Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Sharks, Blues, Jets and Playoff Race
Austin Watson and the Nashville Predators
On the Calgary Flames …

Derek Wills: Forward Johnny Gaudreau has left the team to return home for personal reasons. He won’t play tonight.

On the Chicago Blackhawks …

Chicago Blackhawks: Forward Victor Ejdsell has been recalled by the Blackhawks.

Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks signed Dylan Sikura to a two-year, entry-level deal. He won’t play in Monday’s game but could be in the lineup Thursday and will burn a year of the deal.

On the Dallas Stars …

Mike Heika: Forward Jason Spezza (back) skated yesterday is not close to returning.

On the Nashville Predators

Adam Vingan: The Predators will update forward Austin Watson and his upper-body injury on Tuesday. Defenseman Alexei Emelin is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Defenseman Yannick Weber had a “maintenance” night last night.

On the San Jose Sharks …

Paul Gackle: The Sharks have recalled defenseman Tim Heed.

On the St. Louis Blues …

Jim Thomas: The Blues have signed NCAA prospects forwards Nolan Stevens and Austin Poganski and defenseman Mitch Reinke. Reinke and Stevens are eligible to play for the Blues during the regular season. Poganski will head to the AHL on an ATO.

On the Winnipeg Jets …

Jason Bell: The Jest have shut defenseman Toby Enstrom down for the rest of the regular season.

Scott Billeck: The Jets have signed C.J. Suess to a one-year, entry-level contract worth $925,000. He’s signed an AHL ATO.