News:Patric Hornqvist signed a five-year, $21.25 million contract with the Predators, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist is part of the Predators' plan for the future and they wanted to lock up the 26-year-old for the long run. He only played in 24 games this season due to injuries, accumulating four goals and 10 assists.
News:Patric Hornqvist (upper body injury) won't play in the Preds' last two games this season, Josh Cooper of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: As a result, Patric Hornqvist, who last suited up April 12, finishes up the season with 14 points in 24 games.
News:Patric Hornqvist (upper body) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Flames, Josh Cooper of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: The Predators are not contending for a playoff spot, so there is little reason for Patric Hornqvist to play unless he is 100 percent. Even then, with just two games remaining beyond Tuesday, Hornqvist's season may be over already.
News:Patric Hornqvist will miss the next two games due to an upper-body injury.
Analysis: Filip Forsberg will make his NHL debut in place of Patric Hornqvist on Sunday against Detroit. The Predators have another game Monday against Vancouver, which Hornqvist will also miss. Consider him day-to-day beyond Monday.
News:Patric Hornqvist (upper body) says he's ready to return, Tennessean writer Joshua Cooper reports.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist hasn't suited up since March 8, but he's off IR now and it sounds like barring a setback, he'll be able to rejoin the Preds' lineup Monday against the Oilers.
News:Patric Hornqvist (upper body) will not play against Columbus on Saturday, Tennessean writer Joshua Cooper reports.
Analysis: The team was hoping as recently as Friday that Patric Hornqvist would get back on the ice for Saturday's game, so he shouldn't be too far off from a return. Consider him day-to-day for now.
News:Patric Hornqvist (upper body) could be back in the lineup Saturday against Columbus, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist, who has missed the last seven games with the injury, skated with his teammates Friday and is listed as "possible" for Saturday's game. Keep him on your bench until he gets a game or two under his belt.
Preds' Hornqvist Still On Shelf With Upper Body Injury
News:Patric Hornqvist (upper body) has resumed skating but does not yet have a return date, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: Keep him on your fantasy bench for now.
News:Patric Hornqvist (upper body) will not meet the team at the conclusion of its current road trip (Tuesday at Columbus), but could return later in the week, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: The Preds open a four-game homestand Thursday against the Flames, followed by the Blue Jackets on Saturday, so look for Patric Hornqvist to possibly suit up for one (or both) of those contests.
Preds' Hornqvist (Upper Body) Out At Least Through Sunday
News: Predators coach Barry Trotz said Wednesday that Patric Hornqvist (upper body) will be out "at least through Edmonton" on Sunday, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: It's clear that Patric Hornqvist will be not be activated from injured reserve Friday, when eligible, but he can probably be considered day-to-day after Sunday.
News:Patric Hornqvist (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, The Tennessean reports.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist left Friday's game against the Oilers with an upper-body injury and missed Saturday's game against the Wild due to the injury. It is currently unknown how much time the winger will miss.
News:Patric Hornqvist (upper body) will not play in Saturday's game against the Wild, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist will also miss Tuesday's game against the Stars after suffering an upper-body injury Friday night. Beyond that, his status is questionable.
News:Patric Hornqvist exited Friday's game against the Oilers with an upper body injury and did not return.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist took a hit into the boards from Theo Peckham and headed to the locker room. Prior to suffering the injury, he contributed his third goal of the season on a Predators power play.
News:Patric Hornqvist isn't worried about the lone assist he's posted in four games since returning from a knee injury, the Tennessean reports. "As long as I get chances, I know it's going to go in sooner or later," Hornqvist said. "I can't get frustrated."
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist is definitely getting his chances - during Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Red Wings, Hornqvist fired three shots on goal and also had two other attempts blocked and one miss the net. Overall, he has 23 shots on goal since his return from injury, so at that rate, he's bound to find twine sooner or later. Keep him active in your fantasy lineup as long as he's healthy.
News:Patric Hornqvist (knee) will return to action Monday against the Avalanche, Predators radio announcer Tom Callahan reports.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist will suit up Monday, but since he has missed the last 10 games, his ice time will be limited. Hornqvist will be available to fantasy owners Monday, but it may be worth waiting until he is back in his regular role before re-inserting him into your lineup.
Predators' Hornqvist (Knee) Returns To Practice Sunday
News:Patric Hornqvist returned to his first full practice Sunday since suffering his knee injury on Jan. 26, The Tennessean's John Glennon reports. He is expected to be activated from IR on Monday
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist has played in just five games this season, recording four points. His return will give the Predators' anemic offense a boost. Hopefully that return will happen Monday. If not, he could return Tuesday against the Red Wings, as the Predators have a back-to-backer.
News:Patric Hornqvist (knee) will not play in Saturday's game against the Ducks, the Nashville Tennessean reports.
Analysis: A return late next week still seems like the best case scenario for Patric Hornqvist, so he'll probably miss games on Monday and Tuesday in addition to Saturday's contest. The Predators rank last in the NHL with 1.9 goals per game, but lead the league with only 1.6 goals allowed per game. When Hornqvist returns he should provide a nice boost to the team's struggling offense.
Preds' Hornqvist Skates, Eyes Possible Return Next Week
News:Patric Hornqvist (knee) took part in Thursday's optional morning skate, the Tennessean reports. Preds coach Barry Trotz indicated Hornqvist may return towards the end of next week, adding, "He's making good progress, he's working real hard."
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist, who has missed the last eight games with the injury, led the Preds with 27 goals last season. Since his injury, the team is really struggling offensively, having scored more than two goals in a game just once. Keep a close eye on his status.
