In recent weeks, general manager Barry Trotz suggested he would begin selling off assets to build for the future of the Nashville Predators. But on Friday at the NHL trade deadline, the Predators were quiet — they made only one move,

The Nashville Predators did not enter the season expecting to be sellers at the NHL trade deadline. Fortunately for general manager Barry Trotz, however, it was a seller's market.

The Nashville Predators sold off two more assets, defenseman Luke Schenn and forward Tommy Novak, and acquired another draft pick.

GM Barry Trotz says his deal with Pittsburgh began as a swap for Tommy Novak and Michael Bunting then increased to include Luke Schenn, draft pick.