Scott Wedgewood: Slated to start Thursday

Scott Wedgewood is slated to start Thursday against the Rangers, as reported by Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports. He signed a two-year deal with the Preds on July 1 and serves as the clear No. 2 goaltender, behind Juuse Saros and ahead of Yaroslav Askarov. Wedgewood is projected for no more than 20 starts in Nashville this season and could be a daily fantasy option, offering appeal in deeper formats due to his team situation. In the 2023-24 season, he posted a 16-7-5 record, 2.85 GAA, and .899 save percentage with the Stars. The previous season (2022-23), he served as Jake Oettinger's backup, achieving a 9-8-3 record, 2.72 GAA, and a .915 save percentage across 21 games. Dallas had re-signed him to a one-year, $2 million contract in late June. Earlier in his career, Wedgewood played for the Devils, Coyotes, and Stars, recording a 13-15-6 record, 3.14 GAA, and a .910 save percentage.