Nashville Predators News

Meanwhile, center Ryan O'Reilly and his four points in his past four games have led the way for the Avs.

O'Reilly, or Factor as he's been affectionately dubbed, is the team's best offensive player at this point in the season. However, his main value is as a depth center in deeper fantasy hockey leagues.

Ryan O'Reilly
It sounds like defenseman Roman Josi will start the season in Milwaukee. Josi did not skate with the team again as he nursed his “upper body” injury. But a move to Milwaukee would most likely only be temporary. “In the past we’ve had players gotten injured like Roman has, and gone down, got their game going and they were fine,” Trotz said.

Josi was expected to challenge for a roster spot this preseason but could start the year in the AHL. Ryan Ellis and Mattias Ekholm certainly have a leg-up on him as long as he remains on the shelf.

Roman Josi
Add defenseman Roman Josi to Nashville’s list of walking-wounded. Josi sat out practice Sunday with what Trotz called an upper-body injury. He was not on Nashville’s roster for today’s exhibition games against Florida.

Josi was expected to challenge for a roster spot this preseason but could start the year in the AHL to start. Ryan Ellis and Mattias Ekholm certainly have a leg-up on him as long as he remains on the shelf.

Roman Josi