The Nashville Predators made the biggest moves in last summer's free-agent market, signing Steven Stamkos, Brady Skjei and Jonathan Marchessault. However, those acquisitions failed to improve the Predators [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/nashville-predators] as they finished 28th overall this season. Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli believes [https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/nhl-trade-targets-board-frank-seravalli-2025-offseason-jj-peterka-rasmus-andersson-erik-karlsson-morgan-rielly] Marchessault might welcome a trade after a disappointing season in which his production slipped from 42 goals with the Vegas Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights] last season to 21 with the Predators. The 34-year-old right winger has four years left on his contract [https://puckpedia.com/player/jonathan-marchessault] with an average anuual value of $5.5 million and a 15-team no-trade list. Marc Dumont of Montreal Hockey Now cited [https://montrealhockeynow.com/2025/05/28/montreal-canadiens-trade-rumours-predators-forward-jonathan-marchessault/] Seravalli speculating the Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens] might be a destination for Marchessault. The Habs were in the running for the Quebec-born winger, but they offered up a three-year contract while he sought five. The Canadiens' needs have changed since last summer. Dumont doubts the Canadiens remain interested in the 5-foot-9, 185-pound Marchessault, citing management's stated intent to seek elite talent with size. On the French-speaking La Poche Bleue podcast, Marchessault said he’s very happy in Nashville [https://www.habsolumentfan.com/canadiens/jonathan-marchessault-reagit-aux-rumeurs-disant-qu-il-aimerait-etre-echange-a-montreal] and the decision he made a year ago, but he said Montreal holds a special place in his heart. New Jersey Hockey Now's James Nichols noted [https://newjerseyhockeynow.com/2025/05/29/new-jersey-devils-trade-news-missed-free-agent-suddenly-available-jonathan-marchessault/] the Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils] also pursued Marchessault before signing with the Predators. He wondered if they might revisit their interest this summer. Vegas Hockey Now's Hannah Kirkell pondered a possible reunion [https://vegashockeynow.com/2025/05/28/former-golden-knight-original-misfit-marchessault-open-to-trade/] between Marchessault and the Golden Knights. She noted that his contract was an issue before he hit the UFA market, with Vegas offering a four-year deal while he insisted on five. Kirkell suggested the Predators could retain part of Marchessault's salary in a trade. She pointed out that they want to get younger, and the Golden Knights lack the suitable trade assets to address that need. Joel Armia and Jonathan Marchessault (David Kirouac-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/7cd0f5fc-3a1c-44ef-93a1-da9f154fedf3.jpeg] Joel Armia and Jonathan Marchessault (David Kirouac-Imagn Images) Meanwhile, the New York Rangers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers] could part ways with K'Andre Miller. The 25-year-old defenseman is an RFA with arbitration rights this summer. His struggles this season contributed to the Rangers missing the playoffs. Remy Mastey cited [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers/latest-news/rangers-are-reportedly-testing-the-trade-market-on-k-andre-miller] Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reporting the Rangers are testing the trade market on Miller. Friedman said it's not guaranteed that the blueliner will be traded, but they want to see what his value looks like. This is a continuation of Rangers GM Chris Drury's efforts to retool his roster. He was among the busiest GMs in the trade market during the regular season. Friedman's report confirms he intends to continue the process in the off-season. Get the latest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] and by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com.
