Watson is expected to miss his eighth straight game on Monday but head coach DJ Smith said he could make his season debut on Tuesday vs. the Wild. Watson would presumably replace Logan Shaw on the fourth line with Dylan Gambrell and Zach Sanford.
Watson broke his hand in Monday's win over the Flames and is expected to be out until at least late-April. With Watson out, Alex Formenton will make his season debut with the Senators on Wednesday.
Watson started 2019 with an 18-game suspension and ended up playing just 37 games, scoring seven goals with nine assists (16 points) in 37 games. He figures to be a key factor of the Predators' fourth-line in 2019-20.
Watson was a healthy scratch for the last three games but will replace Colin Blackwell in the lineup tonight. Watson has posted 13 points (6G / 7A) in 45 games this season.
Watson was not on the ice for the Predators morning skate and is questionable to play in Tampa Bay. Anthony Richard was recalled from Milwaukee (AHL) and will make his season debut if Watson can't play.
Watson will play in his first NHL games since January 23rd after completing his suspension and injury loan with Milwaukee (AHL). The 27-year-old has 13 points (7G / 6A) in 34 NHL games this season and had four goals in two games during his AHL loan.
Watson has served his 18-game suspension and will play Thursday in Arizona. Watson had 19 points (14G / 5A) and 123 PIMS in 76 games a season ago.
Watson scored his first career NHL goal last night while playing 13:05 against the Flames.
Watson, 21 (1/13/92), has appeared in five games for Nashville since his first career recall on April 7. He leads the Admirals and is tied for fifth fifth among American Hockey League rookies in goals (20), in addition to ranking second on Milwaukee in points (37) in 2012-13.
Watson, 21 (1/13/92), leads the Admirals and ranks fifth among American Hockey League rookies in goals (20), in addition to ranking second on Milwaukee in points (36) in 2012-13. During a decorated junior career from 2008-12, the Ann Arbor, Mich., native won a pair of OHL titles (2009 and 2012) and a Memorial Cup (2009).
