Lightning Aquire D Ryan McDonagh from Predators

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that they have acquired defenseman Ryan McDonagh and the Edmonton Oilers’ fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft from the Nashville Predators, in exchange for the Lightning's second-round pick in 2025 and its seventh-round pick in 2024.

McDonagh, a fan favorite in Tampa, was a Stanley Cup Champion with the Lightning in 2020 and 2021 and tallied one goal and 13 points during those playoff runs. 

He played in 74 games with the Predators last season, recording three goals and 32 points to rank second among Nashville defensemen. McDonagh led the Predators with a plus-19 rating and ranked second among all Nashville skaters in blocked shots (139) and average time on ice (21:47) in 2023-24.