The Predators have reinstated winger Cole Smith from injured reserve, Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey reports. They’ve had a whopping three open roster spots since sending Zachary L’Heureux to the AHL last weekend, so no corresponding transaction is required. Smith has been tracking toward a return for several days now. Head coach Andrew Brunette labeled him as day-to-day … [Read more...] about Predators Activate Cole Smith From Injured Reserve
Nashville Predators Reassign Zachary L’Heureux
The Nashville Predators announced yesterday that the club has reassigned forward Zachary L’Heureux to its AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. L’Heureux was originally recalled from Milwaukee in early November, but suffered a lower-body injury before he could see any game action. The club announced a four-to-six week recovery timeline for L’Heureux on Nov. 8, which was just … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators Reassign Zachary L’Heureux
Oilers Working To Acquire Spencer Stastney
9:02 a.m.: The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly close to making a pair of significant trades today. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Oilers are working to acquire netminder Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins and defenseman Spencer Stastney from the Nashville Predators. Shortly thereafter, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun confirmed that Jarry is heading to … [Read more...] about Oilers Working To Acquire Spencer Stastney
Latest On Predators Trade Plans
The Boston Bruins are getting a huge boost tonight, as Conor Ryan of Boston.com shared that star forward David Pastrňák is returning versus St. Louis. It was speculated yesterday that he, as well as Charlie McAvoy, would come back at some point on the club’s road trip, and sure enough, Pastrňák slots back in on a line with Fraser Minten and Marat Khusnutdinov this evening. The … [Read more...] about Latest On Predators Trade Plans
Injury Notes: Hellebuyck, Ellis, Perbix
On today’s episode of Insider Trading, Darren Dreger of TSN discussed Connor Hellebuyck, saying that the Jets goaltender is nearing a return, as soon as next week. Dreger says the star wanted to return even sooner, but Winnipeg is making sure he is eased back in properly. Next Monday’s home game vs. Ottawa could be the focus. Hellebuyck underwent a minor arthroscophic knee … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Hellebuyck, Ellis, Perbix