On this week's episode of the Nashville Sports Report, host Russell Ries reacts to the historic news that Nashville Predators legend Pekka Rinne has been elected to the the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class, becoming the first full-time Predator to receive hockey's highest honor.

We also break down a busy week for the Predators, including:
• Chris MacFarland's trade with the Colorado Avalanche for Jack Drury
• Nashville selecting Wyatt Cullen with the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft
• The Predators trading back into the first round to draft defenseman Thomas Bleyl
• What these moves say about the future of the franchise

Plus:
• Vanderbilt's Tyler Nickel is selected by the NBA champion New York Knicks
• Tennessee Titans training camp dates are officially announced
• Netflix releases the first trailer for Quarterback featuring Titans QB Cam Ward
• The US Men's National Team advances to the World Cup knockout stage and prepares to face Bosnia and Herzegovina
• A Nashville Sounds update as they chase the division lead

This week's guest is Will Dossett, joining us from Senegal to discuss the World Cup experience overseas, Senegal's run through the tournament, and what it's been like following one of the world's biggest sporting events from West Africa.

Links Referenced:

• Pekka Rinne's Goalie Goal
• Chris MacFarland 1st Round Press Conference
• Netflix Quarterback Season 3 Official Trailer
• Senegal vs. Morocco AFCON Finals Highlights
• Rob Bironas' 60-Yard Game Winning Field Goal vs. Colts
• Senegalese Laamb Wrestling

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