NHL Trade Rumors: $13,500,000 veteran defenceman on Predators' chopping block

The Nashville Predators are reportedly considering trading defenseman Tyson Barrie.

Barrie, who signed a $13.5 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers in 2021 before being traded to Nashville, is entering the last season of his deal. He has a cap hit of $4.5 million for the 2023-24 season.

With the addition of Luke Schenn, the Predators possess an abundance of talented right-shot defensemen. Hence, teams that want to improve their power play efficiency and strengthen their right side will likely consider bringing Barrie on board.

Barrie scored 13 goals and racked up an impressive 55 points last season.

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Is NHL UFA goalie looking to sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning?

The Tampa Bay Lightning are considering making an offer for UFA goalie Jaroslav Halak ahead of the upcoming 2023-24 season.

Halak recently spoke with Tomas Prokop of Dennik Sport about his future, making it clear that he opposes the idea of playing as a third-string on the ice.

Halak's focus is on getting a spot on a roster with a team that will value his experience and give him the backup goaltending position. This has sparked speculation about prospective destinations, with the Lightning emerging as the front-runner in the list of teams trying to acquire Halak.

With Brian Elliott's departure from the Lightning in the offseason, the organization welcomed Jonas Johansson to fill the void. Johansson has shown promise, but given that he comes from the AHL, there may be a better backup option.