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5 Players New Jersey Devils Could Get in “Hockey Trades”

By Mike Luci

NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 22: Matt Dumba #24 of the Minnesota Wild skates in the first-period against the New Jersey Devils during the game at Prudential Center on February 22, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 22: Matt Dumba #24 of the Minnesota Wild skates in the first-period against the New Jersey Devils during the game at Prudential Center on February 22, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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Viktor Arvidsson (RW/LW), Nashville Predators

After leading the Nashville Predators in goal-scoring for three consecutive seasons, Viktor Arvidsson has regressed this year (granted, he was sidelined for 12 games back in December). His 12 goals have him in a three-way tie for fourth on the team, and he’s currently on pace to finish the year with 21 goals, which equates to 24-25 over an 82-game season. Those are solid numbers, but would nonetheless have been Arvidsson’s lowest goal totals since scoring eight in 2015-16.

Arvidsson was never a star-caliber player, but his point totals have steadily declined since 2018. His numbers also worsened since Nashville brought in John Hynes. In the 11 games he’s played since Hynes’ hiring, Arvidsson has just three goals and four points (.36 points per game), whereas over the previous 29 contests, he tallied nine goals and 18 points (.62 points per game).

Like this piece suggested for Miles Wood, is Arvidsson due for a change of scenery?

While they’re currently just three points out, Nashville could still shake up their roster with a “hockey trade,” as they vie for a playoff spot down the stretch. Keep in mind that Coach Hynes would probably love to bring some of his old dogs over from New Jersey. The Devils might be willing to part with a package based around Jesper Bratt and/or possibly aforementioned players like Miles Wood or Will Butcher with some picks and prospects sprinkled in, to obtain a reputed scorer like Arvidsson.

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