From football to hockey: Nick Saban’s new role with the Nashville Predators
December 22, 2025
Nick Saban knows his strengths with seven national championships as a college football coach. He also understands how to put coaches and athletes in the best position to succeed. That’s what he hopes to bring to the NHL’s Nashville Predators after joining the franchise as a minority owner. Saban said Monday he’s no expert in hockey but has a good idea successful organizations. Saban made his first appearance in his new role as a minority owner alongside Predators chairman Bill Haslam. The Predators announced Saban’s purchase Dec. 16 through a group controlled by Saban and his business partner Joe Agresti.