The Predators have acquired Mark Friedman, a journeyman defenseman with 93 NHL games over 7 years, from Vancouver for future considerations. 5-foot-11, 185 pound, 29-year-old RHD, was once a third round pick by the Flyers. Born on Christmas Day. This is an AHL add only.

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin has been a busy man of late, completing his third trade in the last several days - this one with the Predators.

The 5-foot-11 Friedman is a depth defender who offers the Predators a veteran presence as an AHL journeyman. Despite his smaller stature, Friedman is not afraid to mix things up physically, either. Friedman has spent parts of each of the last two seasons with the Canucks,

The Vancouver Canucks do like their Friday trades, making another move today. The team has shipped defenseman Mark Friedman to the Nashville Predators in return for future considerations. Many fans and pundits believe that Vancouver is making room for a bigger transaction later on ahead of the March 7 deadline.

Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has acquired defenseman Mark Friedman from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for future considerations. Friedman, 29 (12/25/95),