2021 NHL Draft
Breakdown: Nashville’s 2021 Draft Class, Part II
A look at the team’s later-round additions.
Breakdown: Nashville’s 2021 Draft Class, Part I
Analyzing video from Nashville’s first three draft picks this year.
2021 NHL Entry Draft: Instant Grades for Nashville
The team put together a solid draft class.
Nashville selects Simon Knak 179th overall in round six
The Preds select their first overage player of the weekend.
Nashville selects Jack Matier 124th overall in round four
Matier lost the 2020-21 season to the OHL’s shutdown and will be a project for the Preds.
Nashville selects Ryan Ufko 115th overall in round four
The smooth-skating defender could bring a scoring touch to the team.
Nashville selects Anton Olsson 72nd overall in round three
The defender has a solid shutdown game, even at 18, but lacks offensive flair.
2021 NHL Entry Draft: Round One Instant Reactions
Quick grades for each pick from tonight.
Nashville selects Zachary L’Heureux 27th overall in round one
The QMJHL forward brings electrifying on-ice skill and an oversized chip on his shoulder.
Nashville selects Fyodor Svechkov 19th overall in round one
The forward has a balanced two-way game, and can score.