Predators' Draft Needs & Some Trade News
Also, Shea Weber inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
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Predators’ Biggest 2024 Draft Needs & 1st-Round Targets
June 23, 2024 by Gabe Fly
Looking at the Nashville Predators’ draft needs and strategy, there are clearly some significant deficiencies in their pipeline at certain positions. According to the New York Times prospect pipeline rankings, the Predators have just one full-time center and one defenseman in their top ten prospects rankings (Wheeler, The Athletic/New York Times). Six of the players in the top ten are listed as wingers, and forward Matthew Wood (their second-ranked prospect) might be moving to wing full-time this season at Minnesota.
Predators & Red Wings Trade 2023 Draft Prospects
June 25, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The Nashville Predators have acquired Andrew Gibson from the Detroit Red Wings for Jesse Kiiskinen and the 53rd pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Gibson, the 42nd pick of the 2023 Draft by the Red Wings, had 12 goals, 44 points in 68 games last season with the Soo Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League. Kiiskinen, the 68th pick of the 2023 Draft by the Predators, had four goals, 10 points in 38 games with the Lahti Pelicans of Liiga.
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Hockey Hall of Fame Announces 7 New Members for 2024
June 25, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
On June 25, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced seven new inducted members for their 2024 class. Among them are three male NHL players, two female hockey players, and two builders. On a case-by-case basis, let’s review each of the new members who were forever enshrined in hockey history. What did they do to get such an honor?