Lightning acquire D Ryan McDonagh from Predators

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The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired defenseman Ryan McDonagh and a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday for a seventh-round selection in 2024 and a second-round pick in 2025.

The trade represents a return to Tampa Bay for McDonagh, who spent parts of five seasons with the Lightning before being traded to the Predators on July 3, 2022, in ex