- Center Cody Hodgson has inked a second PTO deal with the Predators’ AHL affiliate, per the AHL’s transactions log. Hodgson was forced into early retirement following the 2015-16 season due to malignant hyperthermia but has recovered well enough to attempt a comeback which started in January. So far, the 34-year-old has done quite well in limited action, notching six goals and two assists in 12 games. This second PTO is a 25-game one which would easily take Hodgson through the rest of the season.