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Gill available, Hornqvist and Hannan out
Tennessean "Predators defenseman Hal Gill will likely end his 12-game absence due to a lower body injury tonight when Nashville plays Columbus. Without Gill in the lineup, the Predators have killed off just 24 of 37 opposing power plays. “It’s tough to miss games, it’s tough to sit out,” Gill said...." March 23
Hal Gill nearing return for Preds
Tennessean "Defenseman Hal Gill is nearing a return to the Predators’ lineup after missing 11 games due to a lower-body injury. In those 11 games, the Preds have only killed off 22 of 34 power plays, a 65 percent success rate. Preds coach Barry Trotz said Gill has been skating on his own and said it’s..." March 20
Hal Gill's absence looms large in Nashville Predators' skid
Tennessean "The Predators need a player with size on their penalty kill. They need a player who has enough experience in shorthanded situations to read plays and prevent scoring chances. And coming off three straight losses and five defeats in the past six games, it wouldn’t hurt to have a loud, joking..." March 07