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The Nashville Predators joined the NHL in 1998 as an expansion franchise and didn’t reach the playoffs until their sixth season. Since then, they have consistently reached the postseason with 15 appearances in 25 seasons. They reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2017 but lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Predators are known for their raucous fanbase and atmosphere that often includes throwing a catfish onto the ice and regularly involves country music stars. 

Looking Back on Tom Fitzgerald’s Nashville Predators Tenure
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The Nashville Predators began their play in the NHL during the 1998-99 season. They added quite a bit of significant talent to their debut campaign. They brought in forward Cliff Ronning from the Phoenix Coyotes; and received significant offensive contributions from other players like Greg Johnson, Sergei Krivokrasov, Andrew Brunette, and Scott Walker among others. One of the biggest leaders added to the group in the first season came from winger Tom Fitzgerald. Before Fitzgerald became an executive who is currently the general manager (GM) of the New Jersey Devils, he was a journeyman forward who had previously suited up…

9 NHL Teams That Missed in Free Agency
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Last week, we looked at which teams fared best in free agency. Today, we’ll look at some teams who took the wrong approach or maybe didn’t improve their rosters as much as it may seem. Of note, this article only includes UFA signings, so if your favorite team made some trades, those transactions will not be discussed in great detail. Boston Bruins Notable UFA Signings The Boston Bruins made a few depth additions, but their most notable acquisitions were signing Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov to some pretty pricey contracts. Center depth was a problem for the Bruins this past…

Get to Know New Nashville Predator Jonathan Marchessault
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The Nashville Predators have had the best free agency period they could have. Not only did they sign superstar forward Steven Stamkos to a four-year contract, but they also brought in winger Jonathan Marchessault and defenseman Brady Skjei. This was after they already had other skilled players in their lineup such as captain Roman Josi, goalie Juuse Saros, and forwards like Ryan O’Reilly and Gustav Nyquist. Marchessault, in particular, signed a five-year contract with Nashville worth $27.5 million. With Marchessault, it took some NHL seasons under his belt and a few changes of scenery to get his career on track….

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Subban-Weber Trade Revisited
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In a year that could be described as atrocious for Weber, Subban was outstanding. Subban played all 82 regular season games, finished with 59 points and was plus-18. Although the Predators did not make it as far in the playoffs as they did the previous season, Subban still managed to notch 9 points in 13 playoff games. Up to this point, the clear-cut winners of the trade were the Predators, although the play of both players in the following season would slightly even things out.

 

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Predators FAQ

What year were the Nashville Predators founded?

The Nashville Predators joined the NHL in 1998 as an expansion franchise.

When did the Nashville Predators play their first game?

The Predators played their first game on Oct. 10, 1998, versus the Florida Panthers and lost 1-0.

Who is the current head coach of the Nashville Predators?

John Hynes is the current head coach for the Nashville Predators.