NASHVILLE PREDATORS NEWS

Juuse Saros - Not suiting up Thursday Saros (lower body) won't suit up in Thursday's season opener versus the Stars, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.

Impact Saros is battling what's believed to be a short-term injury. The Predators will have Scott Wedgewood between the pipes and Matt Murray serving as backup for Thursday's contest, with both goalies in the lineup against their former team. Saros' next chance to play is Saturday in Detroit.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch Dallas Stars vs. Nashville Predators NHL game The Nashville Predators host the Dallas Stars for their season opener on Thursday, October 10.

OCTOBER 10 • MASSLIVE.COM

Practice: Brunette | Nashville Predators Head Coach Andrew Brunette Previews Game Against Dallas Stars

OCTOBER 10 • NHL.COM

Scott Wedgewood - Starting against Dallas Wedgewood was the first goalie off Thursday, Emma Lingan of The Hockey News reports, indicating he'll be in the home crease against Dallas.

Impact Since Juuse Saros (lower body) is hurt, Wedgewood will draw the Opening Night start against his former team. Over 32 regular-season appearances with the Stars last year, he posted a 16-7-5 record, 2.85 GAA and .899 save percentage. Saros should take over as the clear No. 1 option at goaltender once he's healthy.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Bill Meltzer - Stars Gameday: 10/10/24 @ NSH NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

OCTOBER 10 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Thursday's TV/Radio listings (October 10) Puck drop on the Dallas Stars 2024-25 season as they take on the Nashville Predators in the opener.

OCTOBER 9 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Predators roll out high-scoring newcomers against 'smart' Stars The Nashville Predators went through a celebrated facelift in the offseason, hoping that the additions of Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marche...

OCTOBER 9 • KANSASCITY.COM

What Juuse Saros said about injury on day before Nashville Predators 2024-25 season opener On the eve of their first game of the season, the Nashville Predators are dealing with an injury to starting goaltender Juuse Saros.

OCTOBER 9 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Bridgestone Arena Adds Food Options, Premium Spaces and Fun Zone Ahead of Preds Season | Nashville Predators When you visit Bridgestone Arena this season for a hockey game, a concert or anything in between, come hungry. Alongside hospitality and ret...

OCTOBER 9 • NHL.COM

Juuse Saros - Questionable for Thursday Saros is dealing with a lower-body injury and is questionable for Thursday's home game against Dallas, per Robby Stanley of NHL.com on Wednesday.

Impact Given that Saros hasn't been ruled out for the upcoming contest yet, his injury might not be major. The 29-year-old had an inconsistent 2023-24 regular season, posting a 2.86 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 64 games, but he had an incredible 14-2-2, 2.25 GAA and .924 save percentage from Feb. 17-April 7, which played a key role in Nashville making the playoffs. Some rough patches last season aside, he's typically been a vital part of the Predators and figures to be so again in 2024-25. If he's not available Thursday, though, then Scott Wedgewood might start while Matt Murray, who was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday, is projected to be the backup netminder.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Murray - Recalled by Nashville Murray was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Impact Murray was sent to the AHL in late September, but he'll rejoin the Predators ahead of Opening Night against Dallas on Thursday. However, it seems unlikely that he'll see much, if any, time in net for the NHL club early in the season.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Predators host the Stars to begin season

The Nashville Predators host the Dallas Stars for the season opener

OCTOBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PredsFest 2024 presented by Ticketmaster | Nashville Predators The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.

OCTOBER 8 • NHL.COM

Predators vs. Lightning - Preseason | Nashville Predators The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.

OCTOBER 8 • NHL.COM

Junior Reporters | Nashville Predators The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.

OCTOBER 8 • NHL.COM

Predators vs. Hurricanes - Preseason | Nashville Predators The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.

OCTOBER 8 • NHL.COM

Nashville Predators and Delaware North Introduce New and Enhanced Food Offerings at Bridgestone Arena for the 2024–25 Season | Nashville Predators NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 8, 2024) – The Nashville Predators along with hospitality and retail partner Delaware North today announced a fres...

OCTOBER 8 • NHL.COM

Spencer Stastney - Designated to non-roster list Stastney (personal) was placed on the injured non-roster list Monday.

Impact Stastney was absent from training camp for personal reasons. It's unclear when he will be ready to return. Stastney had five goals and 20 points in 44 games with AHL Milwaukee during the 2023-24 regular season. He also posted two goals and two assists in 20 appearances with the Predators last campaign before suiting up in three playoff contests.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Juuse Saros - Preseason matchup canceled Saros and the Predators will not travel to face the Lightning after Monday's preseason game was canceled due to Hurricane Milton.

Impact Saros wasn't expected to feature in this contest to begin with, as it was a scheduled final tune-up for Scott Wedgewood. With the game canceled, the veteran Saros will look to Thursday's Opening Night matchup with Dallas. Even with a steady backup in Wedgewood, Saros could still be among the league leaders in games played this season, making him an elite fantasy target.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Del Gaizo - Waived by Nashville Del Gaizo was placed on waivers by the Predators on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Del Gaizo appeared in nine NHL games for Nashville last year, logging three points and 10 blocked shots while averaging 16:28 of ice time. He'll likely spend most of this season in the AHL.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville Predators Preseason Game at Tampa Bay Canceled Due to Hurricane Milton | Nashville Predators Nashville, Tenn. (October 6, 2024) – The Nashville Predators preseason game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, slated for Monday, Oct. 7 at 6...

OCTOBER 6 • NHL.COM

Postgame: Pregame - CAR vs. NSH, Brunette | Nashville Predators Andrew Brunette Recaps 5-3 Loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Preseason Game

OCTOBER 6 • NHL.COM

Predators Drop Game Against the Hurricanes | Nashville Predators Nashville’s Preseason Finale Set for October 7 Against Tampa Bay at Amalie Arena

OCTOBER 6 • NHL.COM

Tommy Novak - Carries offense in preseason loss Novak scored a goal and added two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's preseason loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact The 27-year-old center had a hand in every Nashville goal in a 5-3 loss, helping to set up Mark Jankowski with the man advantage in the first period and Cole Smith at even strength in the second before potting his own tally in the final stanza. Novak seems set in a top-six role, and while he may not see many shifts on the first power-play unit, he could see a lot of even-strength ice time alongside new teammates Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault. Novak set new career highs with 18 goals and 45 points in 2023-24, but he could be poised to blow past those numbers given the talent upgrade around him.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Juuse Saros - Perfect in final tuneup Saros turned aside all 12 shots he faced during Saturday's preseason loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact In Nashville's final preseason game, Saros was on the ice for just the first period before being replaced by Scott Wedgewood. Saros has played at least 64 regular-season games and collected at least 33 wins in each of the last three seasons, delivering a 2.73 GAA and .915 save percentage over that stretch. With an eight-year contract extension in his pocket, the 29-year-old netminder should be plenty busy again in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE