Player News

Player Update (Thu Nov 30, 2023) - Set to face Wild

Saros is expected to start in Thursday's home game against Minnesota, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Tue Nov 28, 2023) - Wins fourth straight

Saros stopped 29 of 31 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.

Player Update (Tue Nov 28, 2023) - Sent down

Stastney was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday, according to Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now.

Player Update (Tue Nov 28, 2023) - First off Tuesday

Saros was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now reports, indicating he will start Tuesday's home matchup versus Pittsburgh.

Player Update (Sun Nov 26, 2023) - Nets opening goal Sunday

Trenin scored a goal on two shots and added five hits in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Jets.

Player Update (Sun Nov 26, 2023) - Holds on for win

Saros gave up two goals on 34 shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Jets.

Player Update (Sun Nov 26, 2023) - Available to return

Schenn (lower body) will be an option to return to the lineup Sunday against Winnipeg, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Fri Nov 24, 2023) - Biggest night of career

Sherwood had a goal and two assists in a 8-3 win over the Blues on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Nov 24, 2023) - Nineteen points in last dozen games

Forsberg scored twice and had an assist in Friday's 8-3 win over the Blues.

Player Update (Fri Nov 24, 2023) - Third straight win

Lankinen made 36 saves in an 8-3 win over St. Louis on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Nov 24, 2023) - Big three-point effort carries win

Evangelista scored twice and had an assist in a 8-3 victory over the Blues on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Nov 24, 2023) - Expected to start Friday

Lankinen will guard the road goal Friday versus St. Louis.

Player Update (Wed Nov 22, 2023) - In goal versus Flames

Saros will start at home versus the Flames on Wednesday.

Player Update (Wed Nov 22, 2023) - Good to play Wednesday

McDonagh (lower body) is expected to play Wednesday versus Calgary, per Ann Kimmel of The Hockey News.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 21, 2023) - Lands on IR

Glass (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon Nov 20, 2023) - Late rally snaps losing streak

Saros allowed three goals on 28 shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Avalanche.

Player Update (Mon Nov 20, 2023) - Healthy scratch Monday

Evangelista will be a healthy scratch Monday against Colorado, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 20, 2023) - Skates Monday

Schenn (lower body) isn't ready to return to the lineup yet despite taking part in Nashville's morning skate Monday. Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 20, 2023) - Ruled out versus Avs

McDonagh (lower body) will not be in action versus Colorado on Monday, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Mon Nov 20, 2023) - Facing Avalanche

Saros will protect the home net Monday against Colorado, according to Max Herz of the Predators' Radio Network.

Player Update (Sat Nov 18, 2023) - Beats former club Saturday

Lankinen made 29 saves in Saturday's 4-2 win over Chicago.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 18, 2023) - Won't play Saturday

McDonagh (lower body) won't play Saturday against Chicago, per Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site.

Player Update (Sat Nov 18, 2023) - Facing Blackhawks

Lankinen will be between the home pipes versus Chicago on Saturday, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Thu Nov 16, 2023) - Heads back to AHL

Del Gaizo was sent to AHL Milwaukee on Thursday.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 15, 2023) - Dealing with injury

Askarov (undisclosed) was recently hurt while playing for AHL Milwaukee, general manager Barry Trotz told Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now on Wednesday.

Player Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Leaves ice first Tuesday

Saros was the first goalie off the ice Tuesday, Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now reports, indicating he'll guard the cage at home against the Ducks.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Still unavailable

McDonagh (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Anaheim, according to Robby Stanley of 102.5 The Game.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Facing 4-to-6-week absence

Novak is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks due to an upper-body injury and was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Recalled from minors

Stastney was promoted from AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Player Update (Sun Nov 12, 2023) - Strong rookie season continues

Evangelista registered an assist on three shots in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Coyotes.

Player Update (Sun Nov 12, 2023) - Continues to shine

Novak provided two assists -- including a power-play helper -- in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Coyotes.

Player Update (Sat Nov 11, 2023) - Removed from IR

Glass (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 11, 2023) - Remains day-to-day

McDonagh (lower body) is not expected to play in Saturday's contest against Arizona, per Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 11, 2023) - Game-time call Saturday

Glass (lower body) practiced in full Saturday and will be a game-time decision against the Coyotes, Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Thu Nov 9, 2023) - Unavailable vs. Winnipeg

McDonagh (lower body) will miss Thursday's game against Winnipeg, per Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site.

Injury Update (Thu Nov 9, 2023) - Not close to return

Per Predators' insider Alex Daugherty, Nashville coach Andrew Brunette said Thursday that Schenn (lower body) is still "a ways away" from returning to action.

