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A choppy start from Nashville's blueliners has created an uncertain environment at the bottom of the team's rotation. Across the first 13 games of the season, the Predators have featured 11 different defensemen on the ice.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 26

Nashville Defenseman Jayden Struble Wins Fight As Predators Defense Takes Step Forward

NASHVILLE — Nashville took another step on the blue line on Sunday, physically dominating the Colorado Avalanche in a 6-2 home victory. The Predators killed all four Avalanche penalties, preventing Colorado from mustering a single shot on the first three, blocked 10 shots, and outhit their Central Division rivals 18-15.

Nashville Predators News / Dose.ca / October 25

Top 5: Jayden Struble Scores a Stunning First Goal with the Preds

It was a rare Saturday without a Montreal Canadiens hockey game, which gave us the chance to keep a close eye on all the other National Hockey League teams.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Nashville Predators News / Viral Sports News / October 23

Nashville Predators Receive Major Trade Update Before Friday

The Nashville Predators added physicality and mobility to their blue line earlier this month by acquiring defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2027 NHL Draft.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Predators still looking for defensemen after Jayden Struble trade

Earlier this month, the Nashville Predators swung a trade with the Montreal Canadiens, acquiring defenseman Jayden Struble in return for a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

Nashville Predators News / Dose.ca / October 18

Jayden Struble seems to have found his niche in Nashville

Jayden Struble was no longer part of the Canadiens’ plans. There was a logjam at the blue line, and the Montreal Canadiens opted to keep Adam Engstrom, Arber Xhekaj, and David Reinbacher.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 17

‘Limit Those Grade-A Chances’: Predators Defenders Preview Blues Matchup

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators (2-2-3) host the St. Louis Blues (3-3-1) on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena, and the team’s defensemen say a good result starts at the back end.

Nashville Predators News / Dose.ca / October 15

Jayden Struble: From the Press Box to Nashville’s Top Defensive Pair

Jayden Struble no longer really had a place on the Canadiens' roster. Despite his physical attributes and mobility, he found himself stuck behind several defensemen in the pecking order, to the point where he had started watching games from the press box.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 12

New Nashville Defenseman Jayden Struble Stands Out In First Predators Game

NASHVILLE — New Nashville President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Chris MacFarland has been a busy man since taking the helm of the Predators organization this summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 11

David Reinbacher has been playing well since Jayden Struble left

With Jayden Struble's departure to Nashville, the Canadiens have opened up a spot on their blue line. This is an opportunity for the team's young defensemen, particularly David Reinbacher, who—despite an excellent training camp with the Habs—was sent back to Laval.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 11

Jayden Struble: More than 19 minutes of playing time

Most Montreal Canadiens fans were happy to see the team acquire a second-round pick in exchange for Jayden Struble. There wasn't really a spot for him in Montreal, and Arber Xhekaj can offer pretty much the same thing—but better (though with a bit more disciplinary issues).

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Takeaways From Predators’ 3-2 Shootout Loss vs. Senators

The Nashville Predators (2-1-2) lost a close shootout battle to the Ottawa Senators. The debut of Jayden Struble, Vitali Pinchuk, and Matt Murray didn’t pay off with a victory, although it was on the road against a playoff-caliber Senators team.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / October 10

Canadiens trade D Jayden Struble to Predators for draft pick

The Nashville Predators acquired defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens for a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. Struble, 25, played in three games this season for Montreal, averaging a career-low 12:05 of ice time with no points.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 10

Engstrom or Reinbacher: The CH’s New Dilemma After Struble vs. Xhekaj

Jayden Struble's departure puts an end to a dilemma for the Montreal Canadiens that lasted two full seasons and the start of this season. That dilemma was the choice between Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble, as everyone knew that one day, the Habs would have to decide which of the two to keep.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Canadiens Trade Struble to Predators for Draft Pick

The Montreal Canadiens may have begun to address their log jam on defense, by trading defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators on Friday. In exchange the Habs get a 2027 second-round pick, which had previously been acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights, per the official press release).

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 9

Nashville Trades For Montreal Canadien Defenseman

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have traded away a 2027 second-round draft pick (via Las Vegas) to the Montreal Canadiens to acquire left-handed defenseman Jayden Struble.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 9

A second-round pick for Struble: It’s no surprise that Kent Hughes isn’t making a move

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Predators acquire Jayden Struble from Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens announced Friday evening that they have traded defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Predators Acquire Jayden Struble From Canadiens for a 2nd-Round Pick

The Nashville Predators have added a young defenceman, and the Montreal Canadiens have picked up a valuable asset in return. Nashville acquired Jayden Struble from Montreal in exchange for Vegas’ 2027 second-round pick, both teams announced Friday.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Canadiens swing intriguing Predators trade involving young defenseman

The Montreal Canadiens have high hopes for the 2026-27 season. So far, things have been a bit up and down for the Habs. It’s still quite early in the season.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Predators Acquire Jayden Struble

According to a team announcement, the Nashville Predators acquired defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens for Vegas’ 2027 second-round pick.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 3