Predators Active Early While Stars Land Biggest Piece in Three-Trade Stretch

Hey folks. Trade deadline week keeps rolling along, and three more deals hit the board as teams continue adjusting their rosters ahead of Friday. Nashville was involved in a pair of moves that shuffle depth pieces to new homes, while another deal between Vancouver and Dallas delivers the most notable addition of the group.

Today, we'll take a look at these three completed trades and what they could mean from a fantasy perspective as roles shift and depth charts adjust. Even smaller deadline deals can create sneaky opportunity if the situation breaks right, so let's dive in.

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Wild and Predators Trade

To the Minnesota Wild: Michael McCarron

To the Nashville Predators: Second-round draft pick (2028)

Fantasy Breakdown

This is a depth addition for Minnesota as the Wild bring in a large, physical bottom six forward from Nashville. McCarron has spent most of the season in a checking role and brings size, physicality, and defensive reliability rather than offensive production. For the Predators, the return of a future second-round pick is solid value for a depth forward and signals they're willing to move supporting pieces as the deadline approaches.

From a fantasy perspective, this move doesn't move the needle much on its own. McCarron has not been a consistent offensive contributor and is unlikely to suddenly see powerplay time or a top six role in Minnesota. In most standard fantasy leagues he can remain on the wire.

The bigger takeaway is simply that deadline activity is picking up. Moves like this often happen early in the week as teams adjust depth before potentially making larger trades later.

McCarron has five goals, seven assists, and zero powerplay points in 59 games played as a forward. He also has 86 shots on goal, 165 hits, and 60 blocked shots.

Golden Knights and Predators Trade

To the Vegas Golden Knights: Cole Smith

To the Nashville Predators: Christoffer Sedoff, third-round draft pick (2028) 

Fantasy Breakdown

Nashville followed up its earlier move by sending another depth forward to Vegas. Smith has spent the year playing a hardworking bottom six role for the Predators, contributing physical play and penalty killing minutes rather than scoring production. Vegas adds a reliable energy player who can help stabilize its lower lines as the team gears up for another playoff push.

For Nashville, the return once again focuses on future value, bringing in a draft pick and a defensive prospect. It's another sign that the Predators are willing to move depth pieces if they can collect assets in the process, while still maintaining the core of their roster.

Nashville is finally embracing their seller mode identity and bringing in draft picks and prospects to take their ball home and try again another day. They have needed to rebuild for a couple years, and these back-to-back trades might just show signs that they are raising the white flag and calling it an era. Who will be next to move from their roster?

From a fantasy standpoint, this trade also lands firmly in the “no immediate impact” category. Smith has not been a scoring option in Nashville and likely continues in a similar role with Vegas. Unless you are in extremely deep leagues that track hits or penalty kill specialists, this move won't create new fantasy value.

Smith has six goals, four assists, and zero powerplay points in 42 games played as a forward. He also has 51 shots on goal, 119 hits, and 12 blocked shots.

Canucks and Stars Trade

To the Vancouver Canucks: Second-round draft pick (2027), fourth-round draft pick (2029), Retain 50% of Myers' contract

To the Dallas Stars: Tyler Myers

Fantasy Breakdown

The biggest move of this group comes from Dallas, which adds veteran defensemen Myers from Vancouver. The Stars have been one of the stronger teams in the Western Conference this season, and this trade looks like a classic contender addition - bringing in a large, experienced defenseman to strengthen the blue line for the playoff push. Vancouver retaining half of the salary made the deal easier for Dallas to fit under the cap.

Myers has spent years playing significant minutes in Vancouver and brings a combination of size, reach, and defensive experience. His offensive production has been modest this season, but he still contributes in areas like blocked shots and physical play. For Dallas, he likely settles into a depth role on the second or third pairing while providing stability and veteran presence.

For Vancouver, this move appears to be about future assets. Turning a veteran defensemen into multiple draft picks allows the Canucks to add to their long-term pipeline while freeing up roster space for younger players. It's the type of deal rebuilding or retooling teams often make during deadline week.

From a fantasy perspective, Myers probably won't see a major offensive boost in Dallas, especially with established powerplay options already in place. However, a stronger overall team environment could help his +/- and keep his defensive category production steady in leagues that track blocks or hits. This trade is more meaningful from a real hockey standpoint than a fantasy one, but it still represents the most impactful move among this group of three deals.

Myers has one goal, seven assists, and zero powerplay points in 57 games played as a defensemen. He also has 71 shots on goal, 65 hits, and 91 blocked shots.