Predators trade for Adam Edstrom, send Massimo Rizzo to Rangers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Nashville Predators acquired forward Adam Edstrom from the New York Rangers during the 2026 NHL Draft. In exchange, the Predators sent forward Massimo Rizzo and the 148th overall pick in the fifth round to New York. Edstrom, a 25-year-old who was drafted in the sixth round by the Rangers in 2019, tallied three goals and two assists in 35 games last season. Rizzo, also 25, played in the ECHL and AHL last year, including 13 games with the Milwaukee Admirals. Following this trade, Nashville now has nine picks remaining in the 2026 Draft.
- •Predators acquired Adam Edstrom from Rangers
- •Massimo Rizzo and 148th pick traded to New York
- •Edstrom scored three goals in 35 games last season
- •Rizzo is a pending restricted free agent this summer
- •Predators have nine picks left in the 2026 NHL Draft
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers send Adam Edstrom to Predators for pick, prospect
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers trade Adam Edstrom to Predators for prospect, fifth-round pick
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Predators acquire F Adam Edstrom from Rangers, send AHL player, 5th round pick
"The Nashville Predators have acquired forward Adam Edstrom from the New York Rangers for forward Massimo Rizzo and pick No. 148 (fifth-round).
"The New York Rangers traded a bottom-six forward for the second time in two days on Saturday, sending Adam Edstrom […]
"The Rangers have traded another bottom-six youngster, sending Adam Edstrom to the Predators.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 6:25 PMRangers send Adam Edstrom to Predators for pick, prospect
The New York Rangers traded a bottom-six forward for the second time in two days on Saturday, sending Adam Edstrom […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 5:44 PMRangers trade Adam Edstrom to Predators for prospect, fifth-round pick
The Rangers have traded another bottom-six youngster, sending Adam Edstrom to the Predators.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 5:23 PMPredators acquire F Adam Edstrom from Rangers, send AHL player, 5th round pick
The Nashville Predators have acquired forward Adam Edstrom from the New York Rangers for forward Massimo Rizzo and pick No. 148 (fifth-round).
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