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Predators Trade for Nils Hoglander, Give Up 2029 Third-Round Pick

6/29/2026

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Predators Acquire Hoglander

The Nashville Predators acquired forward Nils Hoglander from the Vancouver Canucks on June 24, 2026 for a third-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft.
Hoglander has two seasons left on a three-year, $9 million contract signed on Oct. 6, 2024, with a $3 million average annual value.
The Predators finished four points behind the Los Angeles Kings for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

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Detroit Development Camp

Detroit’s 2026 Development Camp runs June 29–July 2 at the BELFOR Training Center, Little Caesars Arena.
The roster lists all seven 2026 draft picks, including forward J.P. Hurlbert.
Hurlbert posted 42 goals, 55 assists and 97 points for WHL’s Kamloops Blazers, winning the 2025-26 Jim Piggott Trophy.
The draft included 12 players of diverse heritage, with Indigenous forward Gavin McKenna becoming the first Indigenous first-overall pick since 1977.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 the NHL granted Nashville its first southern expansion franchise, meeting a 12,000-ticket deadline and selecting players in the June 26 expansion draft. The Predators’ debut began the league’s push into the South, a trend that continues as Detroit’s 2026 development camp showcases Indigenous forward Gavin McKenna, underscoring expanding cultural representation.

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Predators Acquire Hoglander

The Nashville Predators acquired forward Nils Hoglander from the Vancouver Canucks on June 24, 2026 for a third-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft.
Hoglander has two seasons left on a three-year, $9 million contract signed on Oct. 6, 2024, with a $3 million average annual value.
The Predators finished four points behind the Los Angeles Kings for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

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