Central Division · 2026 Draft

Nashville Predators

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2026 Draft Needs
🎯 LD2. C3. LWRW
2026 Draft Outlook

Nashville stayed at #10. The Predators' rebuild adds a top-10 talent with this pick — best-case scenario for a team that's been retooling for two seasons.

2026 Draft Picks Held
✓ Post-Lottery Order · Updated May 6, 2026 with final draft order from the May 5 lottery.

The Predators hold 12 picks across all 7 rounds in 2026, including 1 first-round selection.

R1#10
R2#42
R2#57via MIN
R3#70via SEA
R3#74
R4#106
R4#118via PIT
R5#138
R5#148via EDM
R5#159via CAR
R6#179via UTA
R7#202
Draft Strategy

Picking at #10 post-lottery puts the team in the high first round, with realistic access to a strong prospect at one of their key positions of need. The May 5 lottery finalized the order — the next decision is which prospect aligns with organizational needs and long-term roster construction.

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