The Predators have added an assistant coach to Andrew Brunette’s staff, confirming Tuesday in a press release that they’ve hired Luke Richardson. He’s replacing Todd Richards, whom the club said will not return to Nashville in 2025-26. Richardson, who was the Blackhawks’ head coach for parts of three seasons from 2022-23 until his firing in December and also has previous head … [Read more...] about Predators Hire Luke Richardson As Assistant Coach
Marchessault Not Available On Trade Market
Despite ample trade rumors, Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz has shut down speculation surrounding veteran forward Jonathan Marchessault. Per John Glennon of the Nashville Post, Trotz stated today that there is no truth to the rumors related to Marchessault’s availability.Just last offseason, Marchessault signed a five-year, $27.5MM free agent deal with the … [Read more...] about Marchessault Not Available On Trade Market
Miguel Marques To Play At The University Of Maine
Predators prospect Miguel Marques is the latest player to make the move from the CHL to college hockey. Larry Mahoney of the Bangor Daily News relays that the forward has made a verbal commitment to join the University of Maine next season. The 19-year-old was a third-round pick by Nashville last year, going 87th overall after recording 74 points in 67 games with WHL … [Read more...] about Miguel Marques To Play At The University Of Maine
Del Gaizo To Test Free Agency
Defenseman Marc Del Gaizo won’t be returning to the Predators next season, reports Lower Broad Hockey’s Nick Kieser (Twitter link). The 25-year-old is eligible to become a Group Six free agent next month and it appears that he’ll test the market instead of re-signing. Del Gaizo played in 44 games with Nashville this season, picking up nine points, 53 blocks, and 71 hits while … [Read more...] about Del Gaizo To Test Free Agency
Predators Acquire Erik Haula From Devils
The New Jersey Devils have traded winger Erik Haula to the Nashville Predators in exchange for defense prospect Jeremy Hanzel and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. In largely a surprise move, Nashville will take the stride to become just a bit older – and shore up their center depth in the process. They’ll do it with a familiar name, returning Haula to Tennessee four … [Read more...] about Predators Acquire Erik Haula From Devils