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Nick Saban Joins Nashville Predators Ownership
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- Nick Saban and Joe Agresti, through Dream Sports Ventures LLC, acquired a minority stake in the Nashville Predators.
- The announcement came from franchise chairman and majority owner Bill Haslam on Tuesday.
- Saban is a former Alabama football coach and continues to pursue sports interests in retirement.
Iconic football coach Nick Saban is now part of the Nashville Predators’ ownership group along with business partner Joe Agresti.
Their investment comes through Dream Sports Ventures LLC.
The move was revealed by franchise chairman and majority owner Bill Haslam, who praised Saban’s accomplishments and welcomed new partners to the local-led ownership team.
“I am really looking forward to having Coach Nick Saban and Joe Agresti as a part of our ownership group.”
Haslam added
“Coach is one of the all-time greats in college football history and one of the winningest coaches in all of sports. We are excited to have him join us in our pursuit of championships on the ice in Nashville.”
Saban and Agresti are involved in other successful ventures.
These include Dream Motor Group, which operates top dealerships in the Southeast, with two locations in Nashville.
According to NHL.com, Saban shared his enthusiasm for joining the Predators:
“Although I am now retired as a coach, I still possess a competitive nature and a great passion for sports.”
“Being involved in a sports team in Nashville has always been a goal and the opportunity to partner in the Predators with a class act like Bill Haslam created the perfect scenario for us.”
“The Preds are a great organization with a fantastic brand, and we are excited to be part of the future success of the franchise.”
With Saban and Agresti’s investment, the Predators maintain a strong connection to local supporters and bring experienced leadership to the franchise.
Stay tuned for more updates as this new chapter unfolds for Nashville hockey and its dedicated fans.
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