Graham Baakko

Graham Baakko

Joined: Apr 16, 2026

Graham Baakko writes for both Nashville Predators On SI and Vanderbilt Commodores On SI, primarily covering football, basketball and baseball. Graham graduated from the University of Alabama, where he wrote for The Crimson White, WVUA-FM, WVUA 23 as he covered a variety of Crimson Tide sports. He also covered South Carolina athletics as an intern for GamecockCentral.

Nashville Predators 2026 first round pick Tommy Bleyel (58) watches a scrimmage at development camp.

Apr 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Justin Barron (20) warms up before a game against the New York Islanders at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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The Predators were able to add to their roster with another signing Monday.

May 29, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (22) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The Predators acquired Mavrik Bourque in an earlier trade. Now, he will stay in Nashville for a long time.

Team Blue watches the Future Stars Game at the Nashville Predators development camp.

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The Preds finished development camp on Friday. Here are the biggest takeaways from the week.

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Bradley was acquired in a trade earlier this offseason. Now he is signed for the next couple years.

Nashville Predators Future Stars Game.

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The Predators closed development camp with a game. Here is what was learned.

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The Predators announced the hiring of their new assistant to the general manager.

Egor Surin shoots at goalie Jack Ivankovic at Nashville Predators development camp.

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The Predators had their final practice of development camp before Friday’s game.

Nov 11, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jack Ahcan (15) attempts a shot in the second period against the Anaheim Ducks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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The Predators picked up a couple more players Wednesday afternoon on the first day of free agency.

Aiden Fink's team wins the three-on-three tournament

The Predators hosted a three-on-three tournament for the third day of camp. Here is how it went and who came out on top.

Apr 16, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; The Nashville Predators exit the ice following their final game of the season against the Anaheim Ducks at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images

It is the night before NHL free agency and the Predators’ front office is getting ready to see about making big signings.

Gold team forward Ryker Lee (73) shoots during the Future Stars Game at the Ford Ice Center Bellevue in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, July 5, 2025.

The forwards and defensemen split up and ran various drills Tuesday on the second day of camp. Here is what happened.

Oct 21, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Brady Martin (44) skates with the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Familiar and new faces took the ice Monday to kick off development camp Monday. Here is how camp got started.