Wade Redden is back in the NHL.

The former All-Star defenseman has been hired by the Nashville Predators as their new assistant director of player development, the team announced Monday.

The 39-year-old retired in 2014 after playing in over 1,000 NHL games. Redden last suited up for the Boston Bruins, but spent the majority of his career with the Ottawa; and one of his former teammates is particularly excited to see him making the move to Tennessee.

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