In search of a return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2023-24 season, the Nashville Predators will hit the ice Thursday for their first practice of training camp.
Thanks to multiple trades made by Predators General Manager Chris MacFarland, the roster will have a different look in 2026-27 season.
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