Jan 16, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Former Nashville Predators players defenseman Shea Weber, goalie Pekka Rivne (35) and General Manager David Poiledo a ceremonial puck drop with Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (4) as part of the Gold Jacket presentation , at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Shea Weber spent 11 seasons with the Nashville Predators during his NHL career, and one would be hard-pressed to come up with enough adjectives to describe his accomplishments.
The accolades he has received recently certainly speak for themselves. After being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame last November, the former Preds captain was inducted into the inaugural class of the Predators Golden Hall.
Over the weekend, Weber received his third entry into a Hall this past year after being officially inducted as a member of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in Nashville. He was one of 20 members inducted into this year’s class after an official announcement was made back in April.
Mike Maguire, a longtime friend of Weber was in attendance at the ceremony and accepted the honor on Weber’s behalf.
“Shea Weber exemplifies the grit, leadership, and dedication that define a true champion," Brad Willis, Executive Director of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, said in a statement. “From his years as the backbone of the Nashville Predators to his impact on the sport of hockey as a whole, Shea has left a lasting legacy in Tennessee. We are honored to welcome him to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025.”
Weber joins former Predators teammates Pekka Rinne, Mike Fisher and David Legwand as TSHF members, along with former GM David Poile and team broadcaster Terry Crisp.
In 20 NHL seasons, Weber played in 1,038 regular-season games, totaling 589 points (224-365-589). In 97 playoff contests, he recorded 42 points (18-24-42).
Weber spent six of his 11 seasons with the Predators as their captain, and quickly established himself as an elite right-shot two-way defenseman. In 2016, he captured the Mark Messier Leadership Award and finished twice as the runner-up for the Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s top blueliner.
Weber’s reputation as a hard shooter was well-earned. He took home NHL Hardest Shot Competition honors four times, including three consecutive years from 2015-17. One topped out at 108.5 miles an hour.
The seven-time NHL All-Star also won gold twice with Team Canada at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics.
Weber was taken as the 49th overall pick by the Predators in the 2003 NHL Draft. It was fitting that the draft was held in Nashville that year. After 11 seasons with the Predators, Weber was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in late June of 2016 for P.K. Subban.