Martin Erat News

Erat says he is a game time decision tomorrow, but feels ready to play. Trotz says he has looked "fine" at practice. #Preds

Erat still could return on Saturday. Last season, Erat scored 17 goals and 50 points playing primarily on the top two lines. As an often injured forward, fantasy hockey owners need to temper their expectations.

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Trotz says Erat may get back in the lineup by Saturday. Erat skated on a line with Legwand & Wilson today.

Looks like Erat could return on Saturday. Last season, Erat scored 17 goals and 50 points playing primarily on the top two lines. As an often injured forward, fantasy hockey owners need to temper their expectations.

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“It happened in the Columbus game, it was one of those things that was an accident,” Erat said. The Predators and Erat have yet to divulge the exact nature of the forward’s injury. Though the fact that he is now skating with the team is a good sign. Still, Erat said there is no timetable for a return at this juncture.

Not practicing with linemates indicates he is still a bit off from returning. Last season, Erat scored 17 goals and 50 points playing primarily on the top two lines. As an often injured forward, fantasy hockey owners need to temper their expectations.

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Martin Erat skating on his own on separate ice from team, doing individual drills. #Preds

Not practicing with linemates indicates he is still a bit off from returning. Last season, Erat scored 17 goals and 50 points playing primarily on the top two lines. As an often injured forward, fantasy hockey owners need to temper their expectations.

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Trotz also said forward Martin Erat would probably not join the Predators on the trip.

The team has off days on the 18th, 19th and 21st so Erat very well could play within the next 7-10 days. Last season, Erat scored 17 goals and 50 points playing primarily on the top two lines. As an often injured forward, fantasy hockey owners need to temper their expectations.

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Trotz also re-iterated that forward Martin Erat (upper-body) could meet the Predators later this week.

The team has off days on the 18th, 19th and 21st so Erat very well could play within the next 7-10 days. Last season, Erat scored 17 goals and 50 points playing primarily on the top two lines. As an often injured forward, fantasy hockey owners need to temper their expectations.

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Also per Trotz Forward Martin Erat will not make the trip initially, but he could meet the team during one of their off days.

The team has off days on the 18th, 19th and 21st so Erat very well could play within the next 7-10 days. Last season, Erat scored 17 goals and 50 points playing primarily on the top two lines. As an often injured forward, fantasy hockey owners need to temper their expectations.

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According to the Predators, forward Martin Erat has been placed on injured reserve with an “upper-body” injury.

In his only game played Erat was held without a point, registering a minus-2 rating. Last season, Erat scored 17 goals and 50 points playing primarily on the top two lines. As an often injured forward, fantasy hockey owners need to temper their expectations.

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