
Alexei Emelin News


In his Predators debut, Emelin played just 9:47 TOI and lasted just one game in Nashville before becoming a healthy scratch. Emelin will be replaced by Anthony Bitetto tonight.






Emelin's wife is expecting, so Emelin will likely be replaced by Joel Hanley, who was recalled from St. John’s (AHL).


Emelin was a minus-3 and played just 15:32 in Saturday’s loss in Washington. It was a rough night for Emelin, who will come out of the lineup in favour of Greg Pateryn.

Emelin was a healthy scratch for the las two games, but will replace Greg Pateryn in the lineup tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Emelin has two assists in 18 games this season.


Emelin was on the ice for the Canadiens’ practice on Tuesday, but he skated as an extra, which suggests that he will not play on Wednesday. Monitor Emelin’s status during Wednesday’s morning skate, but he is listed as doubtful as of now.

Emelin has missed the last two games and will miss at least the next three because he will not travel with the team on their upcoming three-game road trip. Greg Pateryn will remain in the lineup.

Emelin will miss Saturday’s game vs. Colorado with a lower-body injury. Emelin will be replaced by Greg Pateryn, who will be making his season debut. Emelin is considered day-to-day.

Emelin was held off of the ice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game vs. Colorado. If Emelin is unable to play look for Jarred Tinordi or Greg Pateryn to play.

Emelin has been out since February 18th, but he will return tonight vs. the Lightning. Emelin has two goals and 11 assists (13 points) in 55 games this season.

There was some optimism that Emelin would be able to play on either Tuesday or Thursday, but the doctor said his shoulder is not 100% yet so he won’t be able to return until Saturday or next week.

Emelin has missed the last nine games with a shoulder injury, but the Canadiens expected to have him back on Tuesday or Thursday. Monitor his status in the Canadiens morning skate tomorrow.
