Predators Trade Defenseman Ryan McDonagh to the Lightning
Plus, a prospect spotlight for those in the AHL playoffs & more
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Lightning Re-Acquire Defenseman Ryan McDonagh From Predators
May 21, 2024 by Harrison Smajovits
A key defenseman to winning back-to-back Stanley Cups is returning to Tampa Bay. The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired Ryan McDonagh and the Edmonton Oilers’ 2024 fourth-round pick from the Nashville Predators in exchange for the Lightning’s 2025 second-round pick and their 2024 seventh-round pick.
Ryan McDonagh Trade Could Indicate More Predators Trades
May 21, 2024 by Spencer Lazary
The recent trade between the Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning, which saw Ryan McDonagh sent back to Tampa Bay, has generated significant buzz in Maple Leafs Land. With McDonagh’s departure freeing up $6.75 million in cap space for the Predators, speculation has emerged regarding potential trade discussions between Nashville and the Toronto Maple Leafs involving goaltender Juuse Saros and forward Mitch Marner.
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Predators Prospect Spotlight: Top Prospects in the AHL Playoffs
May 20, 2024 by Gabe Fly
With the Milwaukee Admirals currently competing in the Calder Cup Playoffs, the Nashville Predators have several promising young prospects striving to make an impact and win their first professional championship. Here, we will review how these top prospects are performing and what their performances mean for their chances of making the Preds’ roster next season.
Grading Lightning’s Trade for Ryan McDonagh
May 21, 2024 by Alex Chauvancy
The Conference Finals haven’t even started yet, but we had a trade today between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predators. Those don’t happen before the playoffs conclude all too often, but it’s an important one that has implications for both teams’ offseasons. Early this afternoon, the Lightning announced they had re-acquired Ryan McDonagh and a mid-round pick from the Predators in exchange for a couple of draft picks…