Jost was an effective depth player for the Hurricanes last season, scoring nine points (4G / 5A) in 39 games, and will return on a one-year, two-way contract. The 27-year-old NHL veteran has 149 points (61G / 88A) in 495 career games.
In a market desperate for right-handed defenseman, Perbix was a sought-after free agent who opted to sign a two-year deal for $2.75 million AAV with the Predators. The 27-year-old Perbix scored 63 points (13G / 50A) in 220 career games with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Minutes after being acquired from Vegas in a trade for Colton Sissons and Jeremy Lauzon, Nashville has signed Nicolas Hague to a four-year, $22 million contract extension ($5.5 million AAV). The 26-year-old appeared in 68 games for Vegas in his sixth season with the Golden Knights, picking up five goals, 12 points and 40 PIMs.
Minutes after being acquired from Vegas in a trade for Colton Sissons and Jeremy Lauzon, Nashville signed Nicolas Hague to a four-year, $22 million contract extension ($5.5 million AAV). The 26-year-old appeared in 68 games for Vegas in his sixth season with the Golden Knights, picking up five goals, 12 points and 40 PIMs.
After three seasons with the Devils, Haula has been traded to Nashville, where he played during the 2021 season. Haula has one more year left on a three-year deal that carries a $3.15M AAV cap-hit. The 34-year-old forward had 11 goals and 10 assists (21 points) in 69 games last season.
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition characterized by an abnormally large increase in heart rate upon sitting up or standing. Since suffering a concussion, Josi had been dealing with headaches. Josi was reported to be worried that the concussions had damaged his brain; however, a check-up revealed that his brain was fine but that he was suffering from POTS, which can cause headaches and fatigue. Since the diagnosis, Josi has undergone intensive therapy and is feeling "much better." Josi believes he'll be back at 100 percent for the 2025-26 season.
Ufko will rejoin the Admirals after making his NHL debut on Monday. Andres Englund (illness) will draw back into the Preds lineup on Wednesday.
The Predators will conclude a disappointing 2024-25 season on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars, likely turning to Saros between the pipes. Saros struggled in his most recent outing, allowing six goals on 35 shots (.829 SV%) in a 7-3 loss to the Utah Hockey Club. The 29-year-old goalie has career-worst numbers in most major statistical categories, posting a 3.02 GAA and .894 SV% in 57 games (19-31-6). The Predators enter Wednesday's contest as +138 home underdogs against a Dallas Stars team amid a season-worst six-game losing skid (0-4-2).
The Predators will conclude a disappointing 2024-25 season on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars, likely turning to Saros between the pipes. Saros struggled in his most recent outing, allowing six goals on 35 shots (.829 SV%) in a 7-3 loss to the Utah Hockey Club. The 29-year-old goalie has career-worst numbers in most major statistical categories, posting a 3.02 GAA and .894 SV% in 57 games (19-31-6). The Predators enter Wednesday's contest as +138 home underdogs against a Dallas Stars team amid a season-worst six-game losing skid (0-4-2).
Ufko was a fourth-round pick, 115th overall, of the Nashville Predators in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman made his professional debut in the AHL last season but has yet to play an NHL game. He has 29 points (8G / 21A) in 71 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL).
Ufko was a fourth-round pick, 115th overall, of the Nashville Predators in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman made his professional debut in the AHL last season but has yet to play an NHL game. He has 29 points (8G / 21A) in 71 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL).
Saros will be between the pipes for the Predators for their penultimate game of the season when they face off against the Utah Hockey Club. The 29-year-old Saros was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 39 of 42 shots (.929 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout win over Utah. He has a 2.96 GAA and .895 SV% in 56 games this season (19-30-6). The Predators enter Monday's contest as +144 home underdogs against a Utah team with points in seven of their last eight outings (5-1-2).
Saros will be between the pipes for the Predators for their penultimate game of the season when they face off against the Utah Hockey Club. The 29-year-old Saros was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 39 of 42 shots (.929 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout win over Utah. He has a 2.96 GAA and .895 SV% in 56 games this season (19-30-6). The Predators enter Monday's contest as +144 home underdogs against a Utah team with points in seven of their last eight outings (5-1-2).
Mutter is an undrafted forward that has spent most of the previous three seasons in the AHL. The 24-year-old Mutter has four points (1G / 3A) in 37 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) this season.
The Predators are coming off a wild 7-6 overtime win over the New York Islanders and will look for more stability between the pipes on Thursday, with Saros tending the twine against the Utah Hockey Club. Saros was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 15 of 17 shots (.882 SV%) but did not receive ample goal support, losing 2-1 to the Montreal Canadiens. The 29-year-old Saros has a 2.97 GAA and .894 SV% in 55 games this season (18-30-6). Nashville enters Thursday's contest as +180 road underdogs against a Utah team coming off a 7-1 win over the Seattle Kraken.