Injury Update (Thu Nov 9, 2023) - Getting close to return

Coach Andrew Brunette stated Thursday that Glass (lower body) was "getting really close" to returning to the lineup, according to Predators' insider Alex Daugherty.

Injury Update (Thu Nov 9, 2023) - Not close to return

Per Predators' insider Alex Daugherty, Nashville coach Andrew Brunette said Thursday that Schenn is still "a ways away" from returning to action.

Injury Update (Thu Nov 9, 2023) - May play Thursday

McDonagh (lower body) could return to the lineup as early as Thursday versus Winnipeg, Predators' insider Alex Daugherty reports.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 7, 2023) - Still sidelined Tuesday

McDonagh (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Flames, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Tue Nov 7, 2023) - First off Tuesday

Saros was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Aaron Vickers of NHL.com, indicating he will guard the road net Tuesday against Calgary.

Player Update (Sat Nov 4, 2023) - Fifth career hat trick Saturday

O'Reilly scored three goals, including the game-winner on the power play, and added an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 4, 2023) - Won't play Saturday

McDonagh (lower body) won't play Saturday against Edmonton.

Player Update (Sat Nov 4, 2023) - Not starting after all

Saros won't start Saturday's road game against Edmonton.

Player Update (Sat Nov 4, 2023) - Surprise starter Saturday

Although the Predators initially announced Juuse Saros as their starting goaltender, Lankinen will instead start on the road against Edmonton on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Nov 4, 2023) - Set to face Oilers

Saros is expected to guard the road crease versus Edmonton on Saturday.

Player Update (Thu Nov 2, 2023) - Expected to start Thursday

Saros will guard the road crease in Thursday's game against Seattle.

Player Update (Wed Nov 1, 2023) - Struggles versus Canucks

Lankinen allowed four goals on 26 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Player Update (Tue Oct 31, 2023) - Making first start of season

Lankinen will patrol the road crease during Tuesday's matchup with Vancouver, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Tue Oct 31, 2023) - Records five shots with Admirals

Afanasyev (undisclosed) registered five shots in AHL Milwaukee's 2-1 overtime win against Iowa on Saturday.

Player Update (Mon Oct 30, 2023) - Brought up from AHL

Del Gaizo was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

Injury Update (Mon Oct 30, 2023) - Moves to IR

Glass (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, according to Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now.

Player Update (Sun Oct 29, 2023) - Returns to lineup Saturday

Tomasino returned from a three-game stint as a healthy scratch in Saturday's 3-2 overtime against the Maple Leafs.

Player Update (Sat Oct 28, 2023) - Power play producer

O'Reilly scored two goals Saturday in a 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

Injury Update (Sat Oct 28, 2023) - Unavailable Saturday

Glass (lower body) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Toronto, per Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site.

Player Update (Fri Oct 27, 2023) - Slated to start Saturday

Saros is expected to play between the pipes at home versus Toronto on Saturday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Player Update (Tue Oct 24, 2023) - Taking on Canucks

Saros will guard the home goal Tuesday versus the Canucks.

Player Update (Sun Oct 22, 2023) - Two power-play helpers Saturday

Nyquist notched a pair of assists on the power play in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Player Update (Sun Oct 22, 2023) - Helpers keep coming

Barrie notched a second-period assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Player Update (Sun Oct 22, 2023) - Back on scoresheet

Fabbro delivered an assist and three blocked shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Earns 31-save victory

Saros kicked out 31 of 32 shots in a 5-1 win over San Jose on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Gets two points Saturday

Sherwood provided a goal and an assist in Nashville's 5-1 win over San Jose on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Already has four goals this season

Novak netted two goals in a 5-1 win over San Jose on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Heating up offensively

Evangelista collected a goal and an assist in Nashville's 5-1 win over San Jose on Saturday.

Injury Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Moved to IR

Schenn (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, according to CapFriendly.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Claimed by Nashville

The Predators claimed Foudy off waivers from Columbus on Saturday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Back in goal Saturday

Saros will guard the home net Saturday against the Sharks, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Fri Oct 20, 2023) - Hits waiver wire

The Blue Jackets have designated Foudy a non-roster player and placed him on waivers Friday and will assign him to AHL Cleveland should no team claim him, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Injury Update (Fri Oct 20, 2023) - Out 7-10 days

Per Predators' insider Alex Daugherty, Coach Andrew Brunette said Friday that Glass will be out of action for the next 7-10 days with a lower-body injury.

Player Update (Fri Oct 20, 2023) - Two points against Rangers

Forsberg scored a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Rangers.

Player Update (Fri Oct 20, 2023) - Sharp in second win

Saros stopped 23 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Rangers.

Player Update (Fri Oct 20, 2023) - Lights lamp twice in win

Smith scored his first two goals of the season, including the game-winner, in Thursday's 4-1 victory over the Rangers.

