Team: 2023-24 Nashville Predators

Initial Creation Date: Apr. 15, 2023

Published: Apr. 15, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

This is how I would go about a retool.

Carrier Trade:
BUF could use another RD. I know Fabbro would probably be the better fit as a D-man, but I'd prefer to keep him around in Nashville. Carrier has had one solid year of offense; however, he had quite the rough start to the year. His offense has picked up since. He's got an active stick, and he can be solid 2-way presence.

Barrie Trade:
SEA doesn't have the power play of a contender. Barrie can help change that. His offensive gifts have shown through during his time in Nashville, and he's been very solid defensively. I've been thrilled with him as a player, but I can't see him staying here. This trade sends Barrie to a real contender, and he can take them to the next level.

Johansen-Ehlers Trade:
I don't love the idea of Johansen taking up one of our top 9 center spots for the next 2 season, so I dealt him. We bring in a winger that can score and bring our offense back to life. Trading the 1st helps force an end to the retool after one year. I think the value works out for the jets well and bringing in another C paves the way for a PLD trade of Scheifele leaving.

Draft:
15OA - David Reinbacher
26 OA - Quentin Musty

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