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Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - The Nashville Predators claimed forward
Brandon Yip off waivers from the Colorado Avalanche and activated forward
Jerred Smithson from injured reserve.
The 26-year-old Yip has played in just 10 games this season with the Avalanche
due to arm and groin injuries, and has been held without a point. He has
tallied 23 goals and 18 assists in 113 career games, all spent with the
Avalanche.
Smithson was placed on IR on January 8 due to a lower-body injury. In 41 games
this season, Smithson has one goal and three assists. He has 36 goals, 52
assists and 336 penalty minutes during his nine-season career.
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