This is precisely the type of offseason that shows why it is so important for NHL clubs to limit no-trade handcuffs as much as possible.



The Nashville Predators are open to making changes. They have but one no-movement clause, owned by veteran goalie Pekka Rinne, on their entire roster.



It is in some ways the most impressive facet of what GM David Poile has built in Nashville over the years, aside from a yearly playoff contender, and now that roster flexibility may come in handy as he eyes ways to upgrade his team.



The reality is that Poile can basically trade anyone on his roster if he so chooses to. In the salary cap era, that is gold.



First, however, a word about the veteran GM’s mindset.



This was a disappointing season by the standards the Predators have set. A year ago, when Poile and I had this offseason chat, the strong message was that he believed in his roster and was giving them a vote of confidence by not touching it for the...