Player News

Player Update (Fri May 5, 2023) - Inks entry-level contract

Svechkov signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Nashville on Friday.

Player Update (Wed May 3, 2023) - Announces retirement

Borowiecki announced his retirement on his personal Instagram page Wednesday.

Player Update (Sun Apr 30, 2023) - Heads to AHL

Matier was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Sunday.

Player Update (Mon Apr 17, 2023) - Reporting to AHL

Tomasino was sent to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Apr 17, 2023) - Dropped to AHL

Stastney was moved to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Apr 17, 2023) - Heads to AHL

Jankowski was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Apr 17, 2023) - Joining AHL Milwaukee

McCarron was returned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Apr 17, 2023) - Going to minors

Sanford was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Apr 17, 2023) - Sent down

Sherwood was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Apr 17, 2023) - Sent to AHL

Evangelista was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

Player Update (Sun Apr 16, 2023) - Inks one-year deal

McCarron signed a one-year, $775,000 deal with the Predators on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Apr 16, 2023) - Re-signs with Predators

Sherwood signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Nashville on Sunday.

Player Update (Sat Apr 15, 2023) - Can't contain Colorado

Lankinen turned aside 30 of 34 shots in a 4-3 loss to Colorado on Friday.

Player Update (Sat Apr 15, 2023) - Provides goal in finale

Evangelista found the back of the net in a 4-3 loss to Colorado on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Hits waivers

Jankowski was waived Friday but still dressed against Colorado, according to CapFriendly.

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Lands on waivers

McCarron was in Friday's lineup against the Avalanche after being placed on waivers, CapFriendly reports.

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Lands on waivers

Sherwood was waived but still played Friday against Colorado, CapFriendly reports. He scored two goals in 16:06 of ice time.

Injury Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Won't play in season finale

Josi (upper body) won't be available for Friday's game against Colorado, per Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site.

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Guarding cage Friday

Lankinen will be stationed between the pipes at home against Colorado on Friday, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Injury Update (Thu Apr 13, 2023) - Remains out Thursday

Josi (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Wild, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Thu Apr 13, 2023) - Expected to face Wild

Saros will start at home against Minnesota on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Shuffles back to AHL

Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Returned to minors

Afanasyev was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Player Update (Tue Apr 11, 2023) - Back with big club

Gravel was called up from AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Mon Apr 10, 2023) - Back in action

Parssinen (upper body) is in Monday's lineup against Calgary, per the NHL's media site.

Injury Update (Mon Apr 10, 2023) - Out Monday

Josi (upper body) will not suit up Monday against the Flames, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Mon Apr 10, 2023) - Dropped to AHL

Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Apr 10, 2023) - Starting in Calgary

Saros will guard the road net Monday against Calgary, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 8, 2023) - Still out Saturday

Josi (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Jets, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Sat Apr 8, 2023) - Recalled from AHL

Gravel was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Apr 8, 2023) - Starting in Winnipeg

Saros will Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site versus the Jets on Saturday.

Player Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Gets first two NHL points

Stastney registered two assists in a 3-0 win over Carolina on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Snaps 18-game point slump

Jankowski scored a goal and registered an assist in Nashville's 3-0 victory over Carolina on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Nets second goal of 2022-23

McCarron found the back of the net in Nashville's 3-0 win over Carolina on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Posts 33-save shutout

Saros saved all 33 Hurricanes shots in a 3-0 victory over Carolina on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Contributes goal vs. Carolina

Fabbro tallied a goal in Nashville's 3-0 win over Carolina on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Reassigned to AHL Milwaukee

Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Injury Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Unlikely to play Thursday

Josi (upper body) will likely miss Thursday's game against Carolina, according to Nick Kieser of 102.5 The Game.

Player Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Starting versus Hurricanes

Saros will guard the home crease versus Carolina on Thursday, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Back in NHL

Sanford was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed Apr 5, 2023) - Heads back to minors

Leonard was sent to AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Player Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Makes 30 saves to beat Vegas

Lankinen kicked out 30 of 32 shots in a 3-2 overtime win over Vegas on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Stays hot Tuesday

Glass scored the overtime winner and registered an assist in Nashville's 3-2 victory over Vegas on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Makes 30 saves to beat Vegas

Lankinen kicked out 30 of 32 shots in a 3-2 win over Vegas on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Leads with three-point effort

Novak provided two goals and an assist in Nashville's 3-2 overtime victory over Vegas on Tuesday.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Won't play Tuesday

Josi (upper body) is set to miss Tuesday's game against the Golden Knights, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Tending twine Tuesday

Lankinen will guard the home goal Tuesday against Vegas.

