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Nick Saban Debuts as Predators Minority Owner, Says He Won’t Coach

He plans to contribute organizational leadership at Bill Haslam’s direction.

Overview

  • Saban purchased his stake through Dream Sports Ventures LLC, which he controls with business partner Joe Agresti, and the team did not disclose the percentage or whose shares were sold.
  • At Bridgestone Arena, he described a support role centered on culture and process and said he has already met with GM Barry Trotz, coaches and some players.
  • He ruled out any coaching duties or on-ice involvement, noting he is not a hockey expert.
  • He said his participation will ramp up after the college football season; he currently serves as an ESPN College GameDay analyst.
  • Predators chairman Bill Haslam is the majority owner with 57% of the franchise, and Nashville is 26th in the NHL, five points shy of the West’s second wild-card spot.