Injury Update (Thu Oct 19, 2023) - Exits Thursday's contest

Glass won't return to Thursday's game against the Rangers after sustaining a lower-body injury.

Player Update (Thu Oct 19, 2023) - In goal Thursday

Saros will protect the road goal Thursday versus the Rangers.

Injury Update (Wed Oct 18, 2023) - Out at least four weeks

The Predators announced Wednesday that Schenn (lower body) is expected to miss four-to-six weeks.

Player Update (Wed Oct 18, 2023) - Pelts netminder with rubber

Josi recorded six shots in Tuesday's 6-1 thrashing at the hand of the Oilers.

Injury Update (Tue Oct 17, 2023) - Won't play Tuesday

Schenn (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Edmonton, per Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site.

Player Update (Tue Oct 17, 2023) - In goal Tuesday

Saros will protect the home goal Tuesday versus the Oilers.

Player Update (Sun Oct 15, 2023) - Earns first point of new campaign

Barrie produced an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.

Player Update (Sat Oct 14, 2023) - Pots two goals in losing effort

Sissions scored two goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.

Player Update (Sat Oct 14, 2023) - Tough loss against Bruins

Saros stopped 28 shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.

Injury Update (Sat Oct 14, 2023) - Out again Saturday

Schenn (lower body) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Bruins, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Sat Oct 14, 2023) - Facing Bruins

Saros was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice, indicating he will get the road start versus the Bruins on Saturday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Thu Oct 12, 2023) - Notches helper Thursday

McDonagh recorded an assist, three blocked shots, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

Player Update (Thu Oct 12, 2023) - Collects assist in win

Carrier notched an assist, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

Player Update (Thu Oct 12, 2023) - Pockets shorthanded helper

Smith notched a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal, four hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

Player Update (Thu Oct 12, 2023) - Deposits empty-netter

Parssinen scored an empty-net goal on three shots and added two hits in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

Player Update (Thu Oct 12, 2023) - Tallies first goal with new team

Nyquist scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

Player Update (Thu Oct 12, 2023) - Opens scoring with shortie

Sissons scored a shorthanded goal, doled out three hits, blocked two shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

Player Update (Thu Oct 12, 2023) - Stops 23 shots in shutout

Saros recorded a 23-save shutout in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

Injury Update (Thu Oct 12, 2023) - Missing Thursday's contest

Schenn (lower body) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Kraken.

Player Update (Thu Oct 12, 2023) - Expected to face Kraken

Saros will guard the home crease Thursday versus Seattle.

Player Update (Wed Oct 11, 2023) - Scores in opener

Parssinen scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

Player Update (Wed Oct 11, 2023) - Scores goal in opener

Novak scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 5-3 defeat to the Lightning.

Player Update (Wed Oct 11, 2023) - Snags two helpers Tuesday

Forsberg notched two assists against the Lightning on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Oct 10, 2023) - Two points in Preds debut

O'Reilly tallied a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.

Player Update (Tue Oct 10, 2023) - Falls to Lightning

Saros allowed four goals on 33 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

Player Update (Tue Oct 10, 2023) - Starting in Tampa Bay

Saros will guard the road net Tuesday against Tampa Bay.

Player Update (Tue Oct 10, 2023) - Ready to rock

Lauzon (undisclosed) will play in Nashville's regular-season opener against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, per Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site.

Player Update (Sat Oct 7, 2023) - On unconditional waivers

Kondelik was placed on unconditional waivers by Nashville on Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Sat Oct 7, 2023) - Put on waivers

Gurianov was placed on waivers by Nashville on Saturday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.

Player Update (Sat Oct 7, 2023) - Lands on waivers

Nashville waived Kondelik on Saturday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.

Injury Update (Thu Oct 5, 2023) - Status uncertain after early exit

Lauzon (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Thursday's preseason game versus the Hurricanes, Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Wed Oct 4, 2023) - Placed on waivers

Jankowski was put on waivers by Nashville on Wednesday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.

Player Update (Sun Oct 1, 2023) - Dropped to AHL

Svechkov was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Oct 1, 2023) - Reassigned Sunday

Livingstone was demoted to AHL Milwaukee on Sunday.

Player Update (Sat Sep 30, 2023) - Hits waivers

McKeown was placed on waivers Saturday, per PuckPedia.

Player Update (Sat Sep 30, 2023) - Waived by Nashville

Gravel was put on waivers Saturday, according to Chris Johnston of TSN.

Player Update (Sat Sep 30, 2023) - Waived Saturday

Grosenick was put on waivers Saturday by the Predators, per Chris Johnston of TSN.

