Gravel logged 17:01 of ice time in Saturday's 6-4 win over Buffalo, posting three shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots. He has one assist in six NHL outings this season. If Adam Wilsby (upper body) and Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) remain unavailable, Gravel could return to the Predators after the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Summoned from AHL
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Gravel was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
Gravel has one assist, one shot on goal, four blocked shots and four hits in three NHL outings this season. He will be an option for Monday's matchup versus Ottawa but could sit as a healthy scratch.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Returns to AHL
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Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday.
Gravel was called up Tuesday but didn't make an appearance during his stint in the NHL. He was sent down to clear a roster spot for Luke Evangelista (lower body) to return Friday versus the Sabres.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Brought up from minors
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Gravel was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.
With Nashville having only six healthy defensemen on its roster, Gravel will probably serve as the club's seventh blueliner in Wednesday's home contest against Vancouver. Gravel has collected an assist and a plus-2 rating over three appearances with the Predators this season.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Sent down Tuesday
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Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.
Gravel has recorded an assist over three appearances with the Predators in 2024-25. He'll link back up with the Admirals, where he's chipped in a goal and four helpers over 25 games this season.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Elevated from minors
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Gravel was called up from AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
Gravel has logged three NHL games for the Predators this season in which he has generated one assist, four hits and four blocked shots while averaging 18:19 of ice time. With Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move, it will likely come down to Gravel or Spencer Stastney for the final spot in the lineup against Winnipeg on Tuesday.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Returned to Milwaukee
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Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday.
Gravel was a healthy scratch Thursday after playing the last three games with the Predators. Gravel had one assist, a plus-2 rating and four hits and blocks in his brief callup with the Predators. Gravel had a goal and five points in 20 AHL appearances before his recall.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Earns helper in season debut
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Gravel posted an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Stars.
Gravel had not earned a point in the NHL since 2022-23, when he had one assist over 23 games. He didn't play in the NHL in 2023-24, spending nearly the whole campaign with AHL Milwaukee. The Predators are dealing with a number of injuries on the blue line, so Gravel was called up to provide reinforcements, but he'll likely head back to the AHL once one of Roman Josi (lower body), Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) or Alexandre Carrier (upper body) is cleared to play again.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Called up from minors
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Gravel was promoted from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.
The Predators are down to only five healthy defensemen as Roman Josi left Tuesday's tilt versus Calgary with a lower-body injury in the opening period and did not return. Gravel played 23 games with Nashville during the 2022-23 season as a 30-year-old, his first NHL experience since the 2019-20 campaign, when he managed three games with the Maple Leafs. The 32-year-old journeyman defenseman had a goal and four assists in 20 AHL games before his recall. Look for Gravel to see third-unit minutes in Dallas, should Josi be unable to play.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Waived Saturday
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Gravel was placed on waivers for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Milwaukee, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Gravel figures to open the year in the minors but could be a call-up option for the Predators. The 32-year-old defenseman has played in 132 career NHL games, logging one goal, 14 points and a minus-12 rating.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Returns to Milwaukee
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Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Saturday.
With Nashville eliminated from postseason contention, Gravel will return to AHL Milwaukee for their playoff run. The 32-year-old defenseman last played in the NHL in the 2022-23 season, where he logged one assist in 23 games.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Called up from minors
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Gravel was elevated from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday.
Gravel's promotion doesn't bode well for the availability of Luke Schenn (illness) or Spencer Stastney (upper body) for Game 6 against the Canucks on Friday. In the minors this season, the 32-year-old Gravel has contributed just 10 points in 63 outings, so fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to produce offensively even if he does get into the lineup for Game 6.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Inks two-year extension
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Gravel agreed to a two-year, two-way contract extension Friday.
Gravel has a goal and six points in 36 contests with AHL Milwaukee this season. The 31-year-old defenseman hasn't played with Nashville this season, but he does have a goal and 14 points in 132 career NHL games.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Waived by Nashville
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Gravel was put on waivers Saturday, according to Chris Johnston of TSN.
Gravel saw action in 23 NHL games last season, picking up one assist. He was absent from the NHL in the previous two campaigns as he saw plenty of AHL time. Gravel also played in 49 AHL games in 2022-23, scoring twice and adding 11 helpers for Milwaukee. He will return to the Admirals in 2023-24, should he pass through waivers.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Shuffles back to AHL
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Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Gravel has moved between leagues five times in April. He could be recalled again before the Predators' last two games of the season.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Back with big club
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Gravel was called up from AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Gravel has bounced between levels with the Predators dealing with injured defensemen. It's unclear if he'll play Thursday versus the Wild.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Dropped to AHL
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Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
Gravel wasn't needed for Monday's game against the Flames so he was sent back down. The 31-year-old hasn't registered a point at the NHL level since Feb. 19.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Recalled from AHL
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Gravel was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Saturday.
Gravel was sent down Thursday, but he wasn't in Milwaukee's lineup Friday in a 3-2 loss to Rockford. Gravel has an assist in 23 games with Nashville this season.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Reassigned to AHL Milwaukee
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Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Gravel was swapped with forward Zach Sanford, as the Predators needed more depth up front due to injuries. Gravel has one assist, 36 blocked shots and 23 hits through 23 NHL outings this season.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Joining NHL roster
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Gravel was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.
Gravel has just one point in 18 games with the Predators this season, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to produce offensively against the Bruins on Tuesday. Once Roman Josi (upper body) is cleared to play, Gravel is a near-lock to be sent back to the minors.
