NHL Player News

Hague (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Los Angeles on Saturday, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Hague has been out all season and is currently on injured reserve, but his activation will be a formality if he receives the green light to play. If he's healthy, Hague will replace Roman Josi (upper body) in the lineup, or Nick Blankenburg will enter the lineup.

Josi (upper body) is week-to-week, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports Saturday.

Josi has one goal, four assists, 19 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and four hits across eight appearances this season. The Predators clarified that Josi's injury isn't related to his POTS diagnosis from last season, but it's still unclear how long he will be unavailable. The Nashville captain will probably be replaced in Saturday's lineup against the Kings by Nicolas Hague (upper body), who will be a game-time decision. If Hague isn't ready to return, Nick Blankenburg will play instead.

Montour (personal) was activated from the non-roster list Saturday.

In a corresponding move, Jared McCann (lower body) was put on injured reserve. Following a four-game absence, Montour will be available for Saturday's matchup against Edmonton. He has collected four assists, 11 shots on goal, nine blocked shots and eight hits in four appearances this season.

Jones (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Jones will be out of action for approximately eight weeks. He has chipped in one assist, five shots on goal, 15 blocked shots and 10 hits across seven appearances this season. With Jones unavailable, Matt Dumba and Connor Clifton may compete for playing time on Pittsburgh's third pairing.

Hamilton recorded two power-play goals and an even-strength assist in Friday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.

Hamilton ended his six-game point drought, stepping up in Friday's win with two of the team's three goals. He was due for a breakout performance and has racked up 14 shots on net over his last three outings. Hamilton has three goals, 23 shots, 13 blocks and 11 hits through eight appearances this season.

Ufko scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Milwaukee's 6-2 win over San Jose on Friday.

Ufko looks to have taken a step up on offense this season with five points through three games. He had eight goals and 30 points in 72 regular-season outings as an AHL rookie in 2024-25. Ufko also made his NHL debut for the Predators in April, logging 15:37 of ice time against Utah. While he's a bit undersized for a defenseman, he could still earn a call-up if his offense remains strong.

Parekh registered a power-play assist in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Jets.

The helper was Parekh's first point in seven outings this year. The Flames waived Daniil Miromanov, so it looks like Parekh has gained some job security in the lineup despite the team's overall lack of offense. Parekh has added nine shots on net, four blocked shots, two hits and a minus-3 rating so far. Until the Flames start scoring more, fantasy managers in redraft formats can likely find more productive blueliners than the 19-year-old, though his progress should still be monitored.

Morrissey notched three assists, including one on the power play, and added two shots on net, two hits, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

Morrissey had his first multi-point effort of the season, and it's pretty safe to assume it won't be his last. The 30-year-old has had a rough start to 2025-26, but Friday's effort put him at five assists through eight contests. He's been just fine on the defensive side, racking up 17 blocks, six hits and a plus-7 rating in his usual spot on the Jets' top pairing.

Mateychuk scored a goal and added two hits in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Capitals.

Mateychuk has scored in back-to-back games. He appears to be growing more comfortable in a top-four role, which bodes well for his continued contributions on offense. The blueliner has three points, nine shots on net, five hits, eight blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over seven appearances to begin the season. Mateychuk has plenty of upside, so the 21-year-old should be on the radar in fantasy, especially if he eventually lands on a power-play unit.

Carlson scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Friday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Carlson is riding a five-game point streak, which includes both of his goals and four of his five assists so far this season. The 35-year-old defenseman doesn't look to be slowing down in his 17th campaign, which is great news for his fantasy managers, who have come to expect a 50-point floor from the defenseman. Carlson has added 22 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over eight appearances in 2025-26, but it's the offense that keeps him a staple in fantasy lineups.