News:Patric Hornqvist (knee) has resumed skating, the Tennessean reports. The team is hoping he'll return to practice early next week.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist had five points (1G, 4A) in five games before suffering the injury. For fantasy purposes, consider him week-to-week at this point.
News:Patric Hornqvist (sprained knee) has been working out with weights and on the exercise bike, the Tennessean reports. "He's doing quite well, he's moving along," Predators coach Barry Trotz said Wednesday. "Hopefully he'll get on the ice pretty shortly here."
Analysis: It was thought Patric Hornqvist's recovery would take three-to-four weeks after he suffered the sprained knee Jan. 26th. Trotz seems optimistic about Hornqvist's progress, so perhaps he'll be ready closer to the front end of that timetable.
News:Patric Hornqvist (sprained knee) is expected to be out three-to-four weeks, the Predators' official Twitter account reports.
Analysis: The lower body injury that Patric Hornqvist suffered Saturday is in fact a sprained knee, so he'll miss close to a month of action. A trip to IR may be in order so the team can add a winger from the AHL.
Preds' Hornqvist (Lower Body) Headed To Nashville For Evaluation
News:Patric Hornqvist (lower body) is headed back to Nashville for further evaluation, Joshua Cooper of the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: The injury occurred during Saturday's game against the Ducks, and Patric Hornqvist is out indefinitely. His examination in Nashville should yield a timetable for recovery.
News:Patric Hornqvist left Saturday's game against the Ducks after getting tangled up with Ryan Getzlaf, the Associated Press reports. Coach Barry Trotz says Hornqvist is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist left after playing 14 minutes, the first game he hasn't registered a point this season.
News:Patric Hornqvist scored a power-play goal and added two helpers against the Blues on Monday.
Analysis: Nashville doesn't have a ton on offense, but Patric Hornqvist is one of their better players, and they will hope he can have more games like this.
News:Patric Hornqvist has signed with Swiss club Fribourg-Gotteron for the upcoming Spengler Cup, reports NBC Sports.
Analysis: He's been bouncing around Europe, first with Martigny in Switzerland and then with Djurgardens in Sweden. The Spengler Cup is a marquee event this year, particularly with all of the NHLers working in Europe this year. He's one of the Preds' most consistent goal scorers the last three years and he should help Fribourg in the tournament.
Preds' Hornqvist Opts Out Of Contract With Swiss Team
News:Patric Hornqvist chose not to extend his contract with HC Red Ice Martigny-Verbier-Entremont of the Swiss second division, EliteProspects.com reports.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist was one of the Swiss club's most productive players, charting seven goals and seven assists in nine games. He will look for an opportunity to play elsewhere as the lockout drags on.
Nashville's Hornqvist Gets Two Points In Loss Friday
News:Patric Hornqvist picked up two helpers Friday night as Nashville fell to Phoenix 4-3 in overtime in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinal series.
Analysis: Friday's game was certainly his best of the playoffs so far, as he finished the night with a plus-1 rating and eight shots on net. Through six playoff games, Patric Hornqvist has three assists with a plus-3 rating.
News:Patric Hornqvist scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's loss to the Oilers, giving him six goals in his last eight contests.
Analysis: Playmaking hasn't been a strength for Patric Hornqvist this year -- he had 27 assists to 21 goals last season, but has just 13 assists against 24 goals in this campaign -- but he's been burying the puck of late for a Nashville team that needs it. It'll be interesting to see how the Preds handle the integration of Alexander Radulov, and how that impacts Hornqvist's ice time.
News:Patric Hornqvist reached the 20-goal plateau for the third consecutive season on Tuesday, scoring a pair of goals in a losing effort as the Preds fell to the Kings 5-4.
Analysis: Despite the loss, Patric Hornqvist showed great chemistry with linemates David Legwand and Andrei Kostitsyn. Hopefully this will also be enough to pick up his assist total, which currently sits at just 12, down from 27 last season. Regardless, Hornqvist remains one of the key cogs in the Preds' offense and is fair game for fantasy rosters in medium to deeper formats.
News:Patric Hornqvist grabbed his first goal since returning from an upper body injury, notching the game-winner Monday against Los Angeles.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist will crack 20 goals on the season, but he likely won't approach the 30 goals from two seasons earlier. Expect him to factor into the modest Nashville attack as the Preds plow toward the postseason, but he can be a streaky performer.
Preds' Hornqvist (Upper Body) Expected Back Saturday
News:Patric Hornqvist (upper body) is expected to return Saturday against the Sharks, according to the Predators' official site.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist will return to a top-six role once he's back in the lineup, likely on the Preds' second line with David Legwand and Craig Smith. He had 10 points in nine games prior to the injury, so you'll want to get him back into your fantasy lineups as soon as he's back on the ice. Monitor carefully.
Trotz Hopes Hornqvist To Return Saturday For Preds
News:Patric Hornqvist (upper body) will likely miss Thursday's game when the Preds host the Blues, Joshua Cooper of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist has not played since Feb. 11, but is approaching his return, likely this weekend. As long as he is healthy upon returning, he could be a good pickup with 29 points on the season.
News:Patric Hornqvist (upper body) is unlikely to play Tuesday against Vancouver but could return later in the week, according to The Tennessean.
Analysis: "[Patric Hornqvist]'s skating," coach Barry Trotz said after practice Monday. "He's really day to day. He's getting his legs back under him. I'm saying probably Thursday would be a fairly good call." Keep Hornqvist on your fantasy bench until he gets the green light to return.
