The Nashville Predators appear ready to tear down their aging core, which could be great news for the Montreal Canadiens.
The Predators thought they were in win-now mode. They signed Ryan O’Reilly in free agency in 2023 and, in 2024, spent big money to sign Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei.
The moves did not work out as they had thought they would, finishing 30th in the NHL last season and getting off to a terrible start this season, sitting in last place.
Predators shifting towards a fire sale
The Predators are ready to make moves, and the Canadiens, who have been looking for a centre, could jump at the chance to acquire O’Reilly.