On October 1, the Nashville Predators announced a trade with the Buffalo Sabres involving two minor-league players. The organization sent defenseman Jack Dougherty to Buffalo in exchange for forward Nick Baptiste.
Below I’ll break down what Dougherty’s departure means, as well as where Baptiste fits in the organization, his numbers and his game tape.
What went wrong with Jack Dougherty?
Earlier this summer, I listed Dougherty at #20 on my Top 25 Under 25 rankings. As many of you may have figured out, just because a player made that list does not mean they are a legit NHL prospect.