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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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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 2: William Nylander #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Buffalo Sabres during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on April 2, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Sabres 5-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** William Nylander
TORONTO, ON – APRIL 2: William Nylander #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Buffalo Sabres during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on April 2, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Sabres 5-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** William Nylander /

Option #4

How about this one. Trade Kevin Fiala, another player, and this year’s sixth-round pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs for William Nylander. The young 20+ goal scorer is still not playing for Toronto and there are no signs on when that could change.

Now, it would take the Predators signing Nylander long-term, but they are a season away from having to pay Fiala. Can the Predators make room for Nylander? It may take sending Calle Jarnkrok to Toronto as well. Or Austin Watson.

This one is a long-shot no matter how much we want to see it happen. But, as Toronto continues to play well, the need for Nylander will diminish. Maybe his contract demands will as well.

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No matter how you look at it, the Nashville Predators will need help on the top line. Viktor Arvidsson is the engine on the JoFA line and the team. Now that he is out for at least 6 weeks, finding the right fit for Arvidsson’s spot is crucial. Only those worthy of the spot should be considered.

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