Shortly before their game against the Detroit Red Wings, the Nashville Predators announced that defenseman Ryan McDonagh will sit out of the game due to an upper-body injury. This announcement from Nashville likely corresponds to the recall of defenseman Kevin Gravel earlier this afternoon. In 57 games so far this year, Ryan McDonagh has scored one goal and 14 assists and is … [Read more...] about Ryan McDonagh To Sit Out For Predators
Predators Recall Kevin Gravel; Michael McCarron Sent To AHL
According to a press release from the Nashville Predators, the team has recalled defenseman Kevin Gravel, and Michael McCarron has been sent to their AHL affiliate Milwaukee Admirals. Playing in his first season within the Predators organization, Gravel has suited up for 14 games in the NHL this season, notching one assist in just over 13 minutes of average ice time. Playing … [Read more...] about Predators Recall Kevin Gravel; Michael McCarron Sent To AHL
Nashville Predators Sign Mark Jankowski
The Nashville Predators announced they have signed Mark Jankowski to a contract extension. The team also said it is a one-year contract with a cap hit of $775K which is a slight raise on the $750K he earns this season. Of note, the minimum salary for NHL players rises from $750K to $775K next season, so Jankowski effectively remains on a minimum contract. The 28-year-old is in … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators Sign Mark Jankowski
Predators Recall Egor Afanasyev
The Nashville Predators have announced they have recalled Egor Afanasyev from the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL. The Russian winger is playing in his second season with the Admirals and has 13 goals and 26 points in 55 games this season. He had 12 goals and 33 points in 74 games as an AHL rookie last season. Afanasyev was a second-round pick of the Predators in the 2019 NHL … [Read more...] about Predators Recall Egor Afanasyev
Nashville Predators Reassign John Leonard
The Nashville Predators have reassigned forward John Leonard to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. The brother of top 2023 NHL Draft prospect Ryan Leonard, John has been playing in Nashville since February 2nd, when he made his season debut in a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers. Leonard scored his first goal of the year in that game, and finishes with just that … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators Reassign John Leonard