Deadspin | Lightning acquire D Ryan McDonagh from Predators

The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired defenseman Ryan McDonagh and a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday for a seventh-round selection in 2024 and a second-round pick in 2025. The trade represents a return to Tampa Bay for McDonagh, who spent parts of five seasons with the Lightning before being traded to the Predators on July 3, 2022, in exchange for defenseman Philippe Myers and forward Grant Mismash.