The Nashville Predators are open for business.
And for teams eyeing a trade-deadline upgrade at the forward position, the Predators offer a variety of intriguing veteran options – Steven Stamkos, Ryan O’Reilly, and Jonathan Marchessault could all be on the move in the coming weeks.
Eighteen months ago, Nashville shockingly emerged as the victors of free agency, having won the signing sweepstakes for both Stamkos (via Tampa Bay) and Marchessault (via Vegas), and locking up goaltender Juuse Saros on a max-term deal. The veteran forward additions in particular were the moves general manager Barry Trotz hoped would enshrine Nashville as a dangerous Western Conference contender for the next few seasons.
The on-ice results since…