Nashville Predators GM has confirmed that C Travis Zajac and LW Sven Bartschi have been traded to theNew Jersey Devil in exchange for C Patrice Bergeron and LW Jeremy Morin.
After confirmation, Preds GM had this to say "We have been looking at 2 Centres all season and have been actively pursuing both. When one of our targets got moved earlier this season, I started focusing on Patrice. Earlier this season when it appeared we had no shot at either Bergeron or our other target for a number one centre, we took a run at Travis Zajac. We were very pleased to acquire Travis but as he began to become tied for our team worst -1, we decided he was not the answer.
When the Devils GM approached me about Bartschi, i thought it was do or die on a deal for Patrice.
Im very happy with the result."
The Preds also keep the cupboard relatively full with bringing on Morin. "hes flashy kid with size and speed. Hes got a decent shot too. Hes a righty playing on th left side so we have some options there with developing Jeremy. Also, getting a chance to play with Nail wont hurt".
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