Preds' Hornqvist Back On Skates, Could Play Tuesday
News:Patric Hornqvist (upper body) has resumed skating and could play Tuesday against Vancouver, according to The Tennessean.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist will miss his third consecutive game Sunday against Dallas after suffering the injury Feb. 11 at Boston. Keep him on your fantasy bench until he's ready to rejoin the lineup.
News:Patric Hornqvist, who sustained an upper-body injury during Saturday's game at Boston, will not play Friday when Nashville visits Detroit, according to The Tennessean.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist was heading into the game doubtful after missing Tuesday's contest and not practicing all week, and this makes it official. Considering he's not practicing yet, we'd have to consider him questionable at best for Sunday's contest against the Stars.
News:Patric Hornqvist (upper body) is doubtful for Friday's game against Detroit, Joshua Cooper of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: A tough break for the Preds, as Patric Hornqvist had recorded 10 points in his nine previous games prior to suffering his injury.
News:Patric Hornqvist will not play Tuesday against Chicago because of an upper-body injury, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist has been playing better hockey lately as well. Tough blow for the Predators.
News:Patric Hornqvist recorded an assist during Tuesday's 4-3 OT loss to the Canucks, giving him seven points (3G, 4A) in his last seven games.
Analysis: The Preds have been waiting all season for Patric Hornqvist to show more consistency, and he's finally coming around. He is currently second in team scoring for the Preds with 15 goals - just one behind Mike Fisher - and second in shots with 149 - just three behind Shea Weber.
Preds' Hornqvist Scores Two, Including Game-Winner
News:Patric Hornqvist fired seven shots and scored twice on the power play in Saturday's win over Carolina.
Analysis: One of the snipes was the game-winner. The goals are his first in his last seven and just his third and fourth in his last 27 games. He does have four points in his last three games, though. Small consolation -- you probably have him stapled to your bench.
News:Patric Hornqvist picked up two helpers against Calgary on Sunday, giving him 16 points on the season.
Analysis: Like many of his Nashville brethren, scoring has not been easy for Patric Hornqvist this season. He had only scored one point in the 10 games before this one, and he has a total of five points since picking up three assists November 9.
News:Patric Hornqvist scored a goal Thursday night as the Preds pulled off a dramatic come-from-behind win, defeating Columbus 4-3 in overtime.
Analysis: The Preds trailed by two goals with about 90 seconds remaining in the third period, but Patric Hornqvist kicked off a furious rally with his eighth goal of the season with just 1:36 remaining. This was followed by Sergei Kostitsyn's game-tying goal with just 12 seconds left, and Colin Wilson's game-winner 1:45 into the extra frame. Other than a six-game scoring streak in late October-early November, Hornqvist has not had much to be proud of this season, scoring-wise. Hopefully Thursday's contest is an indication he's turned the corner.
News:Patric Hornqvist has zero points in six games since registering three assists in a game against Anaheim earlier this month.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist now has just 11 points (7G, 4A) in 20 games, which would put him just under the 48 points he scored last season if he maintains the same pace. Bottom line, Hornqvist has been a disappointment since scoring 30 goals two seasons ago, and the Preds desperately need him to step up his game if they want to compete in the Western Conference. Having said that - keep an eye on him in the next few games, as Hornqvist was recently reunited with David Legwand, his regular centerman with whom he showed a lot of chemistry earlier in the season.
News:Patric Hornqvist scored a goal with 1:21 remaining in the third period of Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Kings. It was the sixth straight game in which he'd scored at least one goal, tying a franchise record previously set by J.P. Dumont and Alex Radulov.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist has rebounded nicely from a seven-game pointless drought to start the season. "We are throwing so much more pucks at the net," Hornqvist said. "I think we are averaging 25 or 30 shots now. At the start of the season we were averaging under 20, so it makes more pucks for me to work with. I get a little lucky in front and I feel good. That probably was the difference from the start of the season." Hornqvist scored 30 goals two seasons ago, and seems well on his way to reaching that plateau again this year. Make sure he's in your lineup every time he takes to the ice.
News:Patric Hornqvist's second-period goal during Saturday's 4-3 OT win against the Sharks put him one shy of tying the Preds' franchise record of goals in six straight games.
Analysis: "He has lots of courage," coach Barry Trotz said of Patric Hornqvist. "He's really fearless. He's our version of Tomas Holmstrom. He's going to the net and he's getting rewarded." Hornqvist was held off the scoresheet in seven consecutive games to start the season, but he's really heating up now. He deserves to be on your fantasy radar - go see if he's available.
News:Patric Hornqvist found the back of the net twice, including a power-play tally, Monday against Chicago.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist now has four goals on the season, and is the only real 30-goal threat on a Nashville team that relies on defense and goaltending to win.
News:Patric Hornqvist's playing time has been limited, partly because of an injured foot and partly because of his performance, the Leaf Chroncicle reports.
Analysis: "I think health is hindering his performance a little bit", said coach Barry Trotz, "You never want to use that as an excuse, but I know in this case that's a fact". Patric Hornqvist had over 15 minutes per game of ice team each of the last two seasons, but is averaging only 12:32 this year. He has yet to record a point and his owners might want to explore other options until Hornqvist finds his stride. The injury is not serious, but it seems to be affecting the 24-year-old Swede.
Preds' Hornqvist Misses Practice Wednesday, Should Play Thursday
News:Patric Hornqvist, who missed practice Wednesday, is expected to play Thursday against Vancouver, according to the Tennessean.
