Predators Claim Multiple Players Off Waivers

The Nashville Predators are looking to the future with a pair of claims from the waiver wire.

Dec 6, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13) stretches during the warmup before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images / Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

The Nashville Predators are easily one of the biggest disappointments of the 2024-25 NHL season. With a 22-32-7 record with the trade deadline closing in, the Predators are already looking ahead to next season.

After trading away Luke Schenn and Thomas Noavk to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Michael Bunting, the Predators made multiple claims from the waiver wire. The Predators added veteran forward Jakub Vrana from the Washington Capitals and defenseman Jordan Oesterle from the Boston Bruins.

Nashville claimed Jordan Oesterle and Jakub Vrana.

Columbus claimed Christian Fischer.

Full list added to waivers: Ryan Reaves (TOR), Riley Stillman (CAR), Evan Cormier (FLA), Cameron Hebig (UTA), Tyler Pitlick (BOS).

Jesse Puljujarvi cleared.

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Vrana is expected to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, but Oesterle has another year left on his contract.

Heading into the 2024-25 season, the Capitals signed Vrana to a one-year deal following a professional tryout contract, solidifying a second stint in Washington. As a member of the Capitals between 2016 and 2021, Vrana was a key piece in their Stanley Cup championship in 2018.

In 26 games played with the Capitals this year, Vrana scored seven goals and four assists for 11 total points. In 393 career games between the Capitals, Detroit Red Wings, and St. Louis Blues, he has 117 goals and 103 assists for 220 total points.

Oesterle was in the middle of his first season with the Bruins, appearing in 22 games with six points (1G-5A). Also with 393 career NHL games under his belt, Oesterle has scored 20 goals and 72 assists for 92 points between six different teams.

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