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Joakim Kemell

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The Nashville Predators will take an early step toward the 2023-24 season on Thursday when the organization’s prospects report for the start of rookie camp.

The Predators will hold an open practice at 10 a.m. at Centennial Sportsplex on Thursday before departing for Estero, Fla., for the 2023 Southeast Rookie Showcase. There, they will take on the top prospects of the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers, playing each team once during the four-day event at Hertz Arena.