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Lightning Trade Ryan McDonagh to Predators

The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded Ryan McDonagh to the Nashville Predators.

The Tampa Bay Lightning dealt veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh to the Nashville Predators for blue-liner Philippe Myers and forward Grant Mismash, the teams announced Sunday.

In an attempt to clear cap space, the Lightning approached McDonagh about working out a trade after falling in the Stanley Cup Final. It was a deal they didn’t want to make but also had little choice if the plan was to keep as many of their group together as possible.

McDonagh is a reliable veteran two-way defenceman who can move the puck and has a ton of playoff and big-game experience. He’s no longer the stud defenseman he was with the New York Rangers, but is a solid top-four option for the Preds.

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman is reporting, ”On Philippe Myers, acquired by TB in the McDonagh deal: he’s a unique contract case. If bought out, Lightning will have a $617K credit next season, then owe $633K in 2023-24.”

Reports suggested the St. Louis Blues were also interested in McDonagh before the deal to the Predators went down.

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