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Predators Sign Matthew Wood to Boost Roster Hope

3/29/2025

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Predators Sign Wood

The Nashville Predators have secured forward Matthew Wood with a three-year entry-level contract following his impressive college season at the University of Minnesota, where he netted 39 points. Drafted 15th overall in 2023, Wood brings fresh hope to a team currently at the bottom of the league and out of playoff contention, joining a wave of recent signings from Minnesota.

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Blackhawks Sign Prospects

The Chicago Blackhawks have officially signed promising prospects Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel to three-year entry-level contracts. Fresh from their NCAA seasons at the University of Minnesota, the duo is set to make their highly anticipated NHL debuts this Sunday against Utah. Moore, the 19th overall pick in 2023, tallied 33 points, while Rinzel, selected 25th in 2022, contributed 32 points.

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Predators Sign Wood

The Nashville Predators have secured forward Matthew Wood with a three-year entry-level contract following his impressive college season at the University of Minnesota, where he netted 39 points. Drafted 15th overall in 2023, Wood brings fresh hope to a team currently at the bottom of the league and out of playoff contention, joining a wave of recent signings from Minnesota.

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