Miikka Kiprusoff believes the acquisition of enforcer Brian McGrattan will benefit the Flames goaltenders. "We did get Grats so I think it's gonna be easier for the goalies," Kiprusoff said, referring to the fact the team would like to prevent members of the opposition from taking runs at their crease. McGrattan could be useful in leagues that reward penalty minutes if he manages to maintain a consistent role in the lineup.

The Calgary Flames have summoned Brian McGrattan. Calgary reacquired McGrattan from Nashville on Thursday. McGrattan had no points in two games with Nashville. He can average about two PIM per game, but doesn't do much offensively.

Brian McGrattan has been reacquired by the Calgary Flames in a trade that sent minor-league defenceman Joe Piskula to Nashville. McGrattan played for the Flames in 2009-10. He was placed on waivers earlier this week by the Predators after playing in only two games this season.

Nashville Predators waive forward Brian McGrattan. McGrattan just finished a two-week conditioning stint with AHL Milwaukee. If he clears waivers, he would presumably be formally sent down to Milwaukee. McGrattan has only played in two games this season.

Brian McGrattan has been sent down to AHL Milwaukee for a two-week conditioning stint. McGrattan will presumably rejoin the Predators when it's over. He's only played in two games this season, so this is just a way to keep him sharp.

Brian McGrattan was a healthy scratch on Sunday. He was in the press box along with Matt Halischuk. McGrattan played in the first two games of the season but has been a healthy scratch ever since. He has value when he plays in the penalty minute category.

Brian McGrattan has had a good year. "I made it back to the NHL, got engaged at Christmas, re-signed in July, got married in July, so it has all been good," McGrattan said. "I'm a firm believer that if you do the right thing then good things will happen for you." McGrattan has also been sober for four years. He was originally nervous about how others would react when he decided to enter rehab, but now it's a decision that he's proud of. He had two points and 61 penalty minutes in 30 games with the Nashville Predators last season. His work prompted them to sign him to a one-year, $600,000 extension, but of course the lockout has complicated things.

The Predators re-signed Brian McGrattan to a one-year pact worth $600,000. The enforcer played in 30 games last season, accumulating 61 penalty minutes. Suffice to say, he's not someone to think about in fantasy leagues.

Brian McGrattan isn't expected to return on Saturday. McGrattan hasn't played in a game since Feb. 4. He has two points and 61 penalty minutes in 30 contests this season.

Brian McGrattan (upper body) isn't expected to play Monday. McGrattan has missed nine consecutive games. He spends plenty of time in the sin bin, but has little to no offensive upside.