Cody Hodgson returned to practice on Monday, Adam Vingan of The Tennessean reports.

Hodgson returned to practice Monday, Adam Vingan of The Tennessean reports.

Analysis:

Hodgson had missed the entirety of Nashville's training camp until Monday, so it's a positive development for his fantasy owners that the 25-year-old was finally able to make his return to action. He is expected to open the season as a bottom-six forward with the Predators, and will play in Tuesday's exhibition against Columbus.