23 Rocco Grimaldi RW

Predators' Rocco Grimaldi: Finds way back into lineup

He will bump Cody McLeod up to the press box. Grimaldi is pointless in his last seven games, but he averaged just 9:12 TOI while firing 14 shots on net in that span. He'll work on the third line with Kyle Turris and Calle Jarnkrok.

Predators' Rocco Grimaldi: Watching from press box

Grimaldi was previously seeing roughly 10 minutes per night centering the Preds' fourth line, but that role has now gone to Brian Boyle, who was acquired via trade from New Jersey earlier in the week. With just 36 games under his belt this season, healthy-scratch status is nothing new for the 26-year-old Grimaldi, and he should not be counted on in any fantasy format right now.

Predators' Rocco Grimaldi: Pots goal Tuesday

Grimaldi has tormented the Capitals this season with two goals and three points in two games against the defending Stanley Cup champions. With just five goals and eight points in 29 games, the 25-year-old doesn't have much fantasy value even in deeper leagues.

Predators' Rocco Grimaldi: Rare scoring outburst Monday

Coming into this game, Grimaldi had just two points to his credit with the Preds this season, but finally showed some of the offensive flash he's been showcasing in the AHL over the years (80 goals and 172 points over the past five seasons). That said, he is still unlikely to move the fantasy needle in most formats given his current bottom-six role, so he's best left to the waiver wire in all but the deepest of leagues.

Predators' Rocco Grimaldi: Limited role as injury call-up

Grimaldi has just a single assist in 11 games since being recalled from AHL Milwaukee in late November. He is clearly a stopgap measure for the Preds while they await some of their big guns to return from injury, including Filip Forsberg (hand) and Viktor Arvidsson (thumb). Grimaldi will likely head back to the minors once the team's walking wounded return.