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Trade Proposal Emerges Online Sending Juuse Saros to the Eastern Conference

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Graham Montgomery
February 20, 2024  (8:41 PM)
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Nashville Predators goaltender Jusse Saros preparing to make a save
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The Nashville Predators are in a unique position this year. The team was expected to begin a retool, but instead they have been competitive as they sit just two points out from a wild card spot. However, the team could still end up being sellers at the trade deadline. Now one trade proposal has emerged for their star goaltender.

Saros To The Devils Mock Trade Emerges Online

The trade would send Juuse Saros to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Devils prospect Alexander Holtz, a 1st round pick in 2024, and goaltender Vitek Vanecek.

The Devils get an elite goalie cost controlled for the next two years while the Preds get a 22 year old that will probably explode in a larger role (and away from Lindy Ruff) as well as a pick that will most likely be top 20.

Saros has not played to his normal standard this season. In 44 games for the Predators he has a 21-21-2 record, a .902 save percentage, and a 3.02 goals-against-average. Those numbers are a far cry from his career .917 save percentage and 2.63 goals-against. However, his price tag could still be more than what the Devils are offering in this trade. At this point Vanecek is more of a negative value asset and Holtz has not lived up to expectations for the Devils this season.

Meanwhile, Saros still has a reputation as one of the best goaltenders in the league despite his downturn this season. He is still more than capable of highlight reel stops and at 28 years old, he still has plenty of prime play left in him.

Regardless, it will certainly be an intriguing trade deadline to watch for Predators fans. Be sure to tune in on March 8th when Saros could be moved.

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