NHL Rumors: Predators Aiming To Trade Defenseman

2 years ago  /  NHL Trade Rumors

According to Frank Seravalli, the Nashville Predators will be aiming to trade Philippe Myers and his $2.55 million cap hit this summer. Although Myers may not seem like a particularly alluring trade target because of his high cap hit, he could attention around the league. This is because if a team acquires him and buys him out, they would gain $616,666 of cap space due to him being 25 years old and having a backloaded contract - which Seravalli noted. This is where a market could form.Myers' first season with the Predators was one he would like to forget. In 27 games with Nashville, he had four points and was placed on waivers. Thus, a change of scenery could be the best thing for the 6-foot-5 defenseman. Alas, let's see if anything comes from this during the summer. Photo Credit: © Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports...

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