The NHL’s Predators have appointed Hayden Speak as their new Director of Research and Development, marking a strategic move to strengthen their analytical and operational capabilities. Speak’s role will focus on leveraging data-driven insights to enhance player performance, scouting, and overall team development. With a growing emphasis on technology and analytics in professional sports, the hire signals the franchise’s commitment to modernizing its approach. Fans and analysts will watch closely to see how this new position shapes the team’s future strategies.

Predators Hire Hayden Speak as Director of Research and Development  NHL.com