After making a series of personnel moves over the past few days, the Predators on Monday announced a 23-man roster with a somewhat surprising look for opening night.
Nashville’s 2026-27 season begins Thursday at 7 p.m. CT against the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena.
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