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Canadiens Surprisingly Trade 25-Year-Old Defenseman to Predators - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)
newsweek.com · 2026-01-01
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Canadiens Surprisingly Trade 25-Year-Old Defenseman to Predators - Newsweek
newsweek.com · 2026-01-01
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Claim 1 of 5Not checkedThe Montreal Canadiens have traded defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators in exchange for the Vegas Golden Knights' 2027 second-round pick.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 2 of 5Not checkedThe timing of the trade is described as surprising because it happened early in the season and one day after Montreal's 5-2 loss to Nashville.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 3 of 5Not checkedThe article says questions about Struble's future had existed because the Canadiens had strong defensive depth and might eventually move out one of their left-shot defensemen.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 4 of 5Not checkedThe story says Struble should be a key part of the Predators' defensive group and that Nashville needed help on its blueline.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 5 of 5Not checkedStruble was selected by Montreal in the second round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, 46th overall, and had played 174 games over four seasons with the Canadiens, scoring seven goals and 35 points.View evidenceHide evidence
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