As the Nashville Predators began training camp on Monday, they were missing eight players who will likely be on their opening night roster.
According to Adam Vingan of The Athletic, Matt Benning, Mark Borowiecki, Alexandre Carrier, Matt Duchene, and Mattias Ekholm were all deemed unfit to practice today. No official reason was given as to why they couldn't participate.
Additionally, Mikael Granlund was absent as he is dealing with an immigration/quarantine issue, Erik Haula is expecing the birth of a child soon, and Luke Kunin is still unsigned.
Benning, Borowiecki, and Haula were all signed as free agents in the offseason after spending last season with Edmonton, Ottawa, and Carolina/Florida respectively. Mikael Granlund, who spent last season with Nashville, re-signed with the club in the offseason.
The Predators will open their 2020-21 campaign at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, January 14th.
John Hynes offered updates on the following players who missed practice today:
Matt Benning, Mark Borowiecki, Alexandre Carrier, Matt Duchene and Mattias Ekholm: Unfit to practice
Mikael Granlund: Immigration
Erik Haula: New baby
Luke Kunin: Contract situation— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) January 4, 2021