Player Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Hits waivers

Leonard was placed on waivers Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Could miss time

Smith (upper body) is not considered close to returning to action according to general manager David Poile, Robby Stanley of 102.5 The Game reports Tuesday.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Not expected back soon

Parssinen (upper body) hasn't resumed skating according to GM David Poile, Robby Stanley of 102.5 The Game reports Tuesday.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Not ruled out Tuesday

Josi (upper body) reportedly has an "outside chance" of playing against the Knights on Tuesday according to general manager David Poile, Robby Stanley of 102.5 The Game reports.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Return not imminent

Lauzon (upper body) is one of a handful of players that general manager David Poile said wasn't close to getting back on the ice, Robby Stanley of 102.5 The Game reports Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Breaks up shutout bid

Foote scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Stars.

Injury Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Won't play Monday

Josi (upper body) is not in Monday's lineup against the Stars, per the NHL's media site.

Player Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Guarding cage Monday

Saros will get the starting nod in Dallas on Monday.

Injury Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Unavailable Monday

Lauzon (upper body) will not play Monday against Dallas, per the NHL's media site.

Injury Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Out Monday

Smith (upper body) will not play Monday against the Stars.

Injury Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Suffers undisclosed injury

Smith is dealing with an undisclosed injury sustained against the Blues on Saturday, John Glennon of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Recalled from AHL Milwaukee

Leonard was elevated from the minors Monday.

Player Update (Sun Apr 2, 2023) - Scores goal in Saturday rout

Trenin scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Blues.

Player Update (Sun Apr 2, 2023) - Scoring run continues

Tomasino scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Blues.

Player Update (Sun Apr 2, 2023) - Snags win No. 30

Saros stopped 21 shots in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Blues.

Player Update (Sun Apr 2, 2023) - Four-point eruption Saturday

Novak scored a goal and added three assists, two on the power play, in Saturday, 6-1 win over the Blues.

Player Update (Sun Apr 2, 2023) - Three points against Blues

Evangelista scored a goal and added two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 6-1 win over St. Louis.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Remains out

Josi (upper body) won't play Saturday versus St. Louis, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Tending twine Saturday

Saros will patrol the home crease Saturday against St. Louis.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Out Saturday

Lauzon (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against the Blues.

Player Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Recalled from AHL Milwaukee

Stastney was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Saturday.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Suffers injury Thursday

Lauzon (undisclosed) was injured in Thursday's game versus the Penguins, John Glennon of NHL.com reports.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Still out Thursday

Josi won't play Thursday versus the Penguins, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Starting in Pittsburgh

Saros will guard the road goal Thursday versus the Penguins, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Wed Mar 29, 2023) - Sharp in Tuesday's win

Saros made 35 saves in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Bruins.

Player Update (Wed Mar 29, 2023) - Two points against Boston

Glass picked up a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Bruins.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Starting in Boston

Saros will guard the road goal Tuesday against Boston, Joe Pohoryles of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Joining NHL roster

Gravel was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Called up from minors

McCarron was elevated from AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Traveling but won't play

Josi (upper body) will join the Predators for their two-game road trip but won't be in the lineup against Boston on Tuesday, Robby Stanley of 102.5 The Game reports.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Not making trip

Parssinen (upper body) will not be on Nashville's two-game road trip, Robby Stanley of 102.5 The Game reports Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon Mar 27, 2023) - Hits waivers

Gross was placed on waivers Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Extends point streak to four games

Barrie collected a goal and an assist in Nashville's 3-2 loss to Toronto on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Nets goal in loss to Toronto

Glass found the back of the net in a 3-2 loss to Toronto on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Comes up short against Toronto

Lankinen kicked out 31 of 34 shots in a 3-2 loss to Toronto on Sunday.

Injury Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Facing extended absence

Duchene (hand) is considered week-to-week after suffering an injury Sunday against Toronto, John Glennon of NHL.com reports.

Injury Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Unavailable Sunday

Josi (upper body) will not play Sunday against Toronto, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Starting versus Toronto

Lankinen will defend the home crease Sunday against Toronto.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Heating up down the stretch

Barrie notched a goal and an assist in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Kraken, giving him five points in his last five games.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Remains sidelined

Josi (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Kraken, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Starting against Seattle

Saros will patrol the home crease versus the Kraken on Saturday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Earns shootout victory

Saros stopped 27 of 28 shots through overtime in a 2-1 shootout win over Seattle on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Helps Predators defeat Kraken

Sherwood netted a goal in Nashville's 2-1 shootout win over Seattle on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Facing Kraken

Saros will defend the home crease against Seattle on Thursday, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Still day-to-day

Josi (upper body) remains day-to-day and won't be available versus Seattle on Thursday, John Glennon of NHL.com reports.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Still out of action

Parssinen (upper body) is progressing slowly and is still not ready to return, John Glennon of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Reaches 20-goal milestone

Duchene recorded two goals and an assist in Nashville's 7-3 victory over Buffalo on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Records two points in return

McDonagh (upper body) supplied a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 7-3 victory over Buffalo.

