On Tuesday, the Nashville Predators placed forward Zack Stortini on waivers, while picking up tough guy Brian McGrattan off waivers from the Anaheim Ducks.
If Stortini clears waivers, he will be sent to the Milwaukee Admirals, a team he has played for before.
Chosen 94th overall by the Edmonton Oilers, Stortini split time between two American Hockey League cities after his junior career with the Sudbury Wolves ended. During the 2005-06 season, Stortini played for the Iowa Stars and the Admirals.
While Milwaukee has been affiliated with the Predators since the team’s first season, the Oilers used five AHL affiliates to house its prospects between 2005-07, including the Grand Rapid Griffins, Iowa Stars, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Hamilton Bulldogs and the Admirals.
Predators defenseman Kevin Klein played with Stortini in Milwaukee. Before Stortini was waived, Klein spoke about his former teammate.
“He is a great guy in the room,” Klein said, adding “He’s a great team guy. He was ...
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