Nashville Predators
· 2026-07-02
Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager Chris MacFarland announced the signing of defensemen Jack Ahcan and Hunter Skinner to two-way contracts on July 1, 2026.
The Nashville Predators signed Jack Ahcan to a two-year, two-way contract and Hunter Skinner to a one-year, two-way contract.
Ahcan, 29, played 11 games with the Colorado Avalanche in the 2025-26 season, tallying two assists.
The signings come as the Nashville Predators look to improve their defense after finishing 10th in the Western Conference with a 38-34 record and on a L2 streak.
Skinner, 25, made his NHL debut with St. Louis on Nov. 14, 2025, vs. Philadelphia, playing 10:45 with a +1 rating.
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound blueliner recorded 19 points in 60 outings for the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds in 2025-26.
The Nashville Predators will look to integrate Ahcan and Skinner into their lineup for the 2026-27 season, presented by Regions Bank.
Full, Half and Quarter Season Ticket plans are available for the upcoming season.
For more information, fans can call 615-770-7800 or visit NashvillePredators.com.
And the team is offering ticket offers directly to fans' phones by texting PREDS to 833-453-2488.
So fans can start planning their attendance for the new season.
The signings of Ahcan and Skinner bring experienced defensemen to the Nashville Predators.
But the team still has work to do to improve their standing in the Western Conference.
As of July 2, 2026, the Nashville Predators are 10th in the Western Conference with a 38-34 record.