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Nashville Predators claim defenseman Daemon Hunt off waivers from Minnesota
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The Nashville Predators claimed defenseman Daemon Hunt off waivers on Oct. 24.
Hunt, 24, was waived by the Minnesota Wild on Oct. 23. The 24-year-old defenseman has appeared in 11 games for the Wild this season, but has yet to record a point.
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A third-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, Hunt has seven assists in 56 career NHL games. He has 59 points (eight goals, 51 assists) in 173 career AHL games with the Cleveland Monsters and Iowa Wild.
According to Puck Pedia , the Predators waived defenseman Jack Ahcan on Oct. 24. Unless a team claims Ahcan by Oct. 25, he can be assigned to the Milwaukee Admirals.
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg arrives with his son Felix during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos greets fans with his daughter Olivia during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros signs autographs during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei greets fans with his son Baker during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators left wing Nils Hoglander greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators center Adam Edstrom greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators center Alexander Kerfoot greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault signs autographs during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg arrives with his son Felix during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators center Mavrik Bourque greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Nicolas Hague signs autographs during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators defenseman William Trudeau greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators center Jack Drury greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Perbix greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Perbix greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators center Ross Colton greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators right wing Matthew Wood signs autographs during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators left wing Reid Schaefer greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ufko signs autographs during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Adam Wilsby takes pictures with fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei greets fans with his son Baker during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei greets fans with his son Baker during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators record holder for goals scored in career, season
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg arrives with his son Felix during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos greets fans with his daughter Olivia during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros signs autographs during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei greets fans with his son Baker during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators left wing Nils Hoglander greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators center Adam Edstrom greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators center Alexander Kerfoot greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Jonathan Marchessault, Nashville Predators forward in NHL
Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault signs autographs during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg arrives with his son Felix during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators center Mavrik Bourque greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators defenseman Nicolas Hague signs autographs during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators defenseman William Trudeau greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators center Jack Drury greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Perbix greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Perbix greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators center Ross Colton greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators right wing Matthew Wood signs autographs during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators left wing Reid Schaefer greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ufko signs autographs during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators defenseman Adam Wilsby takes pictures with fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Ryan O'Reilly, Nashville Predators center in NHL
Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly greets fans during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Brady Skjei, Nashville Predators defenseman in NHL
Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei greets fans with his son Baker during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Nashville Predators open season against Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei greets fans with his son Baker during the Gold Walk before their home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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Hunt signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Wild in July. He will be an unrestricted free agent in 2027.
Though adding Hunt and waiving Ahcan will not move the needle much, it's another sign that general manager Chris MacFarland is not happy with the Predators' defense. Nashville has also added defenseman William Trudeau (claimed off waivers on Sept. 26) and traded for defenseman Jordan Struble on Oct. 9 .
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The Predators visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 24 at PPG Paints Arena (6 p.m. CT, The Spot Nashville 28). Nashville (3-3-3, 9 points) has lost four of their past five games, most recently a 6-0 shutout to the Boston Bruins on Oct. 22.
Alex Daugherty is the Predators beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Alex at jdaugherty@gannett.com , follow him on X at @alexdaugherty1 or check out our Predators exclusive Instagram page @tennessean_preds .
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Nashville Predators claim defenseman Daemon Hunt off waivers from Minnesota
