Gravel was placed on waivers for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Milwaukee, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Gravel figures to open the year in the minors but could be a call-up option for the Predators. The 32-year-old defenseman has played in 132 career NHL games, logging one goal, 14 points and a minus-12 rating.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Returns to Milwaukee
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Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Saturday.
With Nashville eliminated from postseason contention, Gravel will return to AHL Milwaukee for their playoff run. The 32-year-old defenseman last played in the NHL in the 2022-23 season, where he logged one assist in 23 games.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Called up from minors
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Gravel was elevated from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday.
Gravel's promotion doesn't bode well for the availability of Luke Schenn (illness) or Spencer Stastney (upper body) for Game 6 against the Canucks on Friday. In the minors this season, the 32-year-old Gravel has contributed just 10 points in 63 outings, so fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to produce offensively even if he does get into the lineup for Game 6.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Inks two-year extension
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Gravel agreed to a two-year, two-way contract extension Friday.
Gravel has a goal and six points in 36 contests with AHL Milwaukee this season. The 31-year-old defenseman hasn't played with Nashville this season, but he does have a goal and 14 points in 132 career NHL games.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Waived by Nashville
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Gravel was put on waivers Saturday, according to Chris Johnston of TSN.
Gravel saw action in 23 NHL games last season, picking up one assist. He was absent from the NHL in the previous two campaigns as he saw plenty of AHL time. Gravel also played in 49 AHL games in 2022-23, scoring twice and adding 11 helpers for Milwaukee. He will return to the Admirals in 2023-24, should he pass through waivers.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Shuffles back to AHL
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Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Gravel has moved between leagues five times in April. He could be recalled again before the Predators' last two games of the season.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Back with big club
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Gravel was called up from AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Gravel has bounced between levels with the Predators dealing with injured defensemen. It's unclear if he'll play Thursday versus the Wild.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Dropped to AHL
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Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
Gravel wasn't needed for Monday's game against the Flames so he was sent back down. The 31-year-old hasn't registered a point at the NHL level since Feb. 19.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Recalled from AHL
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Gravel was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Saturday.
Gravel was sent down Thursday, but he wasn't in Milwaukee's lineup Friday in a 3-2 loss to Rockford. Gravel has an assist in 23 games with Nashville this season.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Reassigned to AHL Milwaukee
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Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Gravel was swapped with forward Zach Sanford, as the Predators needed more depth up front due to injuries. Gravel has one assist, 36 blocked shots and 23 hits through 23 NHL outings this season.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Joining NHL roster
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Gravel was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.
Gravel has just one point in 18 games with the Predators this season, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to produce offensively against the Bruins on Tuesday. Once Roman Josi (upper body) is cleared to play, Gravel is a near-lock to be sent back to the minors.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Heads to AHL
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Gravel was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.
Gravel has contributed one assist, 14 shots on goal, 18 blocks and 18 hits in 18 games with the Predators this season. Ryan McDonagh (upper body) will return to the lineup against Buffalo.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Up with big club
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Gravel was called up from AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.
Gravel has produced one assist, a minus-6 rating, 16 hits and 15 blocked shots in 14 NHL appearances this season. Michael McCarron was reassigned to Milwaukee in a corresponding move.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Heads to AHL
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Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
The Predators had seven blueliners, including Gravel, in the lineup for Sunday's 6-2 win over Arizona. Nashville also acquired Cal Foote from Tampa Bay on Sunday in exchange for forward Tanner Jeannot. Gravel has one assist, 12 shots on goal, 15 blocks and 16 hits in 14 games with Nashville this season.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Placed on waivers Friday
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Gravel was placed on waivers by Nashville on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Gravel has one assist in 13 games this season, his first appearance in the NHL since the 2019-20 campaign when he played in three games with the Maple Leafs. The defenseman has also collected a goal and 11 points in 39 games with AHL Milwaukee this year.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Back with Predators
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Gravel was called up by Nashville on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Gravel was only sent to AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday, so he didn't end up missing any of the Predators' contests. He has no points, 13 hits and 11 blocks in eight games with Nashville this season. He's also contributed a goal and 11 points in 39 contests with Milwaukee in 2022-23.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Returned to AHL affiliate
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Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.
Although Gravel will head to the minors for now, it wouldn't be surprising to see him back with the Predators ahead of Thursday's game versus the Bruins. Gravel's gone scoreless through eight NHL appearances this year.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Summoned from AHL
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Gravel was brought up from AHL Milwaukee on Sunday, according to the AHL transaction page.
Gravel has been credited with six shots on goal, nine blocks and nine hits in five appearances with the Predators this campaign. He is projected to play Tuesday against Vegas.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Returned to AHL affiliate
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Gravel was returned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday.
Gravel was recalled Thursday and saw 11:12 of action versus the Devils with four shots on goal. He has yet to pick up a point in five NHL games this season.
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Predators' Kevin Gravel: Rises to top level
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Gravel was recalled by the Predators on Thursday.
Alexandre Carrier is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with an upper-body issue, so Gravel is likely in for an extended stay with the big club. Gravel's gone scoreless while posting a minus-3 rating through four top-level appearances this year.
