In a surprising move, the Philadelphia Flyers have traded forward Wade Allison to the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Denis Gurianov. The trade was announced by Flyers General Manager Daniel Briere.

Denis Gurianov, a 26-year-old native of Tolyatti, Russia, has had a productive season split between Nashville and the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL. In 14 games with the Predators, Gurianov recorded two points, while he notched an impressive 30 points in 27 contests with Milwaukee. He showcased his offensive prowess by scoring 12 goals and providing 18 assists for the Admirals.

The 6-foot-3, 205-pound left-shot forward has accumulated 113 points in his NHL career, playing for Dallas, Montreal, and now Nashville. Additionally, he has contributed 17 points in 32 Stanley Cup Playoff games. Gurianov's career began when he was selected by the Dallas Stars as the 12th overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft.

Wade Allison, the 26-year-old forward who was drafted by the Flyers in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft, leaves Philadelphia after three seasons with the team. Throughout his time with the Flyers, Allison played in 75 NHL games and collected 22 points. In the AHL, he recorded 43 points in 84 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

This trade not only brings a change of scenery for Allison but also adds offensive firepower to the Flyers' lineup with the acquisition of Gurianov. Both players will look to make an impact with their new teams as they continue their professional hockey journeys.

The Flyers and Predators have made an interesting trade, and both organizations will be keeping a close eye on the performances of Gurianov and Allison in the upcoming seasons.