Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi is getting closer to a return to game action. Josi participated in practice Monday, the fourth time he has skated with the team in the last five days. He has not played in a game since Oct. 4. “It’s always a slow process with a concussion; you have to go slow and see how you feel,” Josi said of the recovery process. “It takes a while. It’s been almost a month now and I’m excited to be back.”
Josi has missed the Predators last 10 games with a concussion suffered on October 4th. He has been cleared for contact, which suggest he will return to the lineup shortly. Josi was skating with Kevin Klein in practice this morning, which likely means rookie Seth Jones will stick with Shea Weber.
Josi practicing with Klein means that the Preds plan on keeping Seth Jones and Shea Weber together once Josi is able to return. Nashville doesn't play until Thursday, consider Josi questionable for that contest.
Josi won't be in the lineup tonight, but this is a positive sign that he is nearing a return.
Josi who has been out since October 4th, has yet to join his teammates for a practice but has been working out on his own. Predators head coach Barry Trotz says that Josi remains day-to-day. Don't expect a return from Josi until he rejoins his teammates. With the emergence of Seth Jones, the Predators will not rush Josi back.
Josi has missed the last three games with a concussion. He will return shortly he is cleared for contact, but that doesn't seem like it will be anytime soon.
Ryan Ellis will enter the lineup for Josi. He should be considered day-to-day.
Monitor his status prior to Tuesday's contest with the Wild. Ryan Ellis will enter the lineup should Josi be inactive.
Josi's status for Tuesday's contest is unknown, monitor his status tomorrow.
Josi scored five goals with 15 assists (18 points) in 48 games for Nashville last season. He just signed a seven year contract extension with the Preds this offseason. He is a key part of their blueline, so they can not afford to lose him for an extended period of time. Expect an update tomorrow.
Expect Josi to draw back into the lineup tomorrow. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
Josi is skating which is a good sign. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
Josi probably misses the next 2-3 games. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
Not a good sign for the injured Josi. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
Josi has been ruled out for a game. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
Josi is too injured to participate in team practice. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
Josi remains out of the lineup for tonight's game. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.
Jose scored a goal and four points in five games with the Milwaukee Admirals. He should play on the third pairing.
Jose scored a goal and four points in five games with the Milwaukee Admirals, spurring the callup. He could draw into the lineup tomorrow.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