Player Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Picks up 27th victory

Saros stopped 28 of 31 shots in a 7-3 win over Buffalo on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Collects two points in victory

Novak had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 7-3 victory over Buffalo.

Player Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Gets two points Tuesday

Tomasino collected a goal and an assist in Nashville's 7-3 victory over Buffalo on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Steps up with four-point game

Evangelista provided two goals and two assists in Nashville's 7-3 victory over Buffalo on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Heads to AHL

Gravel was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Sent down

McCarron was returned to AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Ready to rock

McDonagh (upper body) will be back in the lineup Tuesday versus Buffalo, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Unavailable Tuesday

Josi (upper body) remains day-to-day and won't play Tuesday against Buffalo, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Leaves ice first Tuesday

Saros was the first goalie to exit the ice at Tuesday's game-day skate, Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report reports, indicating he'll be in goal on the road versus Buffalo.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Could return Tuesday

McDonagh (upper body) will be reevaluated prior to puck drop against the Sabres on Tuesday, Robby Stanley of 102.5 The Game reports.

Player Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Allows three goals in relief

Saros stopped 26 goals on 29 shots in Sunday's 7-0 loss to the Rangers.

Player Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Pulled in loss

Lankinen allowed four goals on five shots in Sunday's 7-0 loss to the Rangers.

Injury Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Not playing Sunday

McDonagh (upper body) will not play Sunday against the Rangers, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Draws start Sunday

Lankinen will be stationed between the pipes during Sunday's road tilt with the Rangers.

Player Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Up with Predators

Gross was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Sunday.

Injury Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Won't play Sunday

Josi (undisclosed) will be sidelined Sunday when the Predators take on the Rangers, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Leaves game after first period

Josi (undisclosed) left Saturday's game against Winnipeg after the first period and has not returned, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Unavailable Saturday

McDonagh (upper body) won't play Saturday against Winnipeg, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Starting Saturday

Saros will be between the home pipes versus Winnipeg on Saturday.

Player Update (Fri Mar 17, 2023) - Logs helper in loss

Tomasino picked up an assist in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Blackhawks.

Player Update (Fri Mar 17, 2023) - Sent to AHL

Kemell was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 16, 2023) - Scores late in loss

Josi scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Blackhawks.

Player Update (Thu Mar 16, 2023) - Falls to Chicago

Saros allowed two goals on 21 shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Blackhawks.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 16, 2023) - Still day-to-day

McDonagh (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Blackhawks, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 16, 2023) - Facing Blackhawks

Saros will defend the home crease versus the Blackhawks on Thursday, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 16, 2023) - Recalled from AHL

McCarron was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed Mar 15, 2023) - Grabs first point with Nashville

Foote picked up an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Wed Mar 15, 2023) - Scores again Tuesday

Novak tallied a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Steals a win Tuesday

Saros stopped 28 of 29 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Goal and assist in victory

Sherwood picked up a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Sitting out Tuesday

McDonagh (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Red Wings.

Player Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Up with big club

Gravel was called up from AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Returns to AHL

McCarron was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Remains out

Parssinen (upper body) is still day-to-day and won't play Tuesday against Detroit, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Expected to return

According to coach John Hynes, there's "a good chance" Evangelista (upper body) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus Detroit, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Tending twine Tuesday

Saros will defend the home net against Detroit on Tuesday, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Mon Mar 13, 2023) - Inks one-year extension

Jankowski signed a one-year contract extension with Nashville on Monday worth $775,000.

Player Update (Sun Mar 12, 2023) - Draws start Sunday

Saros will face the Ducks in Anaheim on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Mar 12, 2023) - Back in action

Asplund (illness) will not play Sunday against Anaheim, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Injury Update (Sun Mar 12, 2023) - Not playing Sunday

Evangelista (upper body) is considered day-to-day and will not play Sunday against Anaheim.

Player Update (Sat Mar 11, 2023) - Returning Saturday

Jankowski (illness) will play Saturday versus the Kings, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 11, 2023) - Not playing Saturday

Asplund (illness) won't play Saturday versus the Kings.

Player Update (Sat Mar 11, 2023) - Facing Kings

Lankinen will guard the road goal versus the Kings on Saturday, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Fri Mar 10, 2023) - Back in AHL

Leonard was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Unavailable Thursday

Jankowski (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Coyotes.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Guarding goal Thursday

Saros will be in the road crease in Arizona on Thursday, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - In action against Yotes

Tomasino (upper body) will be in the lineup versus Arizona on Thursday, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Wed Mar 8, 2023) - Traded to Nashville

Angello was acquired by Nashville from St. Louis on Wednesday in exchange for future considerations.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Sets up equalizer

Barrie notched an assist, five shots on goal and two PIM in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canucks.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Tallies again Monday

Sissons scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canucks.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Falls in shootout

Saros stopped 26 of 29 shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canucks.