Released
The Predators have placed Matt Carle on unconditional waivers with the intention of terminating his contract.
Matt Carle News
Signing
The Predators signed Matt Carle to a one-year deal worth $700K.
Carle, 31, had nine points (2G / 7A) in 64 games with the Lightning last season. After spending four years in Tampa Bay, Carle reunites with head coach Peter Laviolette, who he played for during time in Philadelphia (2008-2012). Carle has offensive ability, but has only picked up 27 points (6G / 21A) in 123 games over the last two seasons.
Injury
Carle (undisclosed) is expected to be back in the Lightning lineup for Game 4.
Line Change
Injury
Carle (abdomen) is expected to return next week.
Carle has been out since January 15th after suffering a torn abductor muscle. Carle is five and a half weeks into a 6-8 week timeline. He has been practicing lately and his return to the Lightning’s blue line would be a huge boost. He won’t play tomorrow, but should be able to return next week.
Injury
Carle will miss 6-8 weeks with a torn abductor muscle.
Carle will undergo surgery to repair the torn abductor muscle in his abdomen. He will miss 6-8 weeks, which will give Nikita Nestero and Luke Witkowski a chance to carve out a larger role with the Lightning for the next month and a half at least.
Injury
Carle (undisclosed) is likely out through the All Star break.
Carle suffered an undisclosed injury on Thursday vs. the Oilers. He will not play tonight and likely won’t play on Tuesday vs. the Canucks. Thankfully for the Lightning, Victor Hedman is expected to return tonight.