The Predators had a very busy offseason in terms of acquiring defenseman. Most of the moves were overshadowed by the blockbuster swap with Shea Weber and P.K. Subban. Rightly so, but the signing of three free agent defenseman caught many off guard.
Nashville ended up buying out Barret Jackman, but the influx of Yannick Weber, Matt Carle, and Matt Irwin created a log jam at the blueline. Include returning defenders Anthony Bitetto and Petter Granberg and that’s five guys for two spots on the third pair.