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Erat not on the ice. Would assume a maintenance day.
Hasn't been his first maintenance day this season, and likely won't be his last. Erat has 13 goals and 44 points in 53 games.
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As Trotz hinted yesterday, Ryan Ellis reassigned to Milwaukee. #Preds
Ellis heads back down to the minors, where he will get more playing time. The rookie scored three goals and nine points in 22 games.
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#Preds will likely go with 7 defensemen tonight, with Ryan Ellis staying in the lineup.
Sounds like Ellis will play after all. The offensive defender scored three goals and nine points in his first 21 NHL games.
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Looks like Gill with Josi in defense shooting drills
Ellis is likely the odd-man out on the Preds blue line. The offensive defender scored three goals and nine points in his first 21 NHL games.
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Fisher and Erat skating this morning
Erat took a day to heal some bumps and bruises. The scoring winger has 12 goals and 39 points in 45 games.
Trotz confirmed maintenance days for Fisher and Erat. #Preds
Erat is likely just taking a day to heal some bumps and bruises. The scoring winger has 12 goals and 39 points in 45 games.
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Ryan Ellis out.
Ellis registered no points and seven shots on goal in four games.
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It looks like Preds fans are getting a little extra Christmas present today - Ryan Ellis is on the NHL roster.
Ellis scored four goals and 17 points through his first 26 professional games. He should make his NHL debut tonight against the Red Wings.
Hot Streak
Forward Martin Erat has bounced back from an upper-body injury that kept him out of eight games. He has five points in the last five games.
Erat is only 15 percent owned in Yahoo! leagues. He figures to play on the top line as long as he remains healthy.
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Looks like Erat is in
Erat still could return tonight. 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.
Kostitsyn and Erat both working with the team at the morning skate.
Erat still could return tonight. 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.
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.
Trotz says Erat is out tonight #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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.