Predators Jonathan Marchessault

Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault is escorted to the penalty box after a fight in the second period of a game vs. Seattle this past season at Bridgestone Arena. 

 Photo: Casey Gower

Predators General Manager Barry Trotz said Tuesday there’s no substance to speculation the team is looking to trade veteran forward Jonathan Marchessault.

Appearing at a pre-draft media availability, Trotz said he had just minutes earlier spoken to Marchessault’s agent, Pat Brisson, making sure all was good between the team and player.