Analysis: We suspect Patric Hornqvist is still bothered by the lingering effects of a lower body injury that forced him to miss a game last week, but it's obviously not enough to keep him out of Thursday's tilt with the Canucks. He's safe to use for fantasy purposes, but keep in mind he's still seeing checking-line minutes so manage your expectations accordingly.
News:Patric Hornqvist was not on the ice for practice Wednesday, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: No details are available yet to explain his absence. However, Patric Hornqvist was bothered by a lower body injury last week that caused him to miss the team's home opener against Phoenix. Whether this has anything to do with him missing practice Wednesday remains to be seen. Consider him questionable for Thursday's game against the Canucks.
News:Patric Hornqvist saw 10:45 worth of ice time Monday night against Edmonton, his second consecutive game back in the lineup after missing last Thursday's game with a lower body injury.
Analysis: Although seeing him back in the lineup is a good thing for fantasy owners, he's still not seeing the kind of minutes he did the last two seasons when he averaged more than 15 minutes per contest. In addition, he's currently playing on a checking line with Blake Geoffrion and Matt Halischuk, so that further limits his fantasy appeal. There are better fantasy options out there right now - go find one.
News:Patric Hornqvist (lower body) missed the morning skate and said he's a game-time decision for Monday night's game, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: The exact nature of his ailment remains unknown, but Patric Hornqvist was dropped to the third line Saturday and may not be ready for a full share of minutes even if he suits up Monday.
News:Patric Hornqvist (lower body) returned to the lineup Saturday night against the Devils. However, he did not see significant ice time, skating just 9:32 with zero shots on goal.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist usually plays on one of the Preds' top two scoring lines, but Saturday he played mostly on a checking line with Blake Geoffrion and the newly-acquired Brian McGrattan. It's unclear whether his injury is still affecting him, or if he's in coach Barry Trotz's doghouse for some reason. Keep an eye on his ice time starting next game - Monday against Edmonton - and put him in your fantasy lineup only if he's seeing top-six minutes.
News:Patric Hornqvist (lower body) will try to take the morning skate in the hopes of playing Saturday night against the Devils, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: He'll be a game-time decision so don't rush him back into your fantasy rosters just yet. Keep him on your bench until it's confirmed he is back and 100 percent healthy.
News:Patric Hornqvist (lower body) missed practice Friday but has not yet been ruled out for Saturday's game against New Jersey, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis:Patric Hornqvist missed Thursday's 4-2 loss to Phoenix with the injury after being held pointless in the Preds' first two games. Consider him day-to-day until you see his name appear in a boxscore.
News:Patric Hornqvist will be a game-time decision Thursday due to a lower body injury, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: He's been held scoreless through two games, but the Preds' sniper could make a push back toward the 30-goal mark this season if the young offensive talent around him makes strides.
News: Hornqvist scored two goals and added an assist as Nashville clinched a playoff birth with a 4-1 win over Columbus on Friday night.
Analysis: The goals were his 20th and 21st on the year. Hornqvist has been on fire of late, having scored three goals and added 11 assists over his last 10 games.
News: Hornqvist pocketed two assists for the third game in his last five starts as Nashville beat Dallas on Saturday night.
Analysis: His seven points in those five games have come despite a paucity of ice time; he's averaged just 12:45 over that span.
News: Hornqvist escaped suspension for his hit Thursday on the Bruins' Tyler Seguin, but was fined $2,500, according to the Tennessean.
Analysis: This is good news for both the Preds and fantasy owners alike, as Hornqvist is currently fifth in team scoring (18G, 16A) and will be needed as the ninth-place Preds continue their pursuit of the eighth and final playoff spot in the West.
News: Hornqvist, who missed Monday's practice due to an illness, returned to the lineup Tuesday, but logged just 10:38 of ice time in the Predators' 3-2 overtime loss to the Sharks, Joshua Cooper of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: Counting Tuesday's game, Hornqvist is averaging 15:57 of ice time this season. So, given his low amount of minutes from Tuesday, we're left wondering if maybe he is still sick. At any rate, the winger should be benched in fantasy hockey considering he has just one goal and zero assists over the past two weeks of play.
News: Hornqvist is sick and did not practice Monday, Joshua Cooper of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: This was more than just precautionary; there seems to be a legitimate chance that Hornqvist misses Tuesday's game against the Sharks. He's questionable for now, but we should learn more after the morning skate.
News: Hornqvist notched a goal and an assist Saturday in a win over the Avalanche.
Analysis: He had only two points in his previous eight games. He's on a pace that will see him come just short of his bests (goals and points) from last season.
News: Hornqvist had a pair of goals in Tuesday's win over Phoenix.
Analysis: It hasn't been pretty most of the season, but Hornqvist is now up to 15 goals. Yet the fact he only has 10 assists on the season really limits his overall value.
News: Hornqvist stretched his goal-scoring streak to four games with two tallies Thursday against Los Angeles.
Analysis: Hornqvist got off to an awful slow start to the season, but he's turning it on now. Still, 22 points in 37 games is far less than was expected out of him after last year.
News: Hornqvist scored is 10th goal on the power play and added an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over Columbus.
Analysis: Hornqvist extended his scoring streak to two games and three points (2G, 1A) after going scoreless in his previous five. Hornqvist tied for the team lead with five shots Sunday, but his season scoring percentage is at 7.2 percent after scoring at a 10.9 percent clip in 2009-10.
News: Hornqvist scored his ninth goal of the season among four shots Friday in a 4-1 win over the Wild.
