Predators Reduce Roster to 31

Nashville, Tenn. (October 2, 2016) - Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has assigned goaltender Jonas Gunnarsson, defensemen Alexandre Carrier, Jonathan-Ismael Diaby, Jack Dougherty, Matt Irwin and Trevor Murphy, and forwards Felix Girard, Max Gortz, Justin Kirkland, Michael Liambas, Adam Payerl, Jaynen Rissling, Trevor Smith and Harry Zolnierczyk to Milwaukee (AHL). The team also assigned 2016 third-round Entry Draft selection Frederic Allard to his junior team (Chicoutimi, QMJHL). In addition, goaltender Mark Visentin, defensemen Teddy Doherty, Eric Knodel and Jimmy Oligny, and forwards Gabryel Boudreau, Eric Robinson, Tylor Spink, Tyson Spink and Matt White have been released from their tryouts and are heading to Milwaukee's (AHL) training camp.

Nashville's training camp roster is now at 31 players - 19 forwards, nine defensemen and three goaltenders.
An updated roster is available here
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The Nashville Predators will play their second preseason home game on Tuesday, October 4, against the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:00 p.m. CT at Bridgestone Arena. The Preds close out the preseason on Saturday, October 8, against the Lightning in Tampa at 6:00 p.m. Both games can be listened to on the Predators flagship station, 102.5 The Game.
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