Predators consider drafting Wyatt Cullen at No. 10 in NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Nashville Predators are preparing to select No. 10 overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, taking place on June 26. General manager Chris MacFarland aims to energize the franchise and targets forward Wyatt Cullen, known for his strong offensive potential. Cullen, a left winger with the U.S. National Team Development Program, recorded 16 goals and 29 assists in 40 games last season, alongside a standout performance at the 2025 World Junior Championships. MacFarland, looking to replicate past successes with high-potential forwards, may opt for Cullen despite his offensive focus, distinguishing him from typical Predators draft picks. This pick could mark MacFarland’s initial significant move as the team's new GM.
- •Nashville holds the No. 10 pick in the June 26 NHL Draft
- •Wyatt Cullen has high offensive potential
- •Cullen scored 16 goals and 29 assists last season
- •Predators aim to inject excitement into the franchise
- •Chris MacFarland's first major decision as GM
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Nashville Predators Select forward Wyatt Cullen With 10th Overall Pick In NHL Draft
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Nashville Predators select winger Wyatt Cullen at No. 10 in 2026 NHL Draft
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Why the Nashville Predators should take Wyatt Cullen at No. 10 in 2026 NHL Draft
"The Smashville legacy continues as playmaking forward Wyatt Cullen joins the ranks, bringing a hard-nosed offensive style and deep NHL roots to the Predators’ promising young core.
"If Predators GM Chris MacFarland wants to inject excitement into the franchise, he could start with forward Wyatt Cullen at No. 10 in the NHL draft.
"The Nashville Predators selected forward Wyatt Cullen with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 12:22 AMNashville Predators Select forward Wyatt Cullen With 10th Overall Pick In NHL Draft
The Smashville legacy continues as playmaking forward Wyatt Cullen joins the ranks, bringing a hard-nosed offensive style and deep NHL roots to the Predators’ promising young core.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 12:22 AMNashville Predators select winger Wyatt Cullen at No. 10 in 2026 NHL Draft
The Nashville Predators selected forward Wyatt Cullen with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 10:04 AMWhy the Nashville Predators should take Wyatt Cullen at No. 10 in 2026 NHL Draft
If Predators GM Chris MacFarland wants to inject excitement into the franchise, he could start with forward Wyatt Cullen at No. 10 in the NHL draft.
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