Analysis: Hornqvist fired 14 shots in his last game, but came up empty on all of them. His score on New Year's Eve effectively snapped a four-game pointless streak.
News: Hornqvist fired 14 missed shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Dallas.
Analysis: No, that is not a typo. Dallas netminder Andrew Raycroft denied 14 shots from the stick of Hornqvist in what had to have been a frustrating night for the 23-year-old Swede. By failing to solve Raycroft despite the peppering of shots, Hornqvist increased his pointless streak to four games.
News: Hornqvist has no points in two games since returning from an upper-body injury Wednesday against Chicago.
Analysis: He's back playing his usual 15-17 minutes per night with no reports of any lingering injury issues. It appears safe to get him back into your fantasy lineups at this point.
News: Hornqvist (upper body) is expected to play Wednesday against Chicago, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: With just 15 points (8G, 7A) in 29 games, Hornqvist isn't scoring at nearly the pace he was last season when he cracked the 50-point barrier, giving him fantasy value in only medium to deeper leagues. Regardless, feel free to get him back in your lineups if you do rely on him.
News: Hornqvist (upper body) took part in the Preds' optional skate Monday and said he feels healthy enough to play Wednesday against Chicago, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: Hornqvist, the team's leading goal scorer from a year ago, has been out the past two games but looks set to play on Wednesday.
Preds' Hornqvist Could Return From Upper Body Injury Wednesday
News: Hornqvist (upper body) is expected to be back in the lineup very soon, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: The fact that Nashville recently sent Steve Begin back to AHL Milwaukee is a good sign that either Hornqvist or David Legwand (lower body) is set to return. It's unclear where both are in their recoveries from injuries, but we expect at least one to play Wednesday against Chicago.
News: Hornqvist (upper body) will not play in Friday's game against the Devils, Josh Cooper of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: Hornqvist will miss his second straight game Friday, but it is not clear how much longer he will be out. Hornqvist remains day-to-day.
News: Hornqvist was a late scratch for Wednesday's game against San Jose with an upper body injury, Associated Press reports.
Analysis: He's been a disappointment after a 51-point campaign last season. Hornqvist's struggles are a part of the Preds' big-picture issues -- including a floundering power-play and generally inconsistent play at the offensive end. He's still just 23, so streaky play shouldn't be that surprising. Consider him day-to-day with the injury at this time.
News: Hornqvist scored two goals Monday in the win over the Islanders.
Analysis: Hornqvist has been quite inconsistent this season and has frustrated owners looking to see another 30-goal season from the young Swede. He has three goals in December, but they are sandwiched around four other games in which he didn't register a point. Use him if you need to, but be wise to have a quick trigger finger in weekly leagues.
News: Hornqvist was moved off the top line during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Phoenix, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: Hornqvist spent most of the night skating on a line with Nick Spaling and J.P. Dumont and saw just 12:52 of ice time, his second-lowest total of the season. Previously, Hornqvist had been skating on the first unit with Cal O'Reilly and Steve Sullivan, but had not scored a goal since November 7 and coach Barry Trotz decided to make a change. "We really depended on O'Reilly's line in the first 20 games because we had injuries in the middle," Trotz said. "I thought they needed a change. They were looking a little haggard." Hornqvist's demotion certainly does not bode well for his fantasy value, which has already taken a hit this season given his lack of productivity. He has just 12 points (5 G, 7 A) in 23 games, which is well short of the 50-point pace he set for himself last season. Fantasy owners should probably bench him until he rediscovers his scoring touch.
News: Hornqvist launched five shots on goal in Monday's loss to Columbus but has just one point in the last five games.
Analysis: Hornqvist has been streaky with just two goals since October 21. Nashville's been a bit up and down of late, but he's been seeing power play chances and putting pucks on net. Temper your expectations, but he is skilled enough to break out of this funk.
News: Hornqvist has underachieved so far this season, with five points (4G, 1A) in 12 games, and just one goal in his last six games.
Analysis: This puts him on pace for 30-35 points this season, which would be well short of the 51 he registered last year. However, Hornqvist continues to see top-six minutes, averaging over 16 minutes of ice time per night, with over three minutes coming on the power play. It's possible that losing Jason Arnott as his center this year may be affecting his totals. Keep monitoring his performance, and don't hesitiate to put him on your fantasy bench if you've got someone else who's more productive.
News: Hornqvist scored his third goal of the season in Thursday's loss to the Pens.
Analysis: The 230th and last player chosen in the 2005 draft, Hornqvist beat Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury with a quick-release shot to give the Preds an early third-period lead. He saw less than 15 minutes of ice, but almost four minutes of that (3:45) came on the power play.
News: Hornqvist recorded a power-play goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over St. Louis.
Analysis: Hornqvist excelled in 2009-10, his first full season, with 30 goals and 21 assists in 80 games. Better yet, he's showing no signs of slowing down as one of Nashville's best young skaters.
Predators' Hornqvist Fully Healed From Hand Injury
News: Hornqvist is fully recovered from a broken hand suffered before last year's playoffs, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: As the hand healed over the summer, Hornqvist said he did not let it cut into his conditioning program. He comes into training camp armed with a new three-year, $9.25 million contract and he says he's ready to start earning it. "I need to produce more and more goals and more and more points and be one of the top guys on the team to score," Hornqvist said. "Hopefully I will step up and do my work." Hornqvist will once again play on one of the Preds' top two lines this season, but we don't expect him to top last year's totals by much. Draft him with 55 points in mind, and be pleasantly surprised with anything more than that.
