Nissan Road to the Pros | Predators de Nashville

The road to the NHL wouldn’t be possible without passion, grit, and a village of people behind each player, helping them along the way. The Nashville Predators are proud to partner with Nissan to present “Road to the Pros,” a six-episode series where fans will hear from Preds players about their journeys and their team – both on and off the ice.

LATEST EPISODE

Luke Evangelista: The Rise of Vange | Road to the Pros

Forward Luke Evangelista quickly became a fan favorite for the Nashville Predators after his debut on February 28, 2023. The 2020 second-round draft pick has surpassed 50 points for the first time in his career and set a new career high in assists. Evangelista shares why he incorporates mental health training into his routine and what benefits he’s seen. As the young star continues to make highlight reel plays, Evangelista recalls some of his favorite moments on the ice and with his teammates in the sixth episode of Road to the Pros, presented by Nissan.

Catch Up on Past Episodes

Episode 5: Roman Josi

Roman Josi: The Captain | Road to the Pros

Roman Josi became the first player in franchise history to play his first 1,000 games with the Nashville Predators on January 22, 2026. Josi had never heard of Nashville when he was drafted in 2008, but quickly learned the city loved hockey just as much as his hometown of Bern, Switzerland. The eighth captain in franchise history reflects on his journey to the NHL, representing Switzerland on the international stage, and how Nashville has become a home for him and his family, in the fifth episode of Road to the Pros, presented by Nissan.

Episode 4: Erik Haula

Erik Haula: Returning to Smashville | Road to the Pros

After playing with the Predators during the COVID-19 pandemic, Erik Haula’s career, including 800 career games, continues with his second season in Nashville. Haula shares what it was like to play junior hockey in Finland, represent his country at the 4 Nations Face-Off and upcoming Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, and why Nashville’s love for hockey and music makes this a great city to play for, in the fourth episode of Road to the Pros, presented by Nissan.

Episode 3: Ryan O'Reilly

Ryan O'Reilly: Leading By Example | Road to the Pros

Ryan O’Reilly breaks down his path to the NHL, including sharing the game with his brother, Cal O’Reilly, being a student of the game, and what it means to be a leader for his younger teammates in the third episode of Road to the Pros, presented by Nissan.

Episode 2: Filip Forsberg

Filip Forsberg: From Sweden to Smashville | Road to the Pros

From Östervåla, Sweden, to the biggest stage on Broadway, Filip Forsberg has been one of the NHL’s top goal scorers since he entered the League in 2013. How did Forsberg become the Predators’ all-time leader in goals? Forsberg discusses his youth hockey days, his Smashville debut, sharing the game with his son, Felix and more in the second episode of Road to the Pros, presented by Nissan.

Episode 1: Juuse Saros

Juuse Saros’ Path to Goaltending | Road to the Pros

What does Juuse Saros remember about his NHL debut in Nashville? How did he become a goalie? What was it like playing alongside Pekka Rinne? Juuse breaks it down in the first episode of Road to the Pros, presented by Nissan.