The Vancouver Canucks have traded defenseman Mark Friedman to the Nashville Predators in exchange for future considerations. Friedman, 29, had a tough season, appearing in just five games for the Canucks this year, posting no points, six hits, and a minus-4 rating. He had a marginally better performance last season with one assist and a plus-4 rating in 23 games.

Friedman has spent most of this season in the AHL with the Abbotsford Canucks, where he tallied one goal and six points in 20 games. With this trade, the Predators add depth to their right side on defense, looking to bolster their roster for the remainder of the season. Friedman was originally drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2014, and this move marks a new chapter in his career.