News: The Predators signed Hornqvist to a three-year, $9.25 million contract on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Hornqvist led the team with 30 goals last season, after tallying just two the year before. He will once again line up as the Preds' first-line left winger, but the departure of linemate Jason Arnott will make matching last year's totals a tough task.
News: The Predators got top goal scorer Patric Hornqvist back for Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Blackhawks for the first time since he played 13 minutes in the Predators' 4-1 victory to open this series. He provided an immediate boost to Nashville's anemic power-play unit, assisting on Jason Arnott's goal on the Predators' second advantage of the game. Unfortunately, he finished at minus-2 in 13:19 as Nashville was eliminated from the playoffs.
Analysis: It's a shame Hornqvist couldn't make a bigger impact in the postseason after having a breakout season in 2009-10. He finally lived up to the Predators' expectations and has become a steal as a former seventh-round draft pick. Hornqvist, who scored 30 goals in 80 games, will be a nice mid-round Fantasy selection on Draft Day 2010.
News: Predators RW Patric Hornqvist did not play in Game 5 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Blackhawks on Saturday due to an upper-body injury. He's missed the last four games of the series.
Analysis: Hornqvist sat out the regular-season finale with an undisclosed injury, so we can only imagine it is related. Hornqvist was one of the NHL's best-scoring forwards from December through the end of the season. It finally clicked for the former seventh-round pick and he developed into the scoring presence Nashville sought since losing Alex Radulov two summers ago. Hornqvist will once again be a 30-goal threat heading into 2010-11 and a No. 4 Fantasy forward with room to grow.
News: Predators RW Patric Hornqvist was a scratch for Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Blackhawks on Thursday due to an upper-body injury. He's missed the last three games of the series.
Analysis: Hornqvist sat out the regular-season finale with an undisclosed injury, so we can only imagine it is related. Hornqvist was one of the NHL's best-scoring forwards from December through the end of the season. It finally clicked for the former seventh-round pick and he developed into the scoring presence Nashville sought since losing Alex Radulov two summers ago. Hornqvist will once again be a 30-goal threat heading into 2010-11 and a No. 4 Fantasy forward with room to grow.
News: Predators RW Patric Hornqvist did not play in Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Blackhawks on Tuesday due to an upper-body injury. He's missed the last two games of the series.
Analysis: Hornqvist sat out the regular-season finale with an undisclosed injury, so we can only imagine it is related. Hornqvist was one of the NHL's best-scoring forwards from December through the end of the season. It finally clicked for the former seventh-round pick and he developed into the scoring presence Nashville sought since losing Alex Radulov two summers ago. Hornqvist will once again be a 30-goal threat heading into 2010-11 and a No. 4 Fantasy forward with room to grow.
News: Predators RW Patric Hornqvist, originally hurt April 7 when hit by teammate Shea Weber's slap shot, played only 13 minutes in the first game of Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Blackhawks in what was called a malfunction with his skate. But he was scratched before the second game, and Nashville couldn't replace the Swede, who tied for the team-lead with 51 points by camping in front of the crease and drawing penalties. Hornqvist only watched Monday's optional skate, and both he and Trotz called him day-to-day. "It's frustrating," Hornqvist said. "Everybody wants to play in this locker room. ... That's life. Sometimes you get hurt."
Analysis: Hornqvist sat out the regular-season finale with an undisclosed injury, so we can only imagine it is related. Hornqvist was one of the NHL's best-scoring forwards from December through the end of the season. It finally clicked for the former seventh-round pick and he developed into the scoring presence Nashville sought since losing Alex Radulov two summers ago. Hornqvist will once again be a 30-goal threat heading into 2010-11 and a No. 4 Fantasy forward with room to grow.
News: Predators RW Patric Hornqvist returned to the ice for Friday's Eastern Conference quarterfinals game against the Blackhawks after sitting out Saturday's regular season finale due to an undisclosed injury. Hornqvist took part in 21 shifts, finishing at even with two hits, going 0 for 1 on faceoffs. Nashville won 4-1.
Analysis: With 30 goals and 21 assists on the season, Hornqvist is a viable Fantasy starter when healthy.
News: Predators RW Patric Hornqvist (undisclosed) missed Nashville's regular season finale on Saturday.
Analysis: With the Predators preparing for a playoff run, management is probably just resting Hornqvist for the playoffs. He remains a viable Fantasy start in most leagues when healthy.
News: Predators RW Patric Hornqvist left during the second period of Wednesday's game against the Coyotes after being hit by a shot from Phoenix's Shea Weber. Hornqvist did not return. He finished at even without a point.
Analysis: With 30 goals and 21 assists on the season, Hornqvist was a viable Fantasy starter when healthy.
News: Fans started tossing caps onto the ice, celebrating what they thought was a hat trick by Nashville captain Jason Arnott. Patric Hornqvist actually had tipped in two of those goals, which Arnott knew. "I was laughing on the bench," Arnott said. "I knew he tipped it so nothing you can do. But it's good spirits to get our crowd into it. They haven't had much to cheer about of late at home. It's nice to see they're still behind us and still love it." Hornqvist finished with two power-play goals and an assist to help the Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on Thursday. Hornqvist understood the confusion because he said he knows it can be so hard to see if he tipped the puck or not. "I touched those two, and I'm happy for the team because we got a huge win," Hornqvist said.
Analysis: Hornqvist has a team-leading 23 goals. Hornqvist, a Swedish Olympian, also leads Nashville with eight power-play goals. He has been a scoring machine since December with 18 goals in his last 29 games. It has just clicked for the Swedish forward and he has become a nice start in Fantasy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Predators RW Patric Hornqvist has 21 points (14 goals, seven assists) in his last 18 games. He is the third player in the franchise history to score 20 goals in fewer than 50 games after scoring Thursday against the Coyotes.
