Aberg an obvious choice
Coming into the see I had hopes for Pontus Aberg. Like many of you, we thought he could be another Viktor Arviddson. All the signs were there. For two consecutive seasons in Milwaukee, Aberg achieved 25 or more goals. However, he struggled to find his way in two NHL stints last season. When it came to the playoffs, Aberg produced as the team hoped, contributing two goals and three assists. Far better than his two-points in regular season minutes.
That being said Aberg has not shown his scoring abilities with the Predators this season. In 37 games, he accumulated two goals and six assists. His limited time allowed only 39 shots on goal so far this season. Even so, he moves up and down the ice with aggressive tenacity.
Now, the Nashville Predators have prospect Eeli Tolvanen in the system. The team’s front office says Tolvanen is untouchable. With forward depth in the system, Aberg could be on his way out.