The Nashville Predators have traded for defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL draft.
The draft pick was originally owned by the Vegas Golden Knights and was sent to Nashville in the trade for Colton Sissons in 2025.
Struble, 25, has played 174 games for the Canadiens scoring seven goals and 28 assists. He was originally a second round pick in 2019.
Nashville Predators left wing Nils Hoglander (21) celebrates his goal scored past Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) with center Alexander Kerfoot (14) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) falls to the ice next to Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) looks back after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators xduring the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) shoots past Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) falls back as the net is tipped during the first period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Adam Wilsby (2) shoots the puck against the Dallas Stars during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators center Jack Drury (18) skates with the puck past Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators left wing Nils Hoglander (21) battles Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell (15) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) defends against against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators center Adam Edstrom (84) skates with the puck past Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) shoots the puck against Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators take on Dallas Stars in Nashville
Nashville Predators left wing Nils Hoglander (21) celebrates his goal scored past Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) with center Alexander Kerfoot (14) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators take on Dallas Stars in Nashville
Nashville Predators left wing Nils Hoglander (21) celebrates his goal scored past Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) with center Alexander Kerfoot (14) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
(ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
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Nashville Predators take on Dallas Stars in Nashville
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) falls to the ice next to Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
(ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
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Nashville Predators take on Dallas Stars in Nashville
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) looks back after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators xduring the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
(ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
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Roman Josi, Nashville Predators defenseman and captain for NHL hockey team
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) shoots past Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators take on Dallas Stars in Nashville
Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) falls back as the net is tipped during the first period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators take on Dallas Stars in Nashville
Nashville Predators defenseman Adam Wilsby (2) shoots the puck against the Dallas Stars during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators take on Dallas Stars in Nashville
Nashville Predators center Jack Drury (18) skates with the puck past Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators take on Dallas Stars in Nashville
Nashville Predators left wing Nils Hoglander (21) battles Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell (15) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators take on Dallas Stars in Nashville
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators take on Dallas Stars in Nashville
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators take on Dallas Stars in Nashville
Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) defends against against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nashville Predators take on Dallas Stars in Nashville
Nashville Predators center Adam Edstrom (84) skates with the puck past Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
(ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
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Nashville Predators take on Dallas Stars in Nashville
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) shoots the puck against Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
