News: The Predators recalled forward Chris Mueller, John Glennon of The Tennesean reports.
Analysis:Chris Mueller has gone back and forth between Milwaukee and Nashville for much of the season. Given the deadline trade of Martin Erat, Mueller may remain with the Predators for the rest of the season.
News:Chris Mueller has been sent back to AHL Milwaukee, Josh Cooper of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis:Chris Mueller, who saw 9:01 worth of ice time Tuesday, has recorded three points in seven games with the Predators to date, and it seems inevitable that he'll be back with the big club before too long.
News:Chris Mueller has been recalled to join the Predators, John Glennon of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis:Chris Mueller has been on a yo-yo with the Predators this season, having been recalled multiple times, and he was just sent down to AHL Milwaukee two days ago. He played six games for the Preds in March and totaled three points.
News: The Predators have reassigned Chris Mueller to AHL Milwaukee, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis:Chris Mueller, who recorded three points in six games with the big club, returns to Milwaukee, where he has racked up 36 points in 55 games to date. He figures to be back with the Preds before too long, but he'll head to the AHL for now, with Paul Gaustad back from an injury.
News:Chris Mueller was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday, according to the Tennessean.
Analysis: At the time of his callup, Chris Mueller was leading the Admirals in goals (18), and was second in points (36). Given the number of injuries the Preds are currently dealing with - not to mention their overall offensive struggles - Mueller could be given an opportunity to contribute in a scoring role right away. Keep an eye on him.
News:Chris Mueller was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday, according to the Tennessean.
Analysis:Chris Mueller will probably be one of the first names on the Preds' recall list should injuries strike later in the season. However, given that he is more suited to a third- or fourth-line role, his fantasy appeal is extremely limited right now.
News:Chris Mueller agreed to a one-year, two-way contract on Thursday, the Nashville Tennessean reports.
Analysis:Chris Mueller's deal is worth $550,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 at the AHL level. Mueller, 26, tied for fifth in the AHL in goals with 32 last season, and appeared in four games with the Predators.
News:Chris Mueller was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday, according to the Tennessean.
Analysis:Chris Mueller was originally recalled in case Mike Fisher, who had been battling the flu, was not able to play against Vancouver on Tuesday. With a healthy Fisher now back in the lineup, Mueller will return to the Admirals where he currently leads the team in scoring with 38 points (23G, 15A) in 48 games.
News: Nashville recalled Chris Mueller on Tuesday, Tennessean writer Joshua Cooper reports.
Analysis:Chris Mueller hasn't gotten onto the fantasy radar yet in Nashville, as his four NHL appearances this year saw him average only 9:09 in ice time.
News:Chris Mueller has been reassigned to AHL Milwaukee, Josh Cooper of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis:Chris Mueller has not recorded a point in four games with the Preds thus far, but he figures to be back up with the big club when depth is needed up front again.
News:Chris Mueller has been recalled from AHL Milwaukee, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: With Jerred Smithson nursing a lower body injury, Chris Mueller may see some ice time in the coming week. He has 26 points (15G, 11A) in 33 games with the Admirals so far this season, but his role with the Preds will likely be limited to that of third- or fourth-line checker.
News:Chris Mueller has been reassigned to AHL Milwaukee, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis:Chris Mueller went pointless during his two-game, six-day stint with the Preds. He returns to the Admirals where he leads the team with 17 points (9G, 8A) in 19 games.
News: The Predators recalled Chris Mueller on Saturday, Josh Cooper of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis:Chris Mueller was having a big season with AHL Milwaukee, totaling 17 points (9G, 8A) in 19 games. Despite the big numbers, don't be surprised if he heads back to Milwaukee when Sergei Kostitsyn (upper body) is cleared to resume playing.
News:Chris Mueller has been assigned to Milwaukee of the AHL, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: It's safe to pass over Chris Mueller in fantasy drafts until he's considered for more substantial playing time in the NHL. Last year was his debut season with the Predators, but that 2010-11 campaign was predominantly spent with the Milwaukee Admirals.
News: Mueller re-signed with the Predators on Friday, reports the Tennessean.
Analysis: Mueller had just three assists in 15 games for the Preds last season. He will probably spend most of next season at the AHL level.
News: The Predators have reassigned Mueller to AHL Milwaukee, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: Mueller was sent down briefly at the All-Star break, but was brought back to play two games once play resumed. He has just three assists in 15 games for the Preds this season, affording him minimal fantasy value in all but the deepest of leagues.
News: The Predators reassigned Mueller to AHL Milwaukee on Thursday, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Mueller signed a one-year deal with the Predators in late December and has played in 13 games, recording three assists. With Nashville entering the All-Star break, Mueller will have an opportunity to play some AHL games over the weekend and may be back once the Preds resume play.
News: Mueller saw a season-high 10:59 of ice time during Thursday's game against the Kings and impressed his coach, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: Mueller, playing in just the third NHL game of his career, saw some extra ice time on a line with Jerred Smithson and Joel Ward after Nick Spaling left the game with an upper-body injury. "I thought he played really really well," Trotz said of Mueller. "He was hard on the puck, he won some big faceoffs." Spaling's injury is not thought to be overly serious, so Mueller will likely return to his usual spot on the fourth line before long.
