Zachary L'Heureux - NHL News & Rumors

Scores in heavy loss L'Heureux scored a goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact The 22-year-old has played regularly in March, but this was just his second goal of the season, and his playing time as a bottom-six forward has also been inconsistent. With that in mind, L'Heureux isn't a player worth targeting off the wire in most formats with the fantasy playoffs in full swing in most formats. He also carries minimal DFS appeal.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Montreal Canadiens win their 4th straight beating the Predators 4-1

Ivan Demidov, Oliver Kapanen and Alex Newhook each scored a goal and an assist as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Nashville Predators 4-1

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Inks two-year extension L'Heureux signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract extension with the Predators on Wednesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact L'Heureux has split time between Nashville and AHL Milwaukee this season, recording 28 points (14 goals, 14 assists) in 28 AHL games while appearing in 10 contests at the NHL level. Selected by Nashville in the first round (27th overall) of the 2021 Draft, the 22-year-old winger produced five goals and 15 points across 62 appearances during his rookie campaign in 2024-25. L'Heureux profiles as a physical bottom-six forward with the ability to chip in offensively, but he'll need to improve his scoring consistency to lock down a full-time NHL role. The new deal carries an $875K average annual value and keeps L'Heureux under team control through the 2027-28 campaign. He doesn't carry fantasy value in standard formats at this time.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first goal of season L'Heureux scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact After going without a point in his first five games since being recalled from AHL Milwaukee after the Olympic break, L'Heureux opened the scoring Saturday by snapping a shot past Alex Lyon from the slot early in the second period. The 2021 first-round pick has plenty of skill, producing 14 goals and 28 points in 28 games for Milwaukee this season, but as yet the 22-year-old hasn't been given much of a chance to show it in the NHL.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres beat the Predators 3-2 for their sixth straight win

Tage Thompson and Jason Zucker scored less than two minutes apart in the second period and the Buffalo Sabres held on to win their sixth game in a row, 3-2 over the Nashville Preda...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Summoned from minors L'Heureux was recalled from AHL MIlwaukee by the Predators, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Roster moves are starting to flow a bit more freely league-wide as teams come out of the Olympic break, and among those moves is the recall of L'Heureux by the Predators. The 22-year-old has spent some time in the NHL this season, but he has yet to suit up for a game. He has played well with AHL Milwaukee this season, recording 28 points (14 goals, 14 assists) in 28 games played.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Adds three more points L'Heureux scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Milwaukee's 5-4 overtime win over Grand Rapids on Tuesday.

Impact L'Heureux has popped off for seven points over his last two games. For the season, he has 18 points in 15 appearances. The 22-year-old drew into 62 NHL games last season, so he probably doesn't have much more to prove at the AHL level.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Four-point effort in AHL win L'Heureux scored a goal and added three assists in AHL Milwaukee's 7-3 win over Manitoba on Thursday.

Impact L'Heureux has four goals and five assists across seven games with the Admirals since he recovered from a lower-body injury sustained during a stint in the NHL. The 22-year-old could be a candidate for future call-ups, but the Predators seem content to let him continue to play well in the AHL for now. Overall, he's produced 15 points over 14 contests for Milwaukee this season.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL L'Heureux (lower body) was loaned to AHL Milwaukee on Saturday.

Impact L'Heureux didn't see any playing time with the Predators following his recall from the minors in early November because of a lower-body injury. The 22-year-old forward should see game action in the AHL now that he's healthy.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains lower-body injury L'Heureux suffered a lower-body injury and is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks, the team announced Saturday.

Impact L'Heureux was summoned from AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday to provide the team with forward depth due to the absence of Cole Smith (upper body). L'Heureux didn't end up dressing in a game for the Predators before sustaining this injury. Nashville will probably recall another player from the minors to serve as the team's new 13th forward.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from AHL L'Heureux was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Impact Cole Smith (upper body) will be out for multiple weeks, so L'Heureux is poised to provide depth up front with the big club for the time being. The 2021 first-round pick (No. 27 overall) has contributed four goals and six points over seven appearances with the Admirals this campaign. L'Heureux also had five goals and 15 points over 62 outings with the Predators in 2024-25, so he doesn't lack experience at the NHL level.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in AHL win L'Heureux scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in AHL Milwaukee's 5-3 win over Texas on Saturday.

