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          Trade Grades: Predators come out ahead in Subban-Weber swap

          By adding P.K. Subban to a blue line that already includes Roman Josi, Mattias Ekholm and Ryan Ellis, the Predators have a defensive group built for the new NHL. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
          • Craig Custance, ESPN Senior WriterJun 29, 2016, 10:01 PM
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            • Wrote for Atlanta Journal-Constitution
            • Wrote for The Sporting News
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          The deal

          Nashville Predators get: Defenseman P.K. Subban

          Montreal Canadiens get: Defenseman Shea Weber

          Canadiens: