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It's official! Weber back tonight. @PredFans
Weber was cleared for contact and is expected to play tonight. He last suited up on December 23rd.
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Trotz on whether Weber could play tomorrow: "Nothing is out of the question." #Preds
Weber would need to be cleared by doctors before getting on the ice. He last played on December 23rd and currently has a five-game point streak.
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#Blackhawks reacll D Dylan Olsen & F Andrew Shaw.
Shaw produced 12 goals and 21 points through 33 games. He could get a look on a scoring line with the big club.
#Blackhawks agree to terms with forward Andrew Shaw on a three-year deal.
Shaw is currently playing for the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL and may be an option for the team to call up.
Concussed defenseman Shea Weber is taking part in light skating by himself today, according to the Predators. There is still no timetable for his return from a concussion sustained Dec. 23 against the Dallas Stars. From what we know, this is his first time on ice since Mark Fistric slammed him high in that game.
Weber is certainly taking the first step towards his recovery. While the Preds captain still has no timetable, skating today is certainly a step in the right direction.
Alec Martinez also came off with the game group, so it’s possible that he might be a game-time choice instead of another defenseman.
Sounds like Martinez could get back into the lineup shortly. He has two goals through 19 games and has really struggled to stick in the lineup this year.
Per Mike Organ of The Tennessean, Trotz said Weber is going on IR. This frees up a roster spot.
Since Weber last played on the 23rd, Weber can return to the lineup at any time.
ST. LOUIS Here is today’s Shea Weber news. A little more positivity coming from the Predators on their captain. According to Coach Barry Trotz, Weber is making some strides. He also said Weber may have gotten to a point where he can ride the exercise bike.
Definitely a good update coming out of Nashville but you can expect him to miss a few more games. Sounds like the original prognosis of a return tonight was premature.
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He also said Weber is doubtful for Friday. #Preds
Expect Weber to sit out Friday's game. Check back for a further update on the elite defenseman.
Shea Weber is out for Wed game with a concussion sustained at Dallas. He will be evaluated on a daily basis with no timetable on his return
Coach Barry Trotz is hopeful that Weber can play later on this week but emphasized that there remains no timetable for his return.
Weber not.
Bad news for Weber as it seems the Preds captain is out with a concussion. Protocol would dictate he stays off the ice for at least seven days.
Weber not on the ice for warmups.
Expect Weber to sit out tonight's game.
First, and most importantly, Shea Weber left the morning skate early. This rarely happens. In fact, I’ve never seen it happen. Weber was hit hard at the end of Nashville’s Friday game against Dallas, but he did speak to the media following the game.
After practice, we asked Coach Barry Trotz about Weber’s situation, and he said he hadn’t spoken yet with his trainers.
Should captain Weber not be able to play tonight, the Preds are expected to put rookie Ryan Ellis in the lineup.
Voynov/Martinez figure to be xtra D.
Martinez is once again a healthy scratch on the blue line with everyone healthy. The sophomore has two goals through 19 games.
Slava Voynov will come out of the Kings’ lineup tonight, to be replaced by Alec Martinez.
Martinez gets back in the lineup and could presumably get a crack at the top power play unit. The sophomore has two goals through 17 games.
Foligno was expected to be fine and is.
Foligno took a nasty knee-on-knee hit yesterday but was able to return to the game. Don't expect him to miss any playing time whatsoever.
Willie Mitchell will return to the lineup, in place of Alec Martinez, and otherwise the Kings will skate the way they practiced yesterday.
Sounds like Martinez is the odd-man out of the lineup. The Rochester Hills, Michigan native has only two goals through 17 games.
Alec Martinez will return to the Kings’ lineup tonight
Martinez gets into his first game since November 12th. The Rochester Hills, Michigan native scored two goals in 16 games prior to getting hurt. Expect him to play on the bottom defensive pairing.
“He’s been out there the last few days in practice, doing everything and feeling pretty comfortable. So it’s just a matter of getting everybody in here tomorrow and seeing how they’re doing.’’
Martinez returning to the lineup should help the Kings as they try to get by without Willie Mitchell. The Rochester Hills, Michigan native scored two goals in 16 games prior to getting hurt.
Alec Martinez is also practicing in a normal black jersey, not a no-contact jersey.
Martinez returning to the lineup should help the Kings as they try to get by without Willie Mitchell. The Rochester Hills, Michigan native scored two goals in 16 games prior to getting hurt.