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Nick Saban Buys Minority Stake in NHL’s Nashville Predators

The purchase through Dream Sports Ventures adds the former Alabama coach to a group led by franchise chairman Bill Haslam.

Overview

  • Dream Sports Ventures LLC, controlled by Saban and Joe Agresti, recently completed the minority purchase, the Predators announced.
  • The team did not disclose the size or financial terms of the new stake.
  • The move is Saban’s first venture into professional sports ownership.
  • Saban framed the role as an outlet for his competitive drive after retiring from Alabama and joining ESPN’s College GameDay.
  • Saban and Agresti co-own Dream Motor Group with 10 dealerships, including two in Nashville; Haslam remains majority owner, and Forbes pegs the franchise value at about $1.6 billion.