What Happened
The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 second-round draft pick, as announced by both clubs. Struble, 25, has logged three scoreless appearances for Montreal this season, averaging 12:05 of ice time per game. Prior to the season, he signed a two-year, 2.825 million dollar contract extension that runs through the 2026-27 campaign. Selected by Montreal in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft, Struble departs the franchise having totaled 35 points across 174 career regular-season contests.
Key Details
- Traded to the Nashville Predators by the Montreal Canadiens.
- Montreal acquired a 2027 second-round draft pick.
- Struble carries a 1.4125 million dollar cap hit on a contract running through 2026-27.
- He has played 174 career games with the Canadiens.
What It Means
The deal gives the Predators defensive depth while providing the Canadiens with an additional draft asset. Struble secures a new opportunity after falling out of regular playing time in Montreal.