Predators' GM Trotz Provides Contract Update on Carrier

Despite all of the moves the Nashville Predators made on deadline day and the day prior, what many were waiting for is to see if Alexandre Carrier would be moved or stay with the team, potentially signing a contract extension.

While Barry Trotz decided to keep the defenseman for the remainder of the season, he gave a big contract update.

"We're still talking. We're not there yet. But at the same time, both sides have got to come together. That was part of the unique situation. We had so many free agents where I had to decide, okay, I want to get something, but I want to keep the team and keep it strong. I want to do certain things that can make us better. And I didn't feel it [with Carrier]. That was the price of doing business, if you will, of keeping the team strong, giving you a really good piece there. And we're going to work together to see if we can get something that makes both sides happy."

After not dealing Carrier to another contender, there are just two options with him left. Trotz is clearly trying to work on an extension with him, so we will call that option one. I think it may be the more likely scenario since he wasn't traded as there will be more incentive to sign him rather than let him walk in free agency.