2026 OHL In The System: Nashville Predators

This 32-part series will spotlight OHL players who are either signed to an NHL or AHL contract or are recently drafted, and are 25 years old or younger with 50 or fewer NHL games played. 

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Today, we take a closer look at the rising OHL talent developing within the Nashville Predators organization.

 

Charlie Puglisi (F) – Kitchener Rangers (2026-27)

Selected: 7th Round, 202nd Overall (2026)

2025-26 Career Stats (USHS-Prep): 35 GP, 26G, 50A, 76 PTS

Age: 17

Kitchener Rangers recruit Charlie Puglisi was selected by the Nashville Predators in the seventh round of the 2026 NHL Draft. Playing for The Winchendon School last season, Puglisi recorded 76 points (26-50–76) in 35 regular-season games and is committed to Cornell University for the 2028-29 season.

 

Brady Martin (C) – Soo Greyhounds (2023-26)

Selected: 1st Round, 5th Overall (2025)

OHL Career Stats: 133 GP, 51G, 73A, 124 PTS, +43

Age: 19

Brady Martin began the 2025-26 season with the Nashville Predators, appearing in three NHL games before returning to the Soo Greyhounds. Upon his return to the Soo in late October, Martin produced 24 points (8-16–24) over 24 games before adding 10 points (3-7–10) in as many playoff outings. The 6-foot, 184-lb. centre from Elmira, ON, won a bronze medal with Team Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, recording eight points (4-4–8) in six contests, although it was also this tournament where Martin suffered an upper-body injury.  At the end of the season, he was also presented with the Mickey Renaud Captain’s Trophy.

 

Cameron Reid (D) – Kitchener Rangers (2023-26)

Selected: 1st Round, 21st Overall (2025)

OHL Career Stats: 173 GP, 31G, 102A, 133 PTS, +82

Age: 19

Cam Reid concluded his OHL career by captaining the Kitchener Rangers to both an OHL and Memorial Cup championship. He recorded a career-high 56 points (15-41–56) in 57 regular-season games before adding 20 points (3-17–20) across the OHL Playoffs and Memorial Cup, earning a place on the Memorial Cup All-Star Team. He also represented Team Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, helping the team win bronze. The 6-foot defenceman is committed to the University of Michigan for the 2026-27 season.

 

Jack Ivankovic (G) – Mississauga/Brampton Steelheads (2023-25)

Selected: 2nd Round, 58th Overall (2025)

OHL Career Stats: 68 GP, 2.93 GAA, .907 SV%, 39-17-9-0

Age: 19

In his first season with the Michigan Wolverines, Jack Ivankovic had an outstanding rookie year, recording a 2.15 goals-against average, a .921 save percentage and three shutouts over 35 games. He also represented Team Canada and won bronze at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship. This marked Ivankovic’s second straight appearance at the World Juniors, and he will look to become the first Canadian goaltender to medal in three consecutive tournaments this December.

 

Joey Willis (C) – Saginaw Spirit (2022-25), Kingston Frontenacs (2024-25)

Selected: 4th Round, 111th Overall (2025)

Signed: March 3, 2025 

OHL Career Stats: 180 GP, 56 G, 90 A, 146 PTS, +30

Age: 21

In his first professional season with the Milwaukee Admirals, Joey Willis recorded 22 points (8-14–22) in 56 regular-season games. Just a few years ago, the Elmhurst, Ill., native became just the sixth American to win both a World Junior Championship (Team USA, 2025) and a Memorial Cup (Saginaw Spirit, 2024).

 

Andrew Gibson (D) – Soo Greyhounds (2021-25), Oshawa Generals (2024-25)

Acquired: June 25, 2024

OHL Career Stats: 173 GP, 28 G, 61 A, 89 PTS, +49

Age: 20

Playing in his first season with the Admirals, Andrew Gibson recorded 13 points (2-11–13) and 80 penalty minutes in 71 regular-season games.

 

Vitali Pinchuk (LW) – Kingston Frontenacs (2019-20)

Signed: April 27, 2026 

OHL Career Stats: 54 GP, 13G, 21A, 34 PTS, -12

Age: 24

A native of Belarus, Vitali Pinchuk most recently skated with Dinamo Minsk of the KHL, where he finished third on the team with 31 goals and tied for sixth in scoring with 66 points. One of just 10 KHL skaters to average a point per game, Pinchuk also set career highs in goals, assists (35), and points during his fourth full season in the league. Following his standout season, he signed an entry-level contract with Nashville at the end of April.

 

Hunter Skinner (D) – London Knights (2019-20)

Signed: July 1, 2026  

OHL Career Stats: 32 GP, 6G, 26A, 32 PTS, +32

Age: 25

Hunter Skinner recorded 19 points (7-12–19) in 60 games with the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds during the 2025-26 season. The 6-foot-3, 195-pound defenceman also made his NHL debut with St. Louis on Nov. 14, 2025. Originally selected by the New York Rangers in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2019 NHL Draft, Skinner recently signed with the Predators.