Nashville Predators News
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The Predators have recalled Juuse Saros from Milwaukee (AHL).
The Predators sent Saros down over the weekend to get him a few starts because he has sat as Pekka Rinne’s backup for the majority of the season so far. The 22-year-old, who has struggled his four NHL appearance so far, didn’t fare much better in the AHL, giving up seven goals on 52 shots (.912 SV%). Saros is still a developing, young goalie with a bright future ahead of him, but until he turns it around this season he is better left on the waiver wire.
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The Predators have assigned Juuse Saros to Milwaukee (AHL).
It looked like Saros would have a chance to carve out a nice role this season after going 10-8-3 with a 2.35 GAA and .923 SV% last year. This year did not start well, with the 22-year-old going 1-3-0 with a 3.94 GAA and .855 SV% in his first four starts. Anders Lindback has been recalled to serve as the Predators No.2 netminder.
The Senators have activated Mark Borowiecki (illness) from IR.
Borowiecki has missed the last five games with an illness, but is expected to play on Thursday. Borowiecki will likely serve as the Senators seventh defenseman vs. the Penguins and has just two points (1G / 1A) in nine games this season.
Oesterle will draw into the Blackhawks lineup on Sunday.
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Borowiecki (illness) a late scratch from the Senators lineup.
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Saros is projected to start Saturday vs. the Islanders.
Haula (lower-body) returns to the Golden Knights lineup on Friday.
The Golden Knights have activated Erik Haula (lower-body) from IR; expected to play on Friday.
Haula has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury, but it looks like he will return to the lineup tonight vs. Colorado. Haula has picked up one goal, one assist and 15 shots on goal in four games.
Marchessault (lower-body) has been activated from IR; expected to return on Tuesday.
Marchessault (lower-body) may be activated and play in Tuesday's game vs. Chicago.
Borowiecki (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
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The Canadiens have recalled Michael McCarron from Laval (AHL).
McCarron, 22, was a first round pick (No.25 overall) in 2013 and has appeared in 51 career NHL games, recording just seven points (2G / 5A). The 6-foot-6, 230 lbs. forward has registered two goals and two assists in six games with the Laval Rocket so far this year. He comes up because Ales Hemsky is dealing with an upper-body injury.
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Josi (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to return to the Predators lineup.
Josi (lower-body) was on the ice for the morning skate; could return to the Predators lineup on Tuesday.
Josi missed the last three games with a lower-body injury, but was on the ice for the Predators’ morning skate and could return to the lineup tonight vs. Colorado. The Predators were able to go 2-0-1 without Josi, so getting him back will make them that much better. He is still looking for his first point after being held pointless with seven shots and a minus-3 rating in his first two games.