Insider Says Predators Defenseman 'Most Likely to be Moved'

The Nashville Predators have created a bit of separation between them and the teams chasing them for a playoff spot. Even though the team sits eighth in the conference and has won eight games in a row, there still may be some changes ahead of the trade deadline that is almost here.

The Predators are a good team, but not what many would consider a Stanley Cup contender. Management sees this and can't justify being major buyers at the deadline. They also can't justify trading a major piece like Juuse Saros, and that isn't what they're going to do. Instead, it appears the approach is going to be moving some pieces that will likely not be with the Predators next season anyways, but not getting a whole lot worse in the process.

This entails moving a player like Alexandre Carrier. On Sportsnet, Jeff Marek said that Carrier is "most likely to be moved." He wanted to note that the right-shot defenseman is someone to keep an eye on since he is on an expiring deal and it's a good one ($2.5 million AAV).