Frequently asked questions

Who is Nick Blankenburg?

Nick Blankenburg plays defenseman currently plays for Nashville Predators in the National Hockey League.

What position does Nick Blankenburg play?

Nick Blankenburg is listed at Defenseman. Defensemen play back in their own zone, break out the puck, and quarterback the power play. A defenseman in ice hockey typically plays at the back of the formation, with the responsibility of breaking out the puck, defending the slot, and joining the offensive rush when appropriate. Modern defensemen are categorized as shutdown defensemen, two-way defensemen, or offensive defensemen. Top-pair defensemen in the NHL typically log 24 to 28 minutes per game and drive possession at 5-on-5. The position has grown more offensively focused in modern NHL play, with several defensemen routinely producing 60+ points per season.

What are Nick Blankenburg's physical attributes?

Nick Blankenburg is #37. Physical attributes like height and weight are tracked because they help scouts and analysts project a player's role in the lineup — taller forwards may be more effective on the power play, shorter centers can excel on the forecheck, and so on.

When was Nick Blankenburg born?

We do not currently have a confirmed birth date for Nick Blankenburg in the RinkStop database. If you can verify the date, please submit a correction and we will add it.

Which team does Nick Blankenburg play for?

Nick Blankenburg plays for Nashville Predators in the National Hockey League (USA/Canada). Team assignments are updated as trades, call-ups, and free-agent signings happen — see the team page on RinkStop for the full Nashville Predators roster and current standings.

What nationality is Nick Blankenburg?

We do not currently have a confirmed nationality for Nick Blankenburg on file. If you can verify the player's nationality, please submit a correction and we will add it.

How can I follow Nick Blankenburg's games and stats?

The most direct way to follow Nick Blankenburg's games and stats is via Nashville Predators's official site, the National Hockey League schedule, and live game broadcasts. RinkStop also surfaces highlights and updates when the league publishes them — see the "Latest Highlights" section on this page.

How current is the data on this page?

Player data on RinkStop is updated as teams, leagues, and IIHF feeds publish rosters, trades, and stats. The "Last updated" line on this page shows when our record for Nick Blankenburg was last refreshed. If you spot an error, please submit a correction.