Canadiens Trade Struble to Predators for 2027 Pick

Jayden Struble sat as a healthy scratch Thursday while the Montreal Canadiens lost 5-2 at home to the Nashville Predators, with Adam Engstrom making his season debut in that spot. On Friday evening, October 9, 2026, Montreal announced via its Twitter/X account that it had traded the defenseman to Nashville for a 2027 second-round pick originally owned by the Vegas Golden Knights. Struble, 25, had played Montreal's first three games this season at 12:05 a night with no points. Over 174 regular-season games with the Canadiens he is credited with either 7 goals and 28 assists for 35 points or 7 goals and 35 points, plus 14 playoff games. Accounts differ on his 2019 draft slot as 47th overall or No. 46. Chris MacFarland described him as a "25-year-old physical defender" who brings "mobility and a hard-to-play against quality" and said the team is "excited to watch his growth." Nashville had claimed William Trudeau off waivers last week; Trudeau was placed on injured reserve after Thursday's game. Wire accounts note Struble's departure could open playing time in Montreal for Adam Engstrom or David Reinbacher.