Radulov missed Thursday’s practice, but will play Friday vs. the Wild. Radulov has had a strong start to the season, collecting 10 points (4G / 6A) in his first six contests, while skating primarily on the top line with Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn.
Radulov missed Tuesday’s game because of an illness and will be held out of the lineup on Friday as well. He won’t travel for Friday’s game, but the Canadiens return home for a game with the Maple Leafs on Saturday, so he could return to the lineup then.
Radulov missed the Canadiens’ morning skate and will not play on Tuesday due to an illness. With Radulov out, Philip Danault will be moved up to the Canadiens’ top line.
Radulov stayed home during the morning skate because of an illness, so his status for Tuesday’s game is in question. Consider Radulov as a game-time decision.
Radulov, 29, is mercurial character to say the least. He has not appeared in the NHL since 2011-12, when he abruptly left the Predators for the KHL. He spent the last five years in Russia, including the last four with CSKA Moscow. He had 23 goals and 42 assists (65 points) in 53 games last year and totalled 238 points (78G / 160A) in 181 games over that four-year span. He is a firecracker, but if he acts like a team player in Montreal, they may have just struck gold. There’s no denying the high-risk of this move though.
Many would say good riddance as Radulov became the butt of jokes in the NHL. His rights still lie with the Preds but don't expect him back in the NHL any time soon.
AK46 has guaranteed better offensive production going into Game 5.
Radulov hopes to bring some much needed offense back to the Preds.
Play defense.
Radulov officially makes his season debut tonight. Look for him on the second line with David Legwand and Patric Hornqvist.
Look for Radulov to make his season debut on the Legwand line.
No word on where Radulov plays but you can bet it's on either Mike Fisher or David Legwand's line.
