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Nashville Predators: Could William Nylander or others fill vacancy left by Viktor Arvidsson?

By Corey Francis

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 06: Viktor Arvidsson #33 of the Nashville Predators celebrates his goal at 16:42 of the second period- against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on October 06, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 06: Viktor Arvidsson #33 of the Nashville Predators celebrates his goal at 16:42 of the second period- against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on October 06, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 10: Rocco Grimaldi #23 of the Nashville Predators handles the puck against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on November 10, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 10: Rocco Grimaldi #23 of the Nashville Predators handles the puck against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on November 10, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Option #2

If you were just to focus on one aspect of Arvidsson’s playing on the JoFA line, the most important may be his grit. Sure, the points are nice, but Arvidsson is known for setting screens – or executing a jump screen – in front of the net. He will take a hit but also move with intensity.

If you are looking on the current roster, Rocco Grimaldi may be a good choice. Grimaldi was leading the Milwaukee Admirals in points before getting called to the Nashville Predators. However, he has only one goal in six games to this point.

What Grimaldi does is play with a similar passion as Arvidsson. In six games, Grimaldi has six hits on the season, already more than Arvidsson. His physical play makes him an ideal player to get in front of the net. Playing on the fourth line does not present Grimaldi with tons of chances to shot, which explains his 47.3% Corsi rating. He can play defensively, keeping that aspect of the JoFA line intact. With that line facing other top lines, defense will be needed.

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