The Predators have recalled left-winger Zachary L’Heureux from AHL Milwaukee, according to a team announcement. The team has an open roster spot with captain Roman Josi on injured reserve, so no corresponding transaction is necessary. L’Heureux, 22, is in contention to make his season debut tonight against the Wild after being an unexpected cut from Nashville’s training camp. … [Read more...] about Predators Recall Zachary L’Heureux
Canucks Believed To Have Inquired About Steven Stamkos
The Canucks have long been searching for extra help down the middle, a need amplified by the latest injury to Filip Chytil. To that end, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK and The Athletic recently reported (audio link) that he has been told that Vancouver has kicked the tires on Predators forward Steven Stamkos as they continue to cast a wide net in their search for a center. Stamkos was … [Read more...] about Canucks Believed To Have Inquired About Steven Stamkos
Cole Smith Out Three-To-Six Weeks With Upper-Body Injury
The Nashville Predators announced today that forward Cole Smith has suffered an upper-body injury and will be out with a three-to-six week recovery timeline. The Predators also announced that captain Roman Josi, who remains out on a week-to-week timeline with his own upper-body injury, has been placed on injured reserve. Smith was limited to just 1:55 time-on-ice during the … [Read more...] about Cole Smith Out Three-To-Six Weeks With Upper-Body Injury
Steven Stamkos Fueling Speculation Amidst Slow Start
In an episode of the DMase, Vingan, & Daunic Podcast covering the Nashville Predators earlier this week, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet raised an intriguing situation. The insider voiced concerns with Steven Stamkos, wondering if at some point, he and the club could explore their options if things do not improve. While it is easy to pile on with criticism of GM Barry Trotz … [Read more...] about Steven Stamkos Fueling Speculation Amidst Slow Start
Roman Josi Out Week-To-Week
The Predators will be without their captain and top defenseman for a little while. Team reporter Brooks Bratten relays (Twitter link) that Roman Josi is listed as out week-to-week with an upper-body injury. He further clarified that this is not related to his diagnosis of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome earlier this year. The 35-year-old was off to a solid start to … [Read more...] about Roman Josi Out Week-To-Week