Nashville Predators: Comparing the Trades
By Marcus Young
![May 5, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) talks with teammate center Ryan Johansen (92) during a stop in play against the San Jose Sharks in game four of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports May 5, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) talks with teammate center Ryan Johansen (92) during a stop in play against the San Jose Sharks in game four of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/dd7777cefa720691c9a161d16c5d6cebb2aace48e085e53b2d170b48f483fa40.jpg)
Who Wins?
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We as Nashville Predator fans win of course! We have two incredible players now playing in Bridgestone Arena in Gold sweaters who will lead us to The Stanley Cup. But to give a more precise answer I got to say the Johansen trade wins it. I really believe the Johansen trade was the best for the organization.
Subban is exciting and he will help us win, but we’ve never had a number one guy at center and we’ve had some great defencemen come through the ranks. We as a fan base have been spoiled at the defensive talent Nashville has acquired, but Joey provides something we have never seen. A number one center that will score and make plays for years to come.
So, within 7 months David Poile turns Seth Jones and Shea Weber into Ryan Johansen and P.K. Subban. Franchise-altering moves.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 29, 2016
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We have made two blockbuster trades to alter this franchise for the better. Get ready fans for some exciting games this season in Nashville!