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Tanner Jeannot was as soon as believed to be part of the long run for the Nashville Predators after his robust marketing campaign final season, however that’s not the case.
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced that they’re buying the 25-year-old left winger in trade for defenseman Cal Foote and 5 future draft picks.
Jeannot, who accounted for twenty-four objectives, 17 assists and 130 penalty minutes in 81 video games final season, has suffered a big regression this yr. He is recorded simply 5 objectives and 9 assists in his 56 appearances.
The substantial haul that Nashville obtained is spectacular contemplating it shipped away a participant who’s struggling, however the deal got here as a shock to many across the league. Hockey insider Frank Seravalli reported after the commerce was introduced that “a number of NHL GMs are shocked by the return. Like jaws on the ground.”
Jeannot is ready to turn into a restricted free agent after this season, so it is essential that he places forth a robust displaying for Tampa Bay. At 37-18-4, the Lightning sit in third place within the Atlantic Division. Jeannot may have the prospect to contribute to a crew that has aspirations of constructing a deep postseason run after shedding within the Stanley Cup Last to the Colorado Avalanche final season.
Jeannot may have a while to get used to his new environment earlier than the Lightning return to the ice Tuesday at house for a matchup in opposition to the Florida Panthers (29-26-6).
