Gabriel Bourque LW FA Tue 10/29/13 8:51 AM
Gabriel Bourque
LW FA
Gabriel Bourque has no goals and two assists in 11 games this year.
"I just keep playing my game. It's not like I don't have any chances," Bourque said. "The points are not coming. ... I think I've played well the last seven games." He has been playing with Matt Cullen and Craig Smith, so he should get more opportunities offensively. Bourque had 11 goals and 16 points in 34 games during the lockout-shortened season.
Gabriel Bourque LW FA Sun 10/13/13 11:31 AM
Gabriel Bourque
LW FA
Gabriel Bourque rejoined the Predators on Saturday after being a healthy scratch in Thursday's contest.
Bourque had a plus-one rating in 13:49 minutes of ice time. He has some offensive upside, but it's hard to bet on any Predators forward this season if you're in a standard league.
Gabriel Bourque LW FA Sat 10/12/13 3:10 PM
Gabriel Bourque
LW FA
The Predators will have Gabriel Bourque back in their lineup Saturday against the Islanders.
He was a healthy scratch against Toronto Thursday night. Look for Nick Spaling and/or Rich Clune to sit out to make room for Bourque and Viktor Stalberg in the lineup.
Gabriel Bourque LW FA Tue 4/16/13 10:03 AM
Gabriel Bourque
LW FA
Gabriel Bourque's surgery to repair a torn meniscus went well and he will be out for two-four weeks.
Unfortunately, the Predators were eliminated from playoff contention on Monday evening so Bourque's season is over. He had 11 goals in 34 games this season.
Gabriel Bourque LW FA Mon 4/15/13 11:00 AM
Gabriel Bourque
LW FA
Gabriel Bourque will have surgery on Monday to repair a torn meniscus.
Bourque should be fine for the start of the 2013-14 season. He had 11 goals in 34 games this season and was tied for the Predators lead with David Legwand when he was injured.
Gabriel Bourque LW FA Thu 4/11/13 2:38 PM
Gabriel Bourque
LW FA
Gabriel Bourque will have a procedure on his meniscus that will end his season.
He has been out of action since April 7 with an unrelated upper body injury. Bourque is currently tied with David Legwand for the team goal-scoring lead with 11 markers in 34 games this season.
Gabriel Bourque LW FA Tue 4/2/13 10:58 AM
Gabriel Bourque
LW FA
Gabriel Bourque sustained an upper-body injury in the first period of Monday's game.
Bourque appeared to sustain the injury when he was hit by Chicago's Daniel Carcillo. "I'm always worried when someone gets hurt," Predators coach Barry Trotz said. "We'll see where he is tomorrow." Bourque has a team-leading 11 goals in 34 games this season.
Gabriel Bourque LW FA Thu 3/28/13 11:17 PM
Gabriel Bourque
LW FA
Gabriel Bourque scored a goal and an assist for the Predators in a 7-4 loss to Phoenix Thursday.
Bourque now has 11 goals in 32 games, good for tops on the offensively-challenged Preds. David Legwand also picked up a goal and an assist in the loss while Shea Weber and Richard Clune were the other goal scorers for Nashville.
Gabriel Bourque LW FA Tue 3/5/13 3:00 AM
Gabriel Bourque
LW FA
Gabriel Bourque scored his sixth goal of the season in the Preds 5-1 loss to the LA Kings.
It took 43 games for Bourque to score seven goals last season, but he already has six through 21 games. He's not a viable fantasy options, but if you need a quick plug in for a night in head to head action he seems a weak option, but he's better than some.
Gabriel Bourque LW FA Fri 2/15/13 10:48 AM
Gabriel Bourque
LW FA
Gabriel Bourque scored the game-winning goal in Nashville's 3-0 victory over Phoenix on Thursday.
Nashville outshot Phoenix 14-6 in the second period, but was unable to break the scoreless tie. Bourque finally bested Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith during a Predators power play at 2:40 of the third period. Bourque has three goals and five points in 12 games this season and we wouldn't be surprised if he picks up the pace as the campaign progresses.