The Nashville Predators have had a lot of success with Shea Weber as their franchise cornerstone. However, the time has come for the Predators to trade him.

Shea Weber spent 11 seasons with the Nashville Predators. Once his contract is up in 2026, he could have a post-playing career with Nashville.

For example, if Weber were to retire in 2022, then the Predators' cap would be charged around $6.1 million for four years. If he retires in 2025, then they'd have the entire $24,571,428 to deal with.

DENVER, CO - MARCH 05: Shea Weber #6 of the Nashville Predators awaits a face off against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center on March 5, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.

Predators had a lot of problems when Shea Weber wasn't on the ice this past season. (Getty Images) No matter what happens with Shea Weber over the next seven days, the Nashville Predators are ...

The Predators would either match the offer and keep Weber in Nashville or decline and take four first-round draft picks from the Flyers. Pretty cut and dry, and one had to assume Weber would have ...

The Nashville Predators have made a decision and will match the offer sheet that Shea Weber signed with the Philadelphia Flyers, meaning Weber will remain with the Preds for the next 14 seasons.

Shea Weber was traded to the Canadiens last June, but as the former Predators captain returns to Nashville to face his old team, he remains beloved by the many fans he helped in Music City.

(AP) NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The NHL has fined Nashville defenseman Shea Weber $2,500 for slamming Detroit forward Henrik Zetterberg's head against the glass at the end of Game 1 and warned the captain ...

NASHVILLE (CBS/AP) -- The San Jose Sharks' long and disappointing road trip got worse, thanks in large part to the work of Nashville Predators captain Shea Weber. Shea Weber scored two goals, and ...