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Nashville Predators Draft Day 2 Summary

The Preds made some trades and some picks today. Toward the end of the draft it seemed as if they just didn’t like a lot of the available options, swapping multiple picks for same-round picks next season. During the first round yesterday, they made three picks (and a trade): center Brady Martin at 5th , defender Cameron Reid at 21st , and forward Ryker Lee at 26th . Here are today’s additions: Jacob Rombach | Defender | Pick #35, 2nd Round 6’6″ defender Jacob Rombach spent the l...

On the Forecheck · about 1 year ago · 10 reads

2025 NHL Draft Day 2 Open Thread and Updates

Welcome back to the NHL Draft coverage! I’ll be doing a summary of the picks once they’re all in, and also updating this post live as the morning continues… and continues… and continues. The Preds should be making several picks throughout the day. Pick #35: Jacob Rombach (defender) Pick #55 : traded to the Vegas Golden Knights for Picks #58 and 122 this year Pick #58: Jack Ivankovic (goalie) Pick #122: Alex Huang (defender) Pick #131 : traded to the Edmonton Oil...

On the Forecheck · about 1 year ago · 12 reads

Nashville Predators draft F Ryker Lee 26th overall

With the 26th overall pick, originally from the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Preds have drafted forward Ryker Lee. Lee — a graduate of Shattuck St. Mary’s — played for the Madison Capitols of the USHL last season, where he accumulated 58 points (31G/38A) in 68 games. He’s committed to play hockey at Michigan State University. This is a little earlier than many scouts projected Lee going, but EliteProspects evaluates him as a talented puckhandler and great passer. While they note he’s not...

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On the Forecheck · about 1 year ago · 8 reads

Nashville Predators draft D Cameron Reid 21st overall

The Preds traded the 23rd and 67th picks to the Ottawa Senators to move up and draft 21st, where they selected defender Cameron Reid, who may have fallen a little to get there — many scouting reports had him ranked a few places higher. Reid spent the last two seasons with the Kitchener Rangers, scoring 21 points (2G/21A) in 43 games in the first of those seasons and 54 points (14G/40A) in 67 games this year, where he was also awarded an A for the team. The scouting report at ElitePro...

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On the Forecheck · about 1 year ago · 16 reads

Nashville Predators draft C Brady Martin 5th overall

With the fifth overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Preds have selected center Brady Martin. Martin played for the Saulte Ste. Marie Greyhounds last season, and represented Canada at the WJC, wearing an A for both teams. Almost every scouting organization had him set to go in the first half of the first round, and although he came off the board a little earlier than expected, the Preds remain in dire need of a strong center. He was described by Elite Prospects as a physical, hard-hitti...

On the Forecheck · about 1 year ago · 8 reads

2025 NHL Draft Day 1 Open Thread

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft starts in just a few short hours, and the Nashville Predators currently have three first-round picks: 5th overall — their own, thanks to some bad lotto luck 23rd overall — from the Tampa Bay Lightning 26th overall — originally from the Vegas Golden Knights, acquired via the San Jose Sharks They also currently have six more picks over the following six rounds: 35th — their own 55th — from Tampa 67th — their own 131st — their...

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On the Forecheck · about 1 year ago · 11 reads