Predators acquire F Nils Hoglander from Canucks

Field Level Media|published: Mon 29th June, 13:08 2026

Dec 8, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Hoglander (21) shoots in warm up prior to a game against the Detroit Red Wings at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

The Nashville Predators acquired forward Nils Hoglander from the Vancouver Canucks on Monday in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft.

Hoglander, 25, has two seasons remaining on a three-year, $9 million contract he signed with Vancouver in October 2024.

"We are excited to add Nils Hoglander to our mix," Predators president of hockey operations and general manager Chris MacFarland said. "He is a 25-year-old experienced winger who is known for his relentless, high-energy style of play, bringing a consistent motor to the lineup night after night. We believe the player can come in and have a key role."

Hoglander had two goals and three assists in 38 games last season. He did not play until Dec. 8 following surgery for a lower-body injury sustained during the preseason.

"We would like to thank Nils for his time in Vancouver, and we wish him the best with his new team Nashville," Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson said. "Picking up another draft pick is important for us as we continue to try and accumulate assets for our rebuild."

Hoglander has accumulated 120 points (60 goals, 60 assists) in 331 career games since the Canucks drafted him in the second round in 2019.

--Field Level Media

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