If the NHL and NHLPA can work out a new CBA soon then the Nashville Predators may start an abbreviated season without the services of Gabriel Bourque. He's expected to miss "another couple of weeks," according to AHL Milwaukee coach Dean Evason. Bourque has been dealing with a lower-body injury for most of the year and has played in only 13 of Admirals' 31 games this season. He hasn't suited up since Dec. 15, but Evason doesn't think Bourque will miss much time if the season gets up and running shortly.