Nashville Predators Win First Two Games NHL Prospect Tournament

The Nashville Predators prospects have started the 2025 NHL Prospect Tournament in Tampa strong, winning their first two games against the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning prospects. Key players like Joakim Kemell, Brady Martin, and Reid Schaefer have impressed, with Kemell scoring a highlight goal on a power play. The team is being coached by the Milwaukee Admirals' staff, including head coach Karl Taylor, with General Manager Barry Trotz observing the games. While development is the main goal, competitiveness and winning remain priorities for the young players, as noted by defenseman Andrew Gibson. The tournament provides an opportunity for several top prospects, including first-round picks Martin and Cameron Reid, to showcase their skills and vie for NHL roster spots. The Predators aim to build on this momentum as the prospects face the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes in upcoming games.