The Fourth Period: David Pagnotta reported that the Nashville Predators have may center Ryan Johansen available for trade and Pierre LeBrun reported this week that Matt Duchene could be exposed for the expansion draft.
Both players carry an $8 million salary cap hit. Johansen has four years left on his deal and Duchene has five. It’s not known if the Predators are willing to retain any salary.
There has been some talk with the Seattle Kraken about one of the two ending up there. A side deal may be needed.