In the final minutes, Jayden Struble was traded to the Preds in exchange for a second-round pick in 2027. That pick, which belonged to the Knights, will be a late-round selection, but it could serve as a bargaining chip.
The Montreal Canadiens traded defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick originally owned by the Vegas Golden Knights. The article views the return as significant value for a depth defenseman, suggesting the high trade cost explains why Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has not yet acquired a top-six forward.
According to the analysis, seller-friendly market prices have kept Montreal from making blockbuster moves without sacrificing core players like Juraj Slafkovsky, Ivan Demidov, Cole Caufield, or Nick Suzuki. While the team previously added Chris Kreider, Hughes has otherwise avoided overpaying amid rising demands across the league.
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