Nashville Predators Claim Defenseman Daemon Hunt
The Predators added depth to their defensive roster by picking up 24-year-old Daemon Hunt off waivers.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Hockey
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The Nashville Predators have officially claimed defenseman Daemon Hunt on waivers from the Minnesota Wild. The 24-year-old player brings experience from both the NHL and AHL to the Nashville roster.
Why it matters
The acquisition allows the Predators to bolster their defensive options with a player who has spent time at both the major league and development levels. This move provides Nashville with additional depth as they manage their current lineup.
Daemon Hunt enters the roster with 56 career NHL games and 7 assists. He previously averaged 14:08 of ice time during his 11 appearances with the Minnesota Wild in the 2026-27 season.
The players
Daemon Hunt
He is a 24-year-old professional hockey player and defenseman originally from Brandon, Manitoba.
Nashville Predators
They are a professional NHL hockey team based in Tennessee that competes in the Western Conference.
Minnesota Wild
They are a professional NHL hockey team based in Saint Paul that previously held the contract for Daemon Hunt.
The details
Drafted 65th overall by Minnesota in 2020, Hunt has developed through the AHL system where he recorded 59 points in 173 games. His experience includes participating in a 2026 playoff series against Colorado.
Timeline
Daemon Hunt was selected in the 2020 NHL Draft.
The defenseman made his NHL debut during the 2023-24 season.
Hunt competed in a playoff series against Colorado in 2026.
The Nashville Predators claimed Daemon Hunt on October 24, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The addition of Hunt provides defensive depth as the Predators continue navigating the competitive landscape of the 2026-27 season. This move aims to balance the roster following Hunt's experience in the 2026 playoff series against Colorado.
With 56 games of NHL experience, Hunt provides immediate depth to the defensive rotation. Fans can monitor how his 14:08 average ice time from the 2026-27 season translates into his new role with the Predators.
The takeaway
Adding veteran depth through the waiver wire is a common strategy for teams looking to address immediate roster gaps without making high-cost trades. This move offers Hunt a fresh opportunity to contribute his experience to a new defensive system.
Further reading
For more updates on the team, visit the Nashville Hockey section.
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