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Nashville Predators: Five Mid-Level Trade Targets to Look At

By Max Greenberg

Matt Duchene #95 of the Nashville Predators is congratulated at the bench by teammates after scoring a goal during the third period of a gameagainst the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on March 21, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Matt Duchene #95 of the Nashville Predators is congratulated at the bench by teammates after scoring a goal during the third period of a gameagainst the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on March 21, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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Jesper Bratt
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Jesper Bratt, New Jersey Devils

Like Ehlers, Bratt is another player who would be a very desirable upgrade for the Predators. He is someone whose future in New Jersey appears in doubt, as contract discussions seem to not be going so well at the moment.

It is a bit shocking that a team like the Devils would not want to pay Bratt, as they are nearing the end of their rebuild, and he has continued to improve and developed into a legit top-six forward.

My gut feeling is that the two sides reach an agreement at some point this offseason, but like the other players on this list, you would be stupid to not even look into it from Poile’s standpoint.

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Bratt is only 23-years-old with tons of offensive skill, and he likely has a whole career ahead of him at this high level play. He came oh so close to averaging a point per game, and his trajectory shows that he should be doing that sooner rather than later.

The only thing about acquiring Bratt is that he would need a new contract, which is of course what is creating an apparent impasse between him and the Devils. But obviously, paying him would be worth it because he is that good.

If the Nashville Predators are looking to make a big splash this offseason, it makes sense to go after players who would be a part of their future. Bratt would undoubtedly be a part of the team’s future, so how could Poile not give him a look?

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