The Nashville Predators announced Wednesday that the team has recalled defensive prospect Adam Wilsby from the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals.
After Dante Fabbro was claimed off waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets this weekend, Nashville was left with just six defensemen on the NHL roster: Roman Josi, Alexandre Carrier, Jeremy Lauzon, Brady Skjei, Marc Del Gaizo and Luke Schenn. Wilsby has yet to make his NHL debut, but he could do so as early as Thursday, when the Predators visit the Edmonton Oilers.
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The Predators selected Wilsby in the fourth round (101st overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft. He could become the third member of Nashville’s 2020 draft to make his NHL debut with the team, joining Yaroslav Askarov and Luke Evangelista.
Wilsby is coming off his second full AHL season in 2023-24, during which he recorded a career-high 21 points (8 goals, 13 assists) in 61 games. He helped the Admirals reach the Western Conference Finals in two straight seasons, recording three assists in 15 playoff games.
Wilsby, a left-handed defenseman, had 42 points (10 goals, 32 assists) in 144 games over three seasons with Milwaukee. The 24-year-old Swede has impressed Nashville executives and coaches during his time in the AHL and will now earn his first opportunity at the NHL level.
While it’s unclear whether he’ll make the roster or be considered an outsider, Wilsby will rejoin the Predators ahead of Thursday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers, the second of a road five-game trip.
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