Rasmus Asplund: Not given qualifying offer

Asplund wasn't given a qualifying offer by the Predators on Friday, so he'll become an unrestricted free agent, John Glennon of NHL.com reports.

Asplund was dealt from the Sabres to the Predators at the trade deadline for a 2025 seventh-round pick, but he went pointless in 19 games with Nashville. He did, however, manage two goals and six assists in 27 games with Buffalo before the trade.