A trade with the Vegas Golden Knights has given the Nashville Predators an extra pick in the NHL Draft, coming in the fourth round at 122nd overall.
They traded the 55th overall pick to the Golden Knights for the 58th and 122nd overall picks.
They selected Chicoutimi Saguenéens defenseman Alex Huang with the pick.
The 6-foot, 170 pound defenseman scored 40 points in 64 games and logged just 16 penalty minutes with Chicoutimi this past season.
A lot of the defensemen we've seen the Predators pick have a more physical side, but Huang's stats show that he is more of a playmaker and gets involved in the scoring. This is some good depth brought to the Predators defensive pool.
He is from Rosemere, Quebec and is committed to Harvard University for the 2026-27 season.
Alex Huang réduit l'écart 💪 pic.twitter.com/Mv2hen3PYA
— Saguenéens (@SagueneensLHJMQ) October 19, 2024
The Predators opened up Saturday with a pair of picks in the second round. They selected Lincoln Stars defenseman Jacob Rombach with the 35th pick, and Brampton Steelheads goalie Jack Ivankovic with the 58th overall pick.
Nashville had three first round picks on Friday.
The selected Soo Greyhounds center Brady Martin with the fifth overall pick, Kitchener Rangers defenseman Cameron Reid with the 21st overall pick and Madison Capitols forward Ryker Lee with the 26th overall pick.
The Predators currently have three more picks left in the draft: 131st (fifth round), 163rd (fifth round) and 182nd (sixth round).