The 19-year-old sat out the first two games of the season with a lower body injury. He had one assist in five games with the Predators after coming over from the Capitals last season. He will start on a line with David Legwand and Eric Nystrom.
Monitor his status prior to Tuesday's contest with the Wild. Ryan Ellis will enter the lineup should Josi be inactive.
Josi's status for Tuesday's contest is unknown, monitor his status tomorrow.
Josi scored five goals with 15 assists (18 points) in 48 games for Nashville last season. He just signed a seven year contract extension with the Preds this offseason. He is a key part of their blueline, so they can not afford to lose him for an extended period of time. Expect an update tomorrow.
Forsberg unlikely to play in the Predators first two games. Still day-to-day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Forsberg is replacing Hornqvist who is out with an upper body injury.
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.
Forsberg, 18, was selected 11th overall by the Capitals in 2012.
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.
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.
Stamkos will not require surgery, just rest. Imagine how many goals he could have scored at full strength.
Expect Josi to draw back into the lineup tomorrow. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
Josi is skating which is a good sign. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
Josi probably misses the next 2-3 games. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
