Looks like Mitchell gets a promotion to the top line. The versatile forward has three goals and six points through 24 games playing mainly on the third line.
Torrey Mitchell moves up to play alongside Ryane Clowe and Patrick Marleau.
Mitchell is off to a decent start this season with three assists over his first eight games. If he sticks on a scoring line he could have some decent short-term value.
Look for Torrey Mitchell to miss another game. He said yesterday he felt good enough to play, but it’s not like McLellan to do much line-tinkering when the team is on a three-game winning streak.
With the team winning, Mitchell is unlikely to return tonight. The often-injured forward is off to an excellent start with three assists through his first five games.
Torrey Mitchell said he felt good enough to play at this point, so it looks as if it’s just a question of whether Todd McLellan wants to tinker with his team on a three-game winning streak.
The Sharks have won without Mitchell over the past week so letting him rest wouldn't be an awful move. Expect another update tomorrow, prior to game time.
For example, among the last players on the ice were Torrey Mitchell, Jason Demers and Colin White. Half their teammates were back at the hotel before they came off.
Doesn't sound like Mitchell will play tonight. If you roster the often-injured right wing, make sure to bench him tonight.
NASHVILLE, TN - Sharks forward Torrey Mitchell skated with the team in Nashville on Monday afternoon, but is questionable to play against the Predators on Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena.
Check back for further news on Mitchell at some point tomorrow. Should he not be able to play, Benn Ferreiro will step into the lineup.