Predators' Trudeau placed on IR with upper-body issue
Nashville placed defenseman William Trudeau on injured reserve with an upper-body injury and listed him as week-to-week. He was hurt in the first period against Montreal, played 4:39, and cannot return until Oct. 17 against St. Louis. The rookie had appeared in three of Nashville's first four games.
Nashville announced Friday that 23-year-old defenseman William Trudeau is week-to-week with an upper-body injury and has been placed on injured reserve. He was hurt in the first period against Montreal, his former team, logged 4:39 over seven shifts, and did not return.
Under IR rules, his earliest return is Oct. 17 versus St. Louis. The rookie had appeared in three of Nashville’s first four games, averaging 9:11 with no points and an even rating. He was claimed off waivers Sept. 26 after signing a one-year, two-way deal with the Rangers in July and previously spent four pro seasons with Laval.
For Nashville, losing Trudeau may thin defensive depth and shift minutes to other blueliners, potentially affecting teammates and fans hoping for early-season stability. The rookie’s absence could also alter his development timeline and earning opportunities on a two-way deal. More broadly, injury news like this may remind audiences how quickly sports careers can change, affecting players’ families, fantasy participants, and local businesses tied to game attendance.