Upshall to Milwaukee:
Forward Scottie Upshall, who's been out with a groin injury since Nov. 20, practiced with the team Tuesday before heading to Milwaukee for a rehabilitation assignment.
Starting Friday, the Admirals have a stretch of six games in seven days. Upshall said the plan is for him to see action in at least four games, then rejoin the Predators after the All-Star break.
"I'll see how it feels and go from there," he said. "It's to the point now where you've got to just try it out, give it all you've got. I think it's game-ready. I can take some contact."
Trotz said once Upshall is back, eight forwards will be competing for five slots on the active roster each game.
"Even when you're playing well you might, for a certain team, have to sit," Trotz said. "It's going to be a fact of life in our situation."