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The offseason additions of free-agent stars Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei have done little to improve the Nashville Predators. They’re at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with little sign of imminent improvement.
On Nov. 5, The Tennessean’s Alex Daugherty cited Predators general manager Barry Trotz telling a Nashville sports radio station he might commence his rebuilding process if things didn’t improve. Trotz clarified those comments indicating he doesn’t intend to tear things down but to maintain a competitive team while buying time for his young prospects.
Trotz also said he’s trying to find a second-line center. Failing that, he could move Stamkos into the second-line center position and call up one or two promising young wingers from his farm team.
On Nov. 14, TSN’s Darren Dreger reported Trotz had draft capital to use as trade bait to bring long-term solutions to his roster. He has three first-round picks and two second-rounders in the 2025 draft. Two days later, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Trotz remains in the market for a center but could also be looking to add a defense.
Buy or Sell: Buy