Canadiens Deal Defenceman Struble to Predators
Montreal cleared defensive depth and added a 2027 second-round pick as Struble, 25, had no points in three games this season.
- On Friday, the Montreal Canadiens traded defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators for a 2027 second-round draft pick originally belonging to the Vegas Golden Knights.
- Caught in a crowded Montreal blue line, the 25-year-old defenseman had yet to register a point in three games this season, making him a trade candidate.
- Over 174 NHL regular season games, Struble registered seven goals and 28 assists while bringing 14 games of Stanley Cup Playoff experience to the Predators.
- Struble signed a two-year, $2.825 million contract extension with Montreal carrying a $1.4125 million AAV through the 2026-27 season before the trade.
- General Manager Kent Hughes orchestrated the deal with a Western Conference opponent to clear defensive depth as the Canadiens navigate a challenging 2026-27 start.
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Predators acquire defenseman Jayden Struble from the Canadiens for a 2027 2nd-round pick
The Nashville Predators acquired defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night for a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL draft. Struble had seven goals and 28 assists in 174 games for the Canadiens. The 25-year-old former Northeastern…
Canadiens GM Kent Hughes Flips 171 Game Veteran to Western Conference
It’s not been the most consistent start for the Montreal Canadiens so far in the 2026-27 NHL campaign, as they are 1-2-1 through four games, earning three of a possible eight points up for grabs.In the meantime, general manager Kent Hughes, who re-signed the club’s young free agent players to new contracts during the summer, has made a trade with a Western Conference opponent.The Montreal Canadiens Have Traded Defenseman Jayden Struble To The Na…
In return, the Canadian acquired a 2nd lap choice in 2027 from the Nashville Predators.
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