2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview Nashville Predators: Booms and BustsBreakout Candidate: Luke Evangelista, RW1:25Now PlayingPausedAd Playing2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview: Nashville Predators OutlookWithout major roster changes or adjustments by Andrew Brunette, it’s difficult to see how the Preds really improve in 2025-26. They upgraded their third pair on defense, but they still lack a No. 1 center – it’s a theme with this franchise – and their roster is quickly aging. All six of their top scorers last season are at least 30 years old.1:25Now PlayingPausedAd Playing2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview: Nashville Predators Projected Lineups30-44-8, 68 points (7th Central, 30th overall)<br>2.59 GF/GP, 31st; 3.34 GA/GP, 27th <br>21.9 PP%, 18th; 81.5 PK%, 7th1:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingColumn: Whatever happens with Evangelista's contract will dictate confidence in Nashville Predators front officeIs this an actual crisis or is this just spiraling in the offseason? 1:24Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFinal RFA Standoff Ends As Luke Evangelista Signs Two-Year Contract With PredatorsThe final remaining RFA has signed a contract extension after Luke Evangelista and the Nashville Predators agreed to a two-year deal.2:01Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLuke Evangelista explains where Nashville Predators can create more offenseLuke Evangelista explains where Nashville Predators can create more offense1:24Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingHas the clock struck 12 on Steven Stamkos?Nashville thought they were building a squad that would contend for the Cup, signing Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, Brady Skjei and others before last season. The line of the "best laid plans of mice and men go awry," applied to Predators' 2024-25 campaign. Stamkos went from 40 goals and 41 assists with a minus-21 rating in his last season with the Lightning to 27 goals and 53 points over 82 outings, with his minus-36 rating by far the worst of his career.11:37Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFrom The Archive: Nashville Predators, The Hockey News Yearbook 2016-17May 18, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) makes a save during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks in game four of the Western Conference Final of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images1:06Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingAnalysis: For Nashville Predators, This One Fix Could Make The Difference In A BounceBack SeasonApr 16, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks the puck against the Dallas Stars during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Steve Roberts-Imagn Images1:10Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Pickups: Goalies, October 21: The Juuse Is Worth the Squeeze Again in Nashville<i>On every game day this season, </i><a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/fantasy/"><i>THN Fantasy</i></a><i> will highlight players and goalies for fantasy managers to stream or roster for the rest of the season. The recommended players and goalies are rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues and can be selected in standard fantasy leagues and/or for daily fantasy games.</i>11:37Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLuke Evangelista opens up about contract standoff with Nashville PredatorsLuke Evangelista opens up about contract standoff with Nashville Predators1:43Now PlayingPausedAd Playing7 Nashville Predators Who Stood Out In Pre-Season Split Squad DoubleheaderMay 17, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Erik Haula (56) is congratulated by center Matt Duchene (95) and defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) after his second period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in game one of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. James Guillory-Imagn Images1:04Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingAndrew Brunette on accounting for Luke Evangelista in final Predators' roster movesAndrew Brunette on accounting for Luke Evangelista in final Predators' roster moves1:00Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNashville Predators Turn The Page: 'I Can Sense A Difference'The storyline about last year's struggles was beaten to death, says Nashville Predators coach Andre Brunette.1:34Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingTHN Future Watch: Ranking The Nashville Predators' Top 10 ProspectsGold team forward Brady Martin (44) skates with the puck during the Future Stars Game at the Ford Ice Center Bellevue in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, July 5, 2025. © Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images1:11Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNashville Predators Release Final Roster For Opening NightApr 14, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly (90) celebrates his goal with his teammates against the Utah Hockey Club during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Steve Roberts-Imagn Images1:08Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingVancouver Canucks 2025–26 Season Series Preview: Nashville PredatorsWelcome back to another <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a> 2025–26 season series preview. In this article series, The Hockey News - Canucks site previews Vancouver’s team series matchups for the season in chronological order. Last time, we looked at what the Canucks will face in the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>. Today, let’s preview their season matchups against the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/nashville-predators/">Nashville Predators</a>. 4:24Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingRookie Camp Game Day: Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay LightningApr 14, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Utah Hockey Club goaltender Matt Villalta (31) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators right wing Matthew Wood (52) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Steve Roberts-Imagn Images1:12Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNHL Waivers: Predators Claim Jost As 37 Players Hit The Wire On Oct. 1The Nashville Predators claimed Tyson Jost off NHL waivers on Wednesday.3:12Now PlayingPausedAd Playing"I’m Definitely Back To 100 percent": Nashville Predators Captain Roman Josi Opens Up About Health StrugglesFeb 3, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) clears the puck against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Steve Roberts-Imagn Images1:23Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNashville Predators Hope To Reverse Recent Opening Night StrugglesApr 16, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks the puck against the Dallas Stars during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Steve Roberts-Imagn Images1:13Now PlayingPausedAd Playing2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview Nashville Predators: Booms and BustsThe Hockey News - FantasyTue, September 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM UTCBreakout Candidate: Luke Evangelista, RW2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview Nashville Predators: Booms and BustsBreakout Candidate: Luke Evangelista, RW1:25Now PlayingPausedAd Playing2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview: Nashville Predators OutlookWithout major roster changes or adjustments by Andrew Brunette, it’s difficult to see how the Preds really improve in 2025-26. They upgraded their third pair on defense, but they still lack a No. 1 center – it’s a theme with this franchise – and their roster is quickly aging. All six of their top scorers last season are at least 30 years old.1:25Now PlayingPausedAd Playing2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview: Nashville Predators Projected Lineups30-44-8, 68 points (7th Central, 30th overall)<br>2.59 GF/GP, 31st; 3.34 GA/GP, 27th <br>21.9 PP%, 18th; 81.5 PK%, 7th1:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingColumn: Whatever happens with Evangelista's contract will dictate confidence in Nashville Predators front officeIs this an actual crisis or is this just spiraling in the offseason? 1:24Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFinal RFA Standoff Ends As Luke Evangelista Signs Two-Year Contract With PredatorsThe final remaining RFA has signed a contract extension after Luke Evangelista and the Nashville Predators agreed to a two-year deal.2:01Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLuke Evangelista explains where Nashville Predators can create more offenseLuke Evangelista explains where Nashville Predators can create more offense1:24Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingHas the clock struck 12 on Steven Stamkos?Nashville thought they were building a squad that would contend for the Cup, signing Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, Brady Skjei and others before last season. The line of the "best laid plans of mice and men go awry," applied to Predators' 2024-25 campaign. Stamkos went from 40 goals and 41 assists with a minus-21 rating in his last season with the Lightning to 27 goals and 53 points over 82 outings, with his minus-36 rating by far the worst of his career.11:37Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFrom The Archive: Nashville Predators, The Hockey News Yearbook 2016-17May 18, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) makes a save during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks in game four of the Western Conference Final of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images1:06Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingAnalysis: For Nashville Predators, This One Fix Could Make The Difference In A BounceBack SeasonApr 16, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks the puck against the Dallas Stars during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Steve Roberts-Imagn Images1:10Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Pickups: Goalies, October 21: The Juuse Is Worth the Squeeze Again in Nashville<i>On every game day this season, </i><a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/fantasy/"><i>THN Fantasy</i></a><i> will highlight players and goalies for fantasy managers to stream or roster for the rest of the season. The recommended players and goalies are rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues and can be selected in standard fantasy leagues and/or for daily fantasy games.</i>11:37Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLuke Evangelista opens up about contract standoff with Nashville PredatorsLuke Evangelista opens up about contract standoff with Nashville Predators1:43Now PlayingPausedAd Playing7 Nashville Predators Who Stood Out In Pre-Season Split Squad DoubleheaderMay 17, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Erik Haula (56) is congratulated by center Matt Duchene (95) and defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) after his second period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in game one of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. James Guillory-Imagn Images1:04Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingAndrew Brunette on accounting for Luke Evangelista in final Predators' roster movesAndrew Brunette on accounting for Luke Evangelista in final Predators' roster moves1:00Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNashville Predators Turn The Page: 'I Can Sense A Difference'The storyline about last year's struggles was beaten to death, says Nashville Predators coach Andre Brunette.1:34Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingTHN Future Watch: Ranking The Nashville Predators' Top 10 ProspectsGold team forward Brady Martin (44) skates with the puck during the Future Stars Game at the Ford Ice Center Bellevue in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, July 5, 2025. © Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images1:11Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNashville Predators Release Final Roster For Opening NightApr 14, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly (90) celebrates his goal with his teammates against the Utah Hockey Club during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Steve Roberts-Imagn Images1:08Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingVancouver Canucks 2025–26 Season Series Preview: Nashville PredatorsWelcome back to another <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a> 2025–26 season series preview. In this article series, The Hockey News - Canucks site previews Vancouver’s team series matchups for the season in chronological order. Last time, we looked at what the Canucks will face in the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>. Today, let’s preview their season matchups against the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/nashville-predators/">Nashville Predators</a>. 4:24Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingRookie Camp Game Day: Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay LightningApr 14, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Utah Hockey Club goaltender Matt Villalta (31) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators right wing Matthew Wood (52) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Steve Roberts-Imagn Images1:12Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNHL Waivers: Predators Claim Jost As 37 Players Hit The Wire On Oct. 1The Nashville Predators claimed Tyson Jost off NHL waivers on Wednesday.3:12Now PlayingPausedAd Playing"I’m Definitely Back To 100 percent": Nashville Predators Captain Roman Josi Opens Up About Health StrugglesFeb 3, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) clears the puck against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Steve Roberts-Imagn Images1:23Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNashville Predators Hope To Reverse Recent Opening Night StrugglesApr 16, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks the puck against the Dallas Stars during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Steve Roberts-Imagn Images1:13Now PlayingPausedAd Playing
