Why isnt jordin tootoo playing

Destination unknown. Tootoo sat out last season, recovering from injuries and surgeries on his lower back and shoulders. Out of sight, out of mind is probably the reason for the lack of NHL interest in Tootoo this fall.

The uncertainty of it all, and the likelihood of being offered a two-way contract rather than a one-way deal, has Tootoo looking elsewhere.

Part of the appeal for heading overseas is the chance to play a different role — and more of a role in general. Being undersized, at 5-foot-9 and around pounds, Tootoo was punching above his weight class more often than not. On the bigger international ice, it is more about finesse than physicality. After successfully completing the substance abuse program in , Tootoo put together the best playoff run of his career in the Spring of that year. He followed that with the best regular season of his career in , scoring 30 points.

In a strange twist of fate, the Predators have yet another player in that same program, Austin Watson, who entered Stage Two earlier last week. Hockey aside, everyone who follows the Predators hopes that Watson can have the same personal change that Tootoo had in There was plenty of love for Tootoo on Saturday night in Nashville.

Multiple video tributes, a ceremonial puck drop, a gift by the team, a birthday message on the big screen, and plenty of train whistles. Naturally, there was also a fight. After the fight, Hartman gave the crowd some fist pumps on his way to the box, something that Tootoo was always known for.

And just as Jordin Tootoo will remember this gesture by the Nashville Predators forever, the team and its fans will remember Tootoo just as long. Sign in. Forgot your password? Get help. Password recovery. A to Z Sports. Nashville Predators use counter attack to notch win over Dallas Stars. Matt Duchene will need to continue his hot start with Filip Forsberg injured. All Rights Reserved. Tootoo lower body will play Tuesday against the Panthers. Tootoo is a gritty player who isn't afraid to drop the gloves, but he isn't a viable option in most fantasy formats, as he's yet to tally a single point while averaging just of ice time over 18 games this season.

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