The NHL Alumni Association announced this afternoon that former NHL player Tomáš Klouček died Sunday in a skiing accident. He was 45 years old. A Czechia native, Klouček spent his junior days in his hometown of Prague. He generated enough buzz there to get selected by the Rangers in the fifth round of the 1998 draft. He immediately made the jump to North America, playing a year … [Read more...] about Tomáš Klouček Passes Away
Predators Activate Zachary L’Heureux From IR
The Nashville Predators received some more good news on the injury front as rookie forward Zachary L’Heureux has been activated from injured reserve, per reporter Nick Kieser of 102.5 The Game. The 21-year-old is set to return ahead of tonight’s game against the Kings after a 12-game absence with an upper-body injury. He was originally injured prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off … [Read more...] about Predators Activate Zachary L’Heureux From IR
Predators Activate Michael Bunting From IR
The Predators are slated to get one of their top returns from the trade deadline in the lineup, as winger Michael Bunting has been removed from IR and is a game-time decision for tonight’s game in Anaheim, according to reporter Nick Kieser of 102.5 The Game. The Preds acquired Bunting and a fourth-round pick from the Penguins in exchange for forward Tommy Novak and defenseman … [Read more...] about Predators Activate Michael Bunting From IR
Predators Recall Jake Lucchini And Spencer Stastney, Place Roman Josi On IR
On top of scratching pending UFA winger Gustav Nyquist for today’s game with a potential trade on the way, the Predators have made three other roster moves as well. Nick Kieser of 102.5 The Game relays (Twitter link) that Nashville has recalled winger Jake Lucchini and defenseman Spencer Stastney from AHL Milwaukee. To make room on the roster, blueliner Roman Josi was placed … [Read more...] about Predators Recall Jake Lucchini And Spencer Stastney, Place Roman Josi On IR
Predators Recall Ozzy Wiesblatt
The Predators have recalled winger Ozzy Wiesblatt from AHL Milwaukee, Nick Kieser of 102.5 The Game reports. No corresponding transaction is necessary since Nashville opened a roster spot in last night’s trade with the Penguins. Wiesblatt, 22, earns his third recall of the season after a torrid stretch of play in the minors. The Sharks 2020 first-rounder has 2-5–7 in his last … [Read more...] about Predators Recall Ozzy Wiesblatt