Stamkos and Marchessault rejected another team before joining the Predators

This offseason, the Nashville Predators made a huge splash by signing both Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault. However, a new report reveals they weren't the only team trying to land both players.

The Predators hit the jackpot by signing several big-name free agents, with Marchessault and Stamkos leaving the Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning for Nashville shortly after becoming available.

NHL insider Frank Seravalli has confirmed that the Anaheim Ducks also offered long-term contracts to both players. According to his sources, the Ducks presented bigger and more lucrative offers, but both players chose Nashville instead.

It seems that despite their strong offers, the Ducks' current situation and the high state income taxes in California may have influenced the decision. Meanwhile, the Predators significantly strengthened their roster at the Ducks' expense.

Source: The Hockey News'They Took the Bat off Their Shoulder, They Swung, and Even the Best Hitters Strike Out': Was Free Agency a Missed Opportunity for the Ducks or a Blessing in Disguise?

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