How did trading Cole Smith, Michael McCarron help Predators? What we know

Predators' GM Barry Trotz made his first two moves of the trade deadline. Here's how trading Michael McCarron and Cole Smith helps in the long run.
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Wild Trade Valuable Draft Pick For Tall Fourth-Line Center

The Minnesota Wild have made their first trade in the week of the deadline! Boy, we hope it's someone cool and good and truly makes a massive impact on the team and the Wild didn't give up too much -- but we also understand if it was needed to give up a bunch of assets

Predators overcome early deficit, but fall 6-5 in overtime to Wild

The Nashville Predators lost 6-5 in overtime to the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena on Feb. 4. Jared Spurgeon scored the game-winning goal for Minnesota with 46 seconds left in overtime.

Minnesota Wild acquire center Michael McCarron in trade with Nashville Predators

While McCarron is a rental pickup on an expiring contract with a salary of $900,000, Minnesota has been linked to New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck, who is signed for three more seasons after this one at $5.625 million.