Predators Blue Line Under Pressure Amid Injury and Roster Moves

MacFarland says Nashville’s defense needs improvement after using 11 defensemen, prioritizing dependable fifth and sixth options. Trudeau is listed on IR until at least November 21; Hague was benched against Washington and is reportedly being watched by teams, while Skjei remains a conditional trade-rumor possibility. Edvinsson’s Nashville rink appearance was a private rental and does not establish trade talks.