Player Update (Sat Sep 30, 2023) - Cut from camp

Nashville waived Gross on Saturday, according to Chris Johnston of TSN.

Player Update (Sat Sep 30, 2023) - On waivers Saturday

Angello was placed on waivers Saturday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Player Update (Thu Sep 28, 2023) - Playing in intrasquad game

Parssinen (lower body) is playing in the Predators' intrasquad game Thursday, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Tue Sep 26, 2023) - Released from tryout

Arizona released Harper from his professional tryout agreement Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Sep 26, 2023) - Cut loose from PTO

Winnipeg released Oligny on Tuesday from his professional tryout agreement.

Player Update (Mon Sep 25, 2023) - Cut from camp

Washington released Huntington on Monday to AHL Hershey training camp.

Injury Update (Sat Sep 23, 2023) - Day-to-day with lower-body injury

Parssinen missed Friday's practice and Saturday's scrimmage because of a lower-body injury, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.

Player Update (Thu Sep 21, 2023) - Good to go

Carrier (upper body) practiced with Group B in Thursday's first on-ice practice session at Predators training camp, Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Thu Sep 21, 2023) - Skates at practice

Lauzon (upper body) practiced with Group B during Thursday's on-ice session to begin Predators training camp, Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Thu Sep 21, 2023) - Ready for training camp

Smith (upper body) is healthy for training camp, Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now reported Wednesday

Player Update (Thu Sep 21, 2023) - Starts training camp healthy

Josi (concussion) was a full participant for Nashville's first day of training camp Thursday, per John Glennon of NHL.com.

Player Update (Wed Sep 13, 2023) - Signs professional tryout

Harper inked a professional tryout agreement with Arizona on Wednesday.

Player Update (Mon Sep 11, 2023) - Back to full health

Forsberg (upper body) is fully recovered after missing the final 32 games of the 2022-23 season, Jillian Jelnick of Fox 17 WZTV Nashville reports.

Player Update (Tue Jul 11, 2023) - Inks one-year deal with Nashville

Gurianov agreed to a one-year, $850,000 contract with Nashville on Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon Jul 3, 2023) - Signs with Nashville

Weatherby signed a one-year, two-way contract with Nashville on Monday.

Injury Update (Sat Jul 1, 2023) - Reaches one-year deal

Carrier (upper body) signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Predators on Saturday, per PuckPedia.

Player Update (Sat Jul 1, 2023) - Signs with Nashville

Grosenick signed a one-year, two-way contract with Nashville on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Jul 1, 2023) - Re-joins Nashville

Angello signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Predators on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Jul 1, 2023) - Re-signs with Predators

Glass signed a two-year, $5 million contract with Nashville on Saturday, per RDS.ca.

Player Update (Sat Jul 1, 2023) - Inks two-year deal with Predators

Nyquist signed a two-year, $6.37 million contract with Nashville on Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Sat Jul 1, 2023) - Signing with Nashville

Schenn signed a three-year deal with the Predators on Saturday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Player Update (Fri Jun 30, 2023) - Won't get qualifying offer

Gurianov won't receive a qualifying offer from the Canadiens, which will make him an unrestricted free agent Saturday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Player Update (Wed Jun 28, 2023) - Great shot, sick hands taken 15th

Wood was selected 15th overall by the Predators in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft on Wednesday.

Player Update (Tue Jun 27, 2023) - Inks two-year contract

Livingstone signed a two-year, two-way contract with Nashville on Tuesday.

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

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

Player Update (Thu May 4, 2023) - Offense slows after early success

O'Reilly scored a power-play goal in a 3-2 loss to Florida in Game 2 on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed May 3, 2023) - Supplies assist Tuesday

O'Reilly recorded an assist in Toronto's 4-2 loss to Florida in Game 1 on Tuesday.

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

Matier was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Sunday.

Player Update (Tue Apr 25, 2023) - Big hitter in Game 4 OT win

Schenn had a game-high 10 hits in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Lightning in Game 4. The Maple Leafs lead the series 3-1.

Player Update (Mon Apr 24, 2023) - Point streak reaches six games

O'Reilly provided two assists in a 5-4 overtime victory over Tampa Bay in Game 4 on Monday.

Player Update (Sat Apr 22, 2023) - Gordie Howe hat trick grows legacy

O'Reilly had a goal and two assists, and picked up a fighting major in a 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning on Saturday in Game 3.

Player Update (Wed Apr 19, 2023) - Finds back of net Tuesday

O'Reilly scored a goal in Tuesday's 7-3 defeat to the Lightning.

Player Update (Tue Apr 18, 2023) - Produces helper in Game 1

Nyquist logged an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 3-2 double-overtime win over the Stars.

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.