Kessel has spent most of the 2024-25 season with the Blues, scoring three points (0G / 3A) in 27 games, but has been assigned to the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL). The 24-year-old has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 17 games with Springfield.

Gravel has been back and forth between the AHL and NHL recently but has only played three games with the Predators, recording one assist. The 32-year-old defenseman has 12 points (3G / 9A) in 35 games with the Milwaukkee Admirals (AHL) this season.