Impact L'Heureux missed out on the Predators' Opening Night roster after producing 15 points in 62 regular-season appearances in the NHL last season. While the 22-year-old is starting in the AHL this year, he could have his name called in the likely event Brady Martin is sent back to junior hockey in the near future. L'Heureux will be competing with Joakim Kemell, Matthew Wood and David Edstrom as the forwards most likely to get a call-up during 2025-26.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in AHL win L'Heureux scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in AHL Milwaukee's 5-3 win over Texas on Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist Saturday L'Heureux notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact L'Heureux has gotten a top-six look at times in recent games, but with just one goal and two points over his last 15 outings, he's better suited for limited minutes. The physical rookie has 15 points, 76 shots on net, 59 PIM, 192 hits and a minus-5 rating across 60 appearances. Unless his scoring touch improves significantly, he's unlikely to be much of a factor in standard fantasy formats in 2025-26.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist Saturday L'Heureux notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone goal in loss L'Heureux scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Flyers.

Impact L'Heureux got the Predators on the board at 13:14 of the second period, but Jamie Drysdale gave the Flyers the lead just 34 seconds later. The goal was L'Heureux's first point in nine outings since he returned from an upper-body injury. He's playing in a bottom-six role, so his offense could remain limited. Overall, he has five goals, 14 points, 70 shots on net, 167 hits and 59 PIM across 54 appearances.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR L'Heureux (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact L'Heureux appears available to return from a 12-game absence and could play against the Kings on Saturday. He has compiled four goals, 13 points, 56 shots on net, 143 hits and 52 PIM through 45 appearances this season.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Saturday L'Heureux (upper body) was activated off injured reserve and will be in the lineup Saturday versus Chicago, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.

Impact L'Heureux missed nine games with the injury. He has four goals, nine assists, 52 PIM and 143 hits across 45 appearances this season. He is expected to see fourth-line minutes alongside Michael McCarron and Kieffer Bellows against the Blackhawks.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Is week-to-week L'Heureux (upper body) was put on injured reserve Friday and is regarded as week-to-week.

Impact L'Heureux has four goals, 13 points and 145 hits in 45 appearances in 2024-25. He also missed Nashville's last game before the break -- a 6-4 victory over Buffalo on Feb. 8 -- due to the injury. Kieffer Bellows might draw into the lineup during L'Heureux's absence.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday L'Heureux (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Sabres.

Impact L'Heureux was hurt Friday against the Blackhawks, and it appears the Predators won't push him with a two-week break on the horizon. Ozzy Wiesblatt was recalled from AHL Milwaukee and is likely to fill in as a bottom-six forward. L'Heureux's next chance to play is Feb. 22 versus the Avalanche.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains injury Friday L'Heureux is considered day-to-day after sustaining an upper-body injury in Friday's game versus the Blackhawks, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.

Impact L'Heureux was limited to 6:52 of ice time in the contest. The Predators are already running a bit thin on healthy bodies -- Luke Evangelista (lower body) and Adam Wilsby (upper body) were out Friday, and Mark Jankowski (upper body) is considered week-to-week. If L'Heureux can't play Saturday versus the Sabres, the Predators may need to make another roster move for a forward.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes helper in loss L'Heureux notched an assist, three shots on goal and five hits in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks.

Impact L'Heureux set up a Thomas Novak tally in the first period. With four helpers over his last four contests, L'Heureux is chipping in decent offense from a third-line role. The 21-year-old forward is up to 13 points, 52 shots on net, 130 hits, 42 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 41 appearances this season.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Registers pair of assists L'Heureux notched two assists, four shots on goal, two hits and five PIM in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Sharks.

Impact The Predators quickly took a 3-0 lead in the first period, and the Sharks didn't like that. L'Heureux participated in one of three fights right after the third goal. The winger has three helpers over his last two contests, and his second assist Thursday was his first career power-play point. The 21-year-old is up to 12 points, 49 shots on net, 42 PIM, 121 hits and a minus-6 rating over 39 appearances in a middle-six role.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper in win L'Heureux notched an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Sharks.

Impact L'Heureux ended an eight-game point drought, which also saw him serve a three-game suspension for slew-footing in the middle of the slump. The 21-year-old has returned to a bottom-six role after often featuring on the second line prior to his suspension. The forward has produced 10 points, 45 shots on goal, 37 PIM and 119 hits over 38 appearances, bringing physicality to the Predators' lineup, though he has to avoid crossing the line after a lengthy suspension history in the junior and AHL ranks.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to play Saturday L'Heureux has completed his three-game suspension for slew-footing and is an option to face the Capitals on Saturday.

Impact L'Heureux has appeared in 33 games during his rookie campaign, recording four goals, five assists and 38 shots while also dishing out 106 hits. While physicality is no doubt part of the 21-year-old forward's game, he'll need to clean it up to remain in the NHL or risk the Preds sending him back to the minors to avoid the headache of having him suspended.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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