Trotz Talks Acquisition of Barron, State of Preds

Does Alex Carrier trade mean Predators are giving up on season? What Barry Trotz said
The Nashville Predators moved Alex Carrier to the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday, a move that indicates Barry Trotz's resignation to the team's fate.
Trotz Talks Acquisition of Barron, State of Preds as Season Continues
Trotz felt the same about defenseman Justin Barron. A trade didn’t come together last season, but Trotz tried. Then, on Wednesday night, a swap emerged, and Trotz’s patience paid off.
Predators' Trotz: Carrier trade not indication of 'peeling off players'
In trading veteran defenseman Alexandre Carrier for a younger and less expensive blueliner Wednesday, Predators General Manager Barry Trotz acknowledged the reality of his team’s situation. It’s a move that almost certainly would not have been made had Nashville (9-17-6) been anywhere close to contention for a playoff berth.
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Nashville has the best penalty kill in the league and an amazing goalie that's standing on his head most nights. At the other end of the ice, the team is last in the NHL in goals per game.
Predators could add more players after dealing Carrier to Canadiens
NASHVILLE -- The Nashville Predators may not be done making moves after they traded defenseman Alexandre Carrier to the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman Justin Barron on Wednesday.
Predators trade Alexandre Carrier to the Canadiens for Justin Barron
The Predators announced the deal Wednesday night, a little more than 24 hours before the NHL’s holiday roster freeze.
Canadiens’ Barron-for-Carrier trade sends message to the room
As unlikely as it may seem with the Canadiens near the bottom of the standings, management clearly feels this team can still make a push.
Predators' Justin Barron: Won't play Thursday
Barron will not arrive in time to face the Penguins on Thursday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports. Barron was just traded to the Predators on Wednesday, so it would have been a quick turnaround for him to jump into the lineup immediately.
First look at new defenseman Justin Barron at Nashville Predators practice
"It's the only team t This former Bruins defenseman is returning to the ice. Forget about the meaningless late touchdowns, Indiana didn't belong in the College Football Playoff at Notre Dame. The mistake can't happen again.
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