The Nashville Predators have been quite active today, first acquiring Anthony Beauvillier from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in 2024, and later claiming Jaret Anderson-Dolan off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings. The challenge they face now is managing their roster, as they currently have 24 players and need to reduce it to 23 by 12:00 PM EST. Teams are allowed to exceed the roster limit on trade deadline day and afterward, so the Predators may still have more moves in store.
Jaret Anderson-Dolan’s Background:
Anderson-Dolan was drafted by the Kings in the second round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He debuted on October 7, 2018, and earned his first point in the following game with an assist against the Montreal Canadiens. His first goal came on February 7, 2021, versus the Vegas Golden Knights. Over six seasons with the Kings, he has played 126 games, contributing 28 points from 15 goals and 13 assists. With the Kings’ AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, he has appeared in 115 games, notching 79 points with 34 goals and 45 assists. This season in Ontario, he has played three games and scored two goals.
As the Predators navigate their roster situation, the focus remains on their push for the Stanley Cup playoffs. They face the Buffalo Sabres tonight, where earning two points will be crucial for their playoff aspirations in Smashville. It will be intriguing to see whether they make further adjustments to their roster or make any additional moves in the near future.
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