Predators Injury Concerns and Rising NHL Prospects – Key Updates
The Nashville Predators are navigating an injury-filled week ahead of Monday’s game in Philadelphia, with forwards Jonathan Marchessault and Colton Sissons currently day-to-day and week-to-week respectively, according to team reports. While Marchessault’s situation appears less severe, the potential for a week-to-week designation always carries significant weight as the season progresses.
“We are at the point of the season where a ‘week-to-week’ designation could mean the end of the season for someone,” said a team spokesperson.
Meanwhile, the NHL’s college scouting landscape is heating up, and Ryan Leonard officially signed with the Washington Capitals on Monday. The Capitals are bringing in a top prospect who could make an immediate impact in the nation’s capital as confirmed on the team’s Twitter account.
Leonard, a 61-goal scorer over his last two seasons with Boston College, is now entering the professional ranks. While a consistent top-six role might be challenging to secure immediately, his addition provides the Capitals with a dynamic offensive prospect.
Adding to the influx of young talent, St. Louis prospect Jimmy Snuggerud has been added to the Blues’ second power-play unit in Monday’s practice. As Matthew DeFranks reported on Twitter, the unit consists of Neighbours, Thomas, Bolduc, and Buchnevich, followed by Schenn, Kyrou, Snuggerud, and Holloway, and then Faulk. Snuggerud is also skating on the third line with Oskar Sundqvist, suggesting initial confidence in his development.
Blues power play units:
Neighbours
Thomas-Bolduc-Buchnevich
FowlerSchenn
Kyrou-Snuggerud-Holloway
Faulk
