The Nashville Predators flamed out in the first round of the playoffs, and now they've moved a veteran defenseman, potentially clearing plenty of salary cap space. After a solid run into the playoffs, the Nashville Predators have been rumoured to make some huge moves this summer, including interest in Toronto's Mitch Marner. Their first move of the off-season wasn't a blockbuster, but it was an interesting move, as they have now sent veteran Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay in exchange for two draft picks. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/PredsNHL/status/1792963724850159823'> </a></blockquote></div> In exchange for McDonagh and a fourth-round pick, the Predators will land a second-round pick next year, as well as a pick in the seventh-round of the 2024 NHL Draft. <q>TRADE ALERT: #GoBolts acquire Ryan McDonagh and a 2024 4th round pick (EDM) from #Preds for a 2025 2nd round pick and 2024 7th.</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/PuckReportNHL/status/1792964166317420697'> </a></blockquote></div> McDonagh was more than solid for Nashville in 2023-24, tallying 32 points while leading them into the playoffs, and with the hope of one more Stanley Cup run, it appears Tampa Bay are loading up on veterans once more.