Met a few players tonight at the meet the team party
 

and I was shocked at the size of arms on Zidlicky and Tootoo, both have huge arms, even when compared to McKenzie, Kloucek and Allison. I also had never noticed how small Erat was, he looked like he was 12. I talked to York asked him if he had done these things much in other NHL towns, he said yes but Nashville fans were so much more friendly. I talked to both Allison and Kloucek and asked when they would be back. Kloucek said maybe Thursday, Allison said hopefully Saturday, you could tell Allison was a little frustrated.

I wasn't there, but I floated this question to a Preds insider: "When will Kloucek be back?" His response was Thursday, with the Colorado game being the latest barring an unforeseen setback.

I'll be at the Avs/Preds game :yo:

You better be cheering for the Predators!! You can cheer for the Avs plenty of other times this year, but Saturday it's the PREDATORS for you!!!!

Mark Eaton said he should be playing on Thursday. McKenzie said he didn't know when he would be back, but "hopefully fairly soon."

Yeah Erat does look 12. Tootoo was huge...he's really thick, I'm glad I'm not playing against him!

Have faith!