Analysis: Hornqvist has been one of the NHL's best players since December and is enjoying quite a breakout run. This is the type of production Nashville thought they would get from the overseas import during his rookie season in 2008-09. While it has been a longer road than anticipated, Nashville is just glad Hornqvist has finally showed up. Keep Hornqvist active in Fantasy.
News:Patric Hornqvist scored with 6:22 left, and Dan Ellis made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season in the Nashville Predators' 1-0 victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday night. Steve Sullivan set up the goal, gaining control behind the net and feeding Hornqvist at the edge of the crease. Hornqvist knocked the puck past Miikka Kiprusoff for his team-high 19th goal of the season and sixth in his last six games.
Analysis: Hornqvist has been on fire since December. He has 14 goals and 20 points in his last 21 games. He is playing as good as anybody in the NHL right now and has emerged as a viable Fantasy start.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Predators RW Patric Hornqvist has scored goals in four of his last five games (five total) and for the 12th time in his last 14 games. He had a goal and an assist against Edmonton on Tuesday, giving him 18 points (12 goals, six assists) in his last 15 games. Hornqvist leads the team in points against Edmonton this season with six points (three goals, three assists) in three games.
Analysis: The Predators are finally getting the type of production from Hornqvist they thought they would get in 2008-09, his first season in the NHL. However, the Swedish League star had trouble transitioning to North American hockey. He struggled somewhat to begin the 2009-10 campaign, but he has been on a roll since mid-December and has become a nice Fantasy start.
News: Predators RW Patric Hornqvist scored two power-play goals and had an assist on Thursday against the Hurricanes. Shea Weber's slap shot in the high slot went over the post, and Hornqvist tapped in his 15th this season. The power-play goal gave Nashville a 2-1 edge with 24 seconds left in the first. Hornqvist pushed the score to 4-1 11:16 into the third.
Analysis: Hornqvist has five goals and two assists in his last six games. He is up to 16 goals and 26 points in 43 contests. Hornqvist has been a totally different player for Nashville in 2009-10 than last season, when he was expected to be a rookie sensation and fell way short of those expectations. Hornqvist has 11 goals and 16 points in his last 17 games and is starting to move up the Fantasy ladder.
News: Nashville RW Patric Hornqvist scored his 12th goal of the season on Tuesday in a 4-3 win at St. Louis. Hornqvist's goal came on a tip-in on Tuesday in the first period. It was his 20th overall point.
Analysis: Hornqvist had been on a nice tear about a week ago, getting seven points in a four-game span. He had failed to record a point in his previous two games, but was back on track Tuesday with a goal. He has been more productive than expected this season but is still just a low-end Fantasy option.
News:Patric Hornqvist scored two goals and had an assist to help the Nashville Predators win their third straight game, 6-3 over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Nashville went up 4-2 midway through the second period when Hornqvist finished off a nice three-way passing play from Jason Arnott and J.P. Dumont. The Predators had their only power-play goal with three seconds left in the second period when Hornqvist tipped in Ryan Suter's shot for a 5-3 lead.
Analysis: Hornqvist has four goals in his last three games and five in his last six. Hornqvist already has a career-high 10 goals and 17 points in his first full season in the NHL. Unfortunately, he did most of his damage early in the season before going cold in November. Hornqvist is starting to heat up again, but he still has low-end Fantasy appeal until further notice.
News: Predators RW Patric Hornqvist scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 on Tuesday against the Lightning. Hornqvist's goal at 12:22 of the second period prompted Lightning coach Rick Tocchet to pull Antero Niittymaki and replace him with Mike Smith. Hornqvist has scored in two straight games and three of five.
Analysis: Hornqvist already has a career-high eight goals and 14 points in his first full season in the NHL. Unfortunately, he did most of his damage early in the season before going cold in November. Hornqvist is starting to heat up again, but he still has low-end Fantasy appeal until further notice.
News: Predators RW Patric Hornqvist scored his fourth goal of the season Tuesday in a loss to the Sharks.
Analysis: As expected for a 22-year-old, Hornqvist's numbers have been all over the place this season. He has the potential to be a contributor in most leagues, but until he shows some more consistency, he is only worth worrying about in deeper formats.
News: Nashville RW Patric Hornqvist scored his third goal of the season on Saturday in a 4-2 win over the Stars. He increased his points total to eight on the season. His goal ended up being a game-winner, scored 10:59 into the third period on a wrist shot.
Analysis: Hornqvist got off to a blazing hot start to the season but has slumped for the most part since. He was picked up in many leagues early on but is now active in only 10 percent of them. Keep using him just as a low-end option.
News: The Tennessean reports that Predators coach Barry Trotz tweaked the lines at practice on Tuesday. The lines were RW Steve Sullivan, C Colin Wilson and RW Patric Hornqvist; C David Legwand, RW J.P. Dumont and C Dave Scatchard; and RW Martin Erat, C Mike Santorelli and RW Joel Ward. "We're trying to get on something that maybe works," Trotz said. "Not that you don't have a game plan, but sometimes you throw things together."
Analysis: With the offensive struggles in Nashville right now, it's really not clear which two lines are the scoring lines and which is the checking line, so it's a little difficult to predict any change in Fantasy value for these guys just yet. Dumont remains the most Fantasy-viable member of the group as a low-end starting forward in 12-team leagues, while Sullivan is definitely worth using in deeper leagues. Hornqvist, Erat, Legwand and Wilson are stashable bench options in larger formats. The other three have minimal value.
