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Predators Bolster Defense with Acquisition of Jayden Struble
Nashville adds the 25-year-old blueliner from Montreal for a 2027 second-round selection, marking the second such addition from the Canadiens this week.
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The Nashville Predators acquired defenseman Jayden Struble in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens, sending a second-round draft pick in 2027 to complete the deal. Struble, selected by Montreal in the 2019 second round, played 174 games for the club and recorded seven goals along with 35 points. This move follows Nashville claiming prospect William Trudeau off waivers earlier in the week, further strengthening the Predators' defensive group.
Limited Role in Montreal
Struble saw restricted playing time with the Canadiens and sat out as a healthy scratch in recent seasons, including their matchup against Nashville. Montreal's decisions reflect a longer-term approach on the blue line, with Kaiden Guhle returning from offseason adductor surgery and top prospect David Reinbacher nearing a transition from the AHL. The acquired pick, originally held by the Vegas Golden Knights, adds to Montreal's draft assets ahead of the March 1 deadline.
Early Season Records
Both clubs have opened the season with mixed results. The Canadiens stand at 1-2-1 while the Predators hold a 2-1-1 mark.
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