Nashville Predators prospect Matthew Wood is transferring to the University of Minnesota, joining former Predators players and staff members associated with Nashville. Wood, a talented forward, was the 15th overall selection in the 2023 draft. His move to Minnesota is seen as beneficial for the Gophers' power play and roster.
Wood’s a talented scorer with length who can play all three forward positions and will be a focal point of the Gophers’ top power play. They’re losing some key seniors, but Snuggerud returning and landing Wood in the portal will go a long way. https://t.co/7kYshacbFb
#Preds prospect Matthew Wood is transferring to Minnesota. He'll join Tommy Novak, Erik Haula, assistant coach Todd Richards & former Pred Rem Pitlick as folks who are/were attached to Nashville.
#Preds prospect Matthew Wood is transferring to Minnesota. He'll join Tommy Novak, assistant coach Todd Richards & former Pred Rem Pitlick as folks who are/were attached to Nashville.
I asked former Gopher, current Preds forward Tommy Novak about the potential of Matthew Wood headed to @GopherHockey last week. He said it would make sense, with the team losing several seniors. Wood was Nashville's 15th overall selection in the 2023 draft. https://t.co/l7h4dpCeEI
Source: Nashville first-rounder Matthew Wood is headed to Minnesota out of the transfer portal.
As if today couldn't get any better for @GopherHockey fans, I can confirm reports out there that #Preds first-round pick Matthew Wood is expected to come to UMN after reportedly entering the transfer portal earlier this week.