Nashville Predators News

Hoglander was not on the ice for the morning skate and is questionable to play Saturday vs. the Red Wings. If Hogander can't play, expect Nic Petan to suit up on the Canucks' third line.

It is unclear what is ailing Hague but he will not be available on Thursday. Dylan Coghlan skated on the top line in the morning skate and will likely take Hague's spot there in the game.

Jost was acquired from the Avalanche on Tuesday and will make his Wild debut vs. the Bruins. Jost will start on the fourth line with Nick Bjugstad and Brandon Duhaime. Jost has just 14 points (6G / 8A) in 59 games this season and 103 points (45G / 58A) in 321 career NHL games.

Jost was selected No.10 overall in 2016 but has struggled to produce offensively, largely due to his role. Jost has played primarily as a bottom-6 forward this season due to the impressive depth in Colorado. Jost could play a more offensive role in Minnesota and heads there with six goals and eight assists (14 points) in 59 games this season.

Marchessault was not on the ice for the morning skate and is not expected to play because of the flu. Evgenii Dadonov will move to the second line with Marchessault out and Michael Amadio will draw into the lineup.

Lyubushkin is a big (6'2", 201 lbs) rugged defenseman, who is in his fourth year in the NHL. Lyubushkin has just one goal and 18 assists (19 points) in 180 career NHL games but has 498 hits and 246 blocked shots. Lyubushkin was a key penalty killer for the Coyotes and should serve a similar role as a third-pairing defenseman for the Maple Leafs.