"Predators rookies will open their training camp on Sept. 10 and play two games in Florida, the team announced today.

The camp begins with practices at Centennial Sportsplex on Sept. 10-11. The prospects then travel to Sunrise, Fla., for games against prospects from the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers on Sept. 12 and 13.

Prospects expected to participate in camp include:

Goaltender Chet Pickard (first-round pick, 2008)

Defenseman Ryan Ellis (first-round pick, 2009)

Forward Austin Watson (first-round pick, 2010)

Defenseman Roman Josi (second-round pick, 2008)

Defenseman Charles-Olivier Roussel (second-round pick, 2009).

Forward Craig Smith, one of the best U.S. players at the 2011 World Championships, and OHL scoring star Taylor Beck will also participate."