Brady Martin , selected by the Nashville Predators with the No. 5 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, signed a three-year, entry-level contract Wednesday.

The 18-year-old center (6-foot, 185 pounds) is expected to play his third season for Sault Ste. Marie in the Ontario Hockey League. He had 72 points (33 goals, 39 assists) in 57 games last season, 11 points (three goals, eight assists) to help Canada win the gold medal at the 2025 IIHF World Under-18 Championship and four points (two goals, two assists) in five OHL playoff games.

"He's got so many great pro details and pro habits that are going to translate very well," Predators assistant general manager and director of player development Scott Nichol said. "He's very strong on the puck, he's the first one on the forecheck, he's got great hoc

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