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Nashville Predators: Running Down the List of Tradeable Players

By Max Greenberg

Nashville Predators head coach John Hynes pulls Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros (74) during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports
Nashville Predators head coach John Hynes pulls Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros (74) during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Viktor Arvidsson

It hurts to be discussing Arvidsson right now, as it looks as if the guy has hit a permanent wall.  He had cemented himself by averaging 30-plus goals in three seasons starting in 2016-2017, but was just never the same player after 2018-2019.

He appeared to re-gain his form in Edmonton last August, but has once again struggled to start this season.  It is a shame for a guy as talented as Arvidsson, but for whatever reason, he just hasn’t put it together lately.

But it’s not all bad with him, as he is on a reasonable contract of $4.25M per-year through the 2023-2024 season.

Even with Arvidsson’s struggles, part of that can be blamed on the team around him also struggling, and I am sure there would be a team that would take a chance on him rejuvenating his career with a fresh start.

What is likely the worst that happens?  That team gets a middle-six forward making about what his performance is worth on the ice.

Arvidsson could return to form, but that is unlikely to happen on the Predators, so I think Poile is going to take advantage of the opportunity he has and trade his former 30-goal scorer.

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