The Montreal Canadiens have made their first roster transforming move of the season, announcing on Friday a Jayden Struble trade to the Nashville Predators. In exchange for the young defender, the Canadiens received the Vegas Golden Knights' second-round pick in…
The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators in exchange for the Vegas Golden Knights' second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft. The move resolves a defensive logjam for Montreal, which entered the season with eight defensemen on its roster.
Struble, who recorded 35 points in 174 games across four seasons in Montreal, was recently replaced in the lineup by Adam Engstrom. Nashville acquired the physical blueliner following an injury to William Trudeau, giving Struble regular ice time ahead of becoming a restricted free agent.
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