draft pick Ryan Suter, Paul Fenton, Ray Shero and Craig Leipold of the Nashville Predators pose for a portrait on stage during the 2003 NHL Entry Draft at the Gaylord Entertainment Center on June 21, 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images/NHLI)

NHL Draft History: Top 1st Rounders drafted by Nashville Predators

Forward Caden Price #23 of the Kelowna Rockets skates for Team White during the 2023 Kubota CHL Top Prospects Game Practice at the Langley Events Centre on January 24, 2023 in Langley, British Columbia. (Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty Images)

Potential Nashville Predators 2023 Draft Target: Caden Price

PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 16: Ryan Leonard #15 skates to the corner in the third period of the 2023 BioSteel All-American game at USA Hockey Arena on January 16, 2023 in Plymouth, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Potential Nashville Predators 2023 NHL Draft Target: Ryan Leonard

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 07: David Poile of the Nashville Predators attends the 2022 NHL Draft at the Bell Centre on July 07, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Nashville Predators: Early 2023 NHL Entry Draft Predictions

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 07: Joakim Kemell is drafted by the Nashville Predators during Round One of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 07, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Nashville Predators Draft Joakim Kemell, Perhaps the Steal of the First Round

Philip Tomasino #26 congratulates Juuse Saros #74 of the Nashville Predators ater defeating the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 in a game at Honda Center on March 21, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Nashville Predators: Trading 2022 First Round Pick Should Be on the Table

Conor Geekie #28 of Team White skates against Team Red in the 2022 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on March 23, 2022 in Kitchener, Ontario. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

Nashville Predators: Top Realistic First Round Targets in 2022 NHL Draft

Nashville Predators right wing Mathieu Olivier (25) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Luke Schenn (2) exchange punches during a fight in the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators Trade Mathieu Olivier for Extra 2022 Draft Pick

May 9, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (3) reacts after a loss against the Colorado Avalanche in game four of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators Should Entertain Trading Up in First Round of Draft

Nashville Predators center Yakov Trenin (13) celebrates his goal with left wing Tanner Jeannot (84) and center Colton Sissons (10) in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche game in two of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

How the Nashville Predators Can Improve in 2022 Offseason

With the 19th pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Nashville Predators select Fedor Svechkov during the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft at the NHL Network studios on July 23, 2021 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Nashville Predators Strengthen Center Group with Fedor Svechkov

Seth Jones (R), drafted #4 overall in the first round by the Nashville Predators, greets members of the Predators organization during the 2013 NHL Draft at the Prudential Center on June 30, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Nashville Predators: Ranking the Best Draft Classes in Team History

Nashville Predators players thank the crowd after being eliminated in overtime by the Carolina Hurricanes in game six of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

2021 NHL Mock Draft: Top Targets for Nashville Predators in 1st Round

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman prepares for the first round of the 2020 National Hockey League Draft at the NHL Network Studio on October 06, 2020 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Nashville Predators: Top Players They Could’ve Drafted But Didn’t

Nashville Predators players celebrate after a goal by defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) as Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen (27) skates off during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators: Let’s Squash the Talks of Tanking Right Now

Sixth overall draft pick Scottie Upshall, selected by the Nashville Predators (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images/NHLI)

Nashville Predators Draft History: Grading the Early Draft Classes

Luke Evangelista (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

2020 NHL Draft: Predators Get their Scoring Winger in 2nd Round

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: A closeup view of the draft board during the 2020 National Hockey League (NHL) Draft at the NHL Network Studio on October 06, 2020 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Predators Take the Long-Term Investment With Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov

Philip Tomasino reacts after being selected twenty-fourth overall by the Nashville Predators (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

2020 NHL Draft: Jack Quinn Becoming a Popular Choice for Predators

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 10: Mattias Ekholm #14 of the Nashville Predators is congratulated by teammates Dante Fabbro #57 and Ryan Johansen #92 after scoring the go ahead goal against the Washington Capitals during the third period of a 6-5 Predators victory over the Capitals at Bridgestone Arena on October 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Nashville Predators: The Critical Week Ahead in Free Agency and NHL Draft