The Predators have recalled winger Ozzy Wiesblatt from AHL Milwaukee, Nick Kieser of 102.5 The Game reports. No corresponding transaction is necessary since Nashville opened a roster spot in last night’s trade with the Penguins.
The Predators have made a pair of roster moves heading into their final game before the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Nick Kieser of 102.5 The Game relays (Twitter link) that Nashville has placed center Mark Jankowski on injured reserve.
The Predators recalled defenseman Spencer Stastney and right-winger Ozzy Wiesblatt from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday, per the AHL’s transactions log (stick taps to Nick Kieser of 102.5 The Game).
The Nashville Predators signed forward Ozzy Wiesblatt to a two-year, two-way contract on Friday, Lower Broad Hockey contributor Michael Gallagher reported on social media.
Egor Afanasyev has headed to San Jose in exchange for forward Ozzy Wiesblatt. In his three years in the Preds’ system, Afanasyev had one goal in 19 games with the Predators, as well as 52 goals and 61 assists in 187 regular-season games with the Milwaukee Admirals.
Ozzy Wiesblatt has been loaned to the Milwaukee Admirals. Wiesblatt, the 2020 San Jose Sharks’ first-round pick, has spent the entire season with the San Jose Barracuda.
Ozzy Wiesblatt will not be in the San Jose Barracuda line-up for a while. According to a source, the San Jose Sharks prospect will undergo meniscus surgery, and will be shelved for about a month.