GM Barry Trotz says his deal with Pittsburgh began as a swap for Tommy Novak and Michael Bunting then increased to include Luke Schenn, draft pick.

The Nashville Predators were quiet on deadline day. GM Barry Trotz explained his decisions and addressed the Penguins flipping Luke Schenn.

The Nashville Predators did not enter the season expecting to be sellers at the NHL trade deadline. Fortunately for general manager Barry Trotz, however, it was a seller's market.