August 12, 2008 Predators GM David Poile tells reporters that center Steve Sullivan is a "long shot" to be ready for training camp, according to the Nashville City Paper. Sullivan hasn't played hockey since February 2007 and has had multiple back surgeries. "He has been to the doctor," Poile told The City Paper. "He is working with his therapist. There has unfortunately not been a lot of change."
July 19, 2008 The Toronto Sun reports that Steve Sullivan's back problems. which forced him to miss the entire 2007-08 National Hockey League season, are still prominent enough to keep him from anything athletic.
July 11, 2008 Steve Sullivan isn't ready to end his comeback attempt. The forward hasn't played since February 2007 due to back problems and he has undergone several surgeries, but he is still dealing with spasms. "I am not finished yet," Sullivan informs the Tennessean. "I am pushing it every day, It is a little different every day, but the (bad) episodes are not as consistent."
