Matthew Wood, another talented forward, has signed with the Nashville Predators, continuing the trend of top-tier talent leaving the Gophers. His signing adds to the intrigue of the Gophers' exodus to the NHL.

Matthew Wood, the Predators' first-round pick, has signed a three-year entry-level contract following a strong NCAA performance. His blend of size and skill makes him a valuable prospect, though he needs to improve his skating to succeed at the NHL level.