Predators' Strategy Ahead of 2026 NHL Trade Deadline: Key Insights

Predators' Strategy Ahead of 2026 NHL Trade Deadline: Key Insights

The Nashville Predators are navigating a pivotal moment as they approach the NHL Trade Deadline amid a competitive playoff race. General manager Barry Trotz faces a crucial decision: reinforcing the current roster for a playoff push or planning for future seasons. Key players on the market may include Ryan O’Reilly, Erik Haula, and Michael Bunting, all garnering interest from potential buyers. Chris Mason, a former Predators player now a TV anal…

How should the Predators approach the 2026 Trade Deadline? - Daily Faceoff

The Nashville Predators find themselves in the thick of the race for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Western Conference’s Central Division, but could determine their fortunes through moves in the lead-up to the NHL Trade Deadline.  With the impending Olympic roster freeze and the deadline soon after, general manager Barry Trotz will have some challenging decisions to make: whether the 2025-26 Predators are good enough to challenge in the postsea…