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Predators acquire defenseman Jayden Struble from the Canadiens for a 2027 2nd-round pick

The Nashville Predators made a quiet but significant move Friday night, acquiring defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2027 second-round draft pick. The trade, announced shortly after Nashville’s 5-2 win over Montreal at the Centre Bell, resolves defensive logjam concerns for the Canadiens while adding depth to Nashville’s blue line.

The Predators also faced injury setbacks, placing defenseman William Trudeau on injured reserve following an upper-body issue sustained in the same game. Meanwhile, goalie Juuse Saros started the matchup, marking his fourth appearance of the season in a series that saw the Predators split their first two games with Montreal (1-1-1 record for both teams).

The Canadiens’ trade activity follows a challenging start to the 2026-27 campaign, with Struble’s departure potentially clearing space for other roster adjustments.

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