McKeown-Celero

Nashville, Tenn. (January 2, 2023) - Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the team has recalled defenseman Roland McKeown from Milwaukee (AHL).
McKeown, 26 (1/20/96), previously appeared in three games for Nashville from Dec. 12-15, averaging 13:44 of ice time with four blocked shots and six penalty minutes. In 25 games with the Admirals this season, the 6-foot-1, 195-pound blueliner has eight points (2g-6a) and a team-high +13 rating.

Originally drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the second round (50th overall) of the 2014 NHL Draft, McKeown is skating in his eighth professional season and first with the Predators organization. Prior to this season, McKeown appeared in 10 NHL games, all for Carolina in 2017-18, and won the Calder Cup with Charlotte in 2019.