Nashville, Tenn. (December 14, 2019) - Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/GM David Poile announced Saturday that the team has recalled forward Colin Blackwell from Milwaukee (AHL). Additionally, the team has reassigned forward Daniel Carr to Milwaukee (AHL).
Blackwell, 26 (3/28/93), is tied for the Admirals lead in assists with 17 and is third in points with 23 (6g-17a) in 26 games this season, his second with the team and fourth as a pro. The center has recorded 16 points (3g-13a) in his last month of play - 12 of which came during a career-best nine-game point streak (3g-9a) from Nov. 13-Dec. 1 - helping the Ads reach first place in the AHL with a 20-4-2-2 record. He also recorded his second career four-point game on Dec. 6 after dishing out four assists in Milwaukee's 7-1 victory over Iowa. Last season, Blackwell made his NHL debut on Jan. 19, 2019 vs. Florida and went on to feature in six games for the Predators, averaging 9:44 of ice time. He finished his first campaign in Milwaukee with 26 points (14g-12a) in 43 games, and his 14 goals tied for fifth on the team.
Predators Recall Colin Blackwell from Milwaukee
Forward Has 23 Points with AHL-Leading Admirals
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