The Vancouver Canucks trade forward Nils Höglander to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a draft pick. Multiple reports say the return is a third-round selection in 2029. Höglander, 25, had played his entire NHL career with Vancouver, compiling 120 points in 331 career games, according to The Athletic. The trade follows an injury-affected season for Höglander in Vancouver, contributing to his departure.
For Nashville, the move is positioned as an opportunity to refresh the forward’s role and potentially regain more scoring production, while also strengthening depth in the team’s middle-six or lower lineup. One outlet describes the Predators’ interest as a “fresh start,” noting they are adding a winger who can contribute as a forechecking option.
Across sources, all agree on the basic structure of the deal: Vancouver sends Höglander to Nashville, and Nashville sends back a distant third-round draft pick, with the 2029 timing specified in reports.
