Forsberg will not travel with the team on their two game road trip (STL / COL).
Forsberg unlikely to play in the Predators first two games. Still day-to-day.
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Nashville Predators News
Filip Forsberg (lower-body) was practicing with the team today.
While Forsberg was on the ice with the rest of his teammates, he was not featured on any line. He was an extra in practice which suggests he will sit vs. the Blues tomorrow. He is not expected to miss an extended period of time and could be back by Friday.
Patric Hornqvist and Filip Forsberg skated on their own today.
Forsberg was expected to be ready for the season opener, but that is not a for sure thing anymore. Consider him questionable and monitor his status prior to Thursday's opener.
Stamkos said his left knee was hurt with 1:10 left in the 5-3 season-finale loss to the Panthers when he was checked by Filip Kuba.
It is too early, Stamkos said, to tell how the injury will affect his participation at the World Championship. Stamkos had committed to play for Canada earlier in the week.
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Preds announce Forsberg recalled, Bang and Henderson reassigned to Milwaukee
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#Preds recall Joonas Rask and assign Forsberg/Watson to Milwaukee
Forsberg is a big prospect and was acquired from Washington in the Martin Erat deal at the deadline. The former #11 pick in the 2012 NHL Entry draft had one assist and a minus-3 in four games with the Preds.
He won't say it, but left shoulder injured
Stamkos likely won't own up to the injury and miss time but if you're wondering why he only has 2 goals in April, this may be the reason.
Filip Forsberg will make his NHL debut tonight against the Red Wings.
Forsberg is replacing Hornqvist who is out with an upper body injury.
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Filip Forsberg travels to Nashville tomorrow
Forsberg will just be training with the team but if the practices go well, he may be inserted in the lineup. Forsberg is still 18 and this preview of the NHL could better prepare him for training camp next season.
Predators traded Erat to Washington for Filip Forsberg. Caps also receive prospect Michael Latta
Forsberg, 18, was selected 11th overall by the Capitals in 2012.
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Ryan O'Reilly will play tomorrow against Columbus.
Fresh off of his two-year contract O'Reilly will make his season debut vs. Columbus. It looks like he will be playing on a line with Milan Hejduk and John Mitchell.
I can confirm the #flames have signed Ryan O'Reilly to an offer sheet.
The Avs have an opportunity to match the offer sheet and get O'Reilly in uniform this season. O'Reilly is more known for his two way game but did manage 55 points in 81 games last season. With the Avs deep down the middle again, we'll need to stay tuned to see how this shakes out. Given the Flames' weakness at center, O'Reilly could have more value if the Avs do not match.
Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos has an irritated bursa sac in his left shoulder, GM Steve Yzerman said Tuesday, but no structural damage.
Stamkos will not require surgery, just rest. Imagine how many goals he could have scored at full strength.
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Trotz expects Erat, Josi and Tootoo to play tomorrow. #Preds
Expect Josi to draw back into the lineup tomorrow. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
Erat, Tootoo and Josi on the ice as practice gets ready to begin. #Preds
Josi is skating which is a good sign. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
Josi skating but won't make trip
Josi probably misses the next 2-3 games. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
59 & 33 not practicing. #Preds
Not a good sign for the injured Josi. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
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As most of you know, Factor took a stick across the nose in last night’s 2-1 overtime victory over Calgary at the Pepsi Center.
Don't expect O'Reilly to miss any playing time. 'Factor' 17 goals and 53 points through 74 games.
Gaustad making trip, Josi and Wilson are not, per #Preds
Josi has been ruled out for a game. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
Wilson and Josi skated earlier.
Josi is too injured to participate in team practice. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
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