Predators Acquire Jayden Struble From Canadiens for 2027 Pick

Nashville, TN — The Nashville Predators acquired defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens on Friday in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2027 NHL Draft. The trade gives Nashville a 25-year-old defenseman as the team looks to strengthen its defensive group with a player known for his physical style and mobility.

Chris MacFarland, the Predators' president of hockey operations and general manager, said Struble's playing style and potential for development made him a valuable addition to the team's defensive corps.

"Jayden Struble is a 25-year-old physical defender who will add mobility and a hard-to-play against quality that will help our backend,” Predators president of hockey operations and general manager Chris MacFarland said.

Struble joins Nashville while playing the second season of a two-year contract worth $2.825 million, with an average annual value of $1.4125 million. He signed the agreement on July 28, 2025.

MacFarland also emphasized the organization's expectations for the defenseman's continued development and his potential long-term role with the franchise.

"We are excited to watch his growth and look forward to him being a player who can grow with us.” MacFarland said.

Struble was in his fourth season with Montreal at the time of the trade. According to his current-season statistics, he had recorded no points in three games while averaging 12:05 of ice time per game, a career low.

Montreal selected Struble in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft with the 46th overall pick. Across 174 regular-season games, he accumulated 35 points, including seven goals and 28 assists.

Struble has also appeared in 14 Stanley Cup Playoff games without recording a point, according to his career statistics.