News: After putting up four points in his first two games of the season, Predators RW Patric Hornqvist has just one assist in his last four contests.
Analysis: Hornqvist was a hot pickup after his sizzling start, but he disappointed last season, which makes this little slump not entirely surprising. Continue to follow him closely over the next couple of weeks, but don't add him just yet outside of deeper formats.
News: Predators RW Patric Hornqvist scored twice and added an assist in Thursday's win over the Avalanche.
Analysis: Hornqvist disappointed last season after coming over from Europe, but he's now already matched his goal total from 2008-09. Watch his numbers over the next couple of weeks and grab him in deeper leagues if he shows continued signs of contributing offensively.
News:The Sports Xchange reports RW Patric Hornqvist was expected to bring his scoring touch from Europe to the Predators in 2008-09. It didn't happen. Hornqvist played in only 28 games, spending the rest of the season with the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League. He had only seven points (two goals) with the Predators.
Analysis: General manager David Poile thinks that Hornqvist has found his scoring touch in the minors and will give him another shot at making the team in the fall. Hornqvist, a 2005 seventh-round pick, had 17 goals and 35 points in 49 games with the Admirals. Hornqvist was a decorated scorer in the Swedish Elite League before coming to North America. If he can get back to his roots, Hornqvist can do some serious damage in the NHL. Until that time, however, he doesn't have much Fantasy appeal heading into 2009-10.
News: The Predators reassigned Patric Hornqvist to Milwaukee of the American Hockey League on Saturday. He was called up just over a week ago.
Analysis: Hornqvist is one of the top prospects in the Nashville organization but is only getting called up for a little while at a time at the moment. He can be owned in long-term keeper leagues, but can't be used as anything else.
News: The Predators have recalled RW Patric Hornqvist from the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL.
Analysis: Hornqvist had seven points in 15 games while up with the Predators earlier this season and has 23 points and 28 PIM in 33 AHL games. He is a highly-touted prospect for the Predators, but remains just a long-term Fantasy keeper for the time being.
News: Predators right wing prospect Patric Hornqvist has three goals and two assists in 10 January games for Milwaukee of the AHL. He has seven goals, 12 assists and 26 penalty minutes in 29 games since his demotion from the NHL.
Analysis: Hornqvist is a highly-touted prospect for the Predators, but when he was struggling to begin his NHL career, the team felt he needed to boost his confidence in the minors. He should be back at some point in 2008-09, but still remains just a long-term Fantasy keeper for the time being.
News: Predators RW prospect Patric Hornqvist has managed three goals and four assists in 11 games since his demotion to Milwaukee of the AHL in late November.
Analysis: Hornqvist is a highly-touted prospect for the Predators, but when he was struggling to begin his NHL career, the team felt he needed to boost his confidence in the minors. He should be back at some point in 2008-09, but still remains just a long-term Fantasy keeper for the time being.
News: The Nashville Predators have sent rookie forwards Patric Hornqvist and Ryan Jones to the AHL.
Analysis: Hornqvist is a highly-touted rookie who was playing on the top line a bit this season and will probably be back at some point in 2009. Continue to consider him a nice long-term keeper for now. Jones has six points this season and remains a low-end Fantasy reserve.
News: Predators RW Patric Hornqvist recorded two assists in a 5-4 win over the Kings on Saturday night.
Analysis: Hornqvist is a highly-touted rookie, but he'll need to improve on his plus/minus rating if he's going to stick around on the top pairing in Nashville. He's at minus-4 right now, which is probably why he's playing only 13:34 a contest. Continue to consider him nothing more than a long-term keeper for now.
News: Predators RW Patric Hornqvist scored his first NHL goal during Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Stars. Hornqvist tied it at 2 when his shot from the point glanced off the stick of Stephane Robidas and through the pads of Marty Turco at 9:04 of the second period.
Analysis: It took Hornqvist four games to get on the board, but he finally notched his first NHL point. He has been situated on the team's top line and is hoping to settle there for the long run. The 21-year-old could be a contender for the Calder, but remains more of a Fantasy reserve and player to watch at this time.
News:The Tennessean reports that Predators rookie RW Patric Hornqvist has pretty much secured a roster spot and is expected to replace Alexander Radulov, who left for the Contintental Hockey League (Russia), on the team's top scoring line with J.P. Dumont and Jason Arnott. " I would say he's pretty safe, based on the fact he plays a pro-style game," coach Barry Trotz said. "He hasn't scored a lot, but he hunts down the puck and makes quality plays. I think he leads the team in shots, so there's a good feeling he's going to be able to adjust."
Analysis: Hornqvist is in his first NHL season after defecting from the Swedish Elite League. His ability to play in the SEL should help him transition well for the rigors of the NHL. The 21-year-old could be a contender for the Calder, but remains more of a Fantasy reserve and player to watch at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Predators RW Patric Hornqvist and RW Ryan Jones both remind the coaching staff of Flyers forward Scott Hartnell. And that's a good thing for the duo. They both liked to play down low and in front of the net, something that has been missing since Hartnell was traded to Philadelphia.
Analysis: Hornqvist has one goal and one assist in two preseason games. He is in his first NHL season after defecting from the Swedish Elite League. His ability to play in the SEL should help him transition well for the rigors of the NHL. The 21-year-old could be a contender for the Calder, but remains more of a Fantasy reserve and player to watch at this time.
