Predators select Wyatt Cullen, son of Matt Cullen, at NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Nashville Predators picked Wyatt Cullen at No. 10 overall in the 2026 NHL Draft held at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Wyatt Cullen, the son of former Predator Matt Cullen, recalls fond memories from attending Predators practices as a child. A left wing with the U.S. National Team Development Program, he recorded 16 goals and 29 assists in 40 games last season. Wyatt Cullen experienced a significant growth spurt over the last year, increasing his height by 5 inches, which improve his draft prospects. He is committed to the University of Minnesota for the next season before potentially joining the Predators in the future.
- •Wyatt Cullen was the Predators' ninth top-10 pick in franchise history.
- •Matt Cullen played two seasons with the Predators from 2013 to 2015.
- •Cullen scored 16 goals and 29 assists in 40 games last season.
- •He is set to play at the University of Minnesota next season.
- •Cullen's growth spurt significantly increased his draft stock.
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Predators' top pick Wyatt Cullen, son of Matt Cullen, no stranger to Nashville
"Years before hearing his name called at the 2026 NHL Draft, Wyatt Cullen spent time in Nashville, where father Matt Cullen played two seasons.
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