In Gudbranson, the Predators get a solid, stay-at-home defenseman for the right side of their defense, where Ryan Ellis just returned to the lineup but Dante Fabbro recently went down to injury. Gudbranson will help Nashville as they try to make the playoffs in the Central Division.

For Ottawa, dealing Gudbranson was not an easy decision because of his leadership and overall intangibles. They did not receive a lot in return, but Gudbranson is an unrestricted free agent this off-season, and he may choose to return to Ottawa at that time. Stay tuned!

Gudbranson brings a lot to a hockey team, but he does not bring much to a fantasy hockey team. Therefore, he can continue to be ignored. Fortunato is merely an AHL defenseman. He has no fantasy value.