Predators' Ozzy Wiesblatt: First point since return
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Wiesblatt recorded an assist and eight hits in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Bruins.
Wiesblatt has played in just eight of the Predators' last 14 games after returning from an upper-body injury Jan. 20 versus the Sabres. The 23-year-old's playing time should improve since Nashville has done well to shed veteran contracts ahead of the trade deadline. Wiesblatt is up to five points, 24 shots on net, 34 PIM and 84 hits over 32 appearances.
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Predators' Ozzy Wiesblatt: Removed from IR
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Wiesblatt (upper body) is no longer listed on injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's home matchup versus Buffalo, according to the NHL media site.
Wiesblatt was classified as a game-time decision earlier Tuesday, but his removal from injured reserve bodes well for his availability against the Sabres. Reid Schaefer was optioned to AHL Milwaukee to make room for Wiesblatt on the active roster. If the 23-year-old Wiesblatt ends up not being in the lineup Tuesday, his next chance to play will come Thursday against Ottawa.
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Predators' Ozzy Wiesblatt: Lands on injured reserve
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Wiesblatt (upper body) is expected to miss 8-10 weeks and has been placed on injured reserve Friday.
Based on his timeline, Wiesblatt likely will be out of action through the Olympic break in February, though it's possible he gets into a game or two before then. In 24 outings this year, the 23-year-old winger has tallied one goal on 22 shots, three assists and 60 hits while averaging 10:38 of ice time. Tyson Jost figures to see the biggest uptick in ice time with Wiesblatt out of action.
Wiesblatt won't return to Thursday's game against Florida because of an upper-body injury.
Wiesblatt logged just 15 seconds of ice time before exiting the game. If he can't play Saturday in Carolina, then Tyson Jost will probably draw into the lineup.
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Predators' Ozzy Wiesblatt: Nets first NHL goal
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Wiesblatt scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Flames.
It was his first NHL goal. Wiesblatt redirected a Michael Bunting pass past Devin Cooley late in the second period. Wiesblatt pointed to the sky after the goal to honor his late brother, Orca, who was killed in a car accident in September at 25 years old. Wiesblatt has 60 hits in 23 games, so he might help in deep leagues if you count that stat. But don't expect much offense from Wiesblatt -- he has one goal and three assists in 23 games this season.
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Predators' Ozzy Wiesblatt: Garners assist
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Wiesblatt logged an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Panthers.
This was his first contribution on offense since he had two assists in his season debut versus the Maple Leafs on Oct. 14. The 23-year-old winger is at three helpers, 17 shots on net, 17 PIM, 48 hits and a minus-9 rating through 19 outings overall. Wiesblatt continues to fill a fourth-line role for the Predators, giving him minimal fantasy appeal in redraft formats.
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Predators' Ozzy Wiesblatt: Returned to AHL
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Wiesblatt was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Saturday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Wiesblatt appeared in one game after he was called up April 3, racking up five hits in 11:18 of ice time. Overall, the 23-year-old winger has one assist in five contests with the Preds this season.
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Predators' Ozzy Wiesblatt: Called up by Nashville
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Wiesblatt was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday.
Wiesblatt has spent minimal time in the NHL this year, making just four appearances for the Predators and recording an assist, eight hits and two blocked shots while averaging 11:03 of ice time. However, he'll provide additional depth for Nashville while Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) and Colton Sissons (lower body) are banged up.
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Predators' Ozzy Wiesblatt: Rejoins big club
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Wiesblatt was called up from AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday, Emma Lingan of The Hockey News reports.
Wiesblatt made three NHL appearances earlier in the season, posting five hits, one shot on goal and a plus-1 rating. The 22-year-old winger will join the big club and could stick around a while -- the Predators dealt away Thomas Novak on Wednesday following Saturday's Gustav Nyquist trade, so the team's forward depth has taken a hit. Wiesblatt is a candidate for middle-six minutes as he looks for his first NHL point.
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Predators' Ozzy Wiesblatt: Up from AHL
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Wiesblatt was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Saturday, per Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville.
Wiesblatt has 11 goals, 23 points and 56 PIM over 41 minor-league outings in 2024-25. He's appeared in two games with Nashville, recording no points, no shots, four hits and one block. If Luke Evangelista (lower body) and Zachary L'Heureux (upper body) are unavailable for Saturday's clash against Buffalo, Wiesblatt will probably draw into the lineup.
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Sharks' Ozzy Wiesblatt: Playing Monday
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Wiesblatt (upper body) will be in the lineup for the Shark's rookie tournament matchup Monday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Wiesblatt finished his 2021-22 junior campaign on the sidelines due to his upper-body issue but appears to be ready to go for the upcoming season. Despite being selected in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft, the 20-year-old winger is likely a long shot to make the Opening Night roster.
