The Nashville Predators acquire defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2027 second-round draft pick. The trade is completed on Friday night, a day after Montreal and Nashville played against each other.
Multiple outlets report that the pick is described as a second-round selection originally belonging to the Vegas Golden Knights, though the Canadiens receive it as part of the deal. The Athletic notes that Montreal’s decision reflects roster dynamics on the blue line, indicating that the team has options and a positional surplus. Yahoo Sports adds that Struble had produced seven goals and 28 assists over 174 games with Montreal prior to the trade.
