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Viktor Arvidsson News
Arvidsson will miss 6-8 weeks with a broken thumb.

Arvidsson missed three games with a lower-body injury before returning last Saturday, when he suffered a broken thumb. Arvidsson will be out until at least late-December, which means Kevin Fiala and Colton Sissons will continue to see expanded roles. Top prospects Elli Tolvanen could be called up to fill-in for Arvidsson.

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The Predators have placed Viktor Arvidsson (upper-body) on IR.

Arvidsson was activated from IR with a lower-body injury for Saturday’s game, but was forced to leave the game with an upper-body injury. Arvidsson was hurt while crashing into the boards and will miss at least the next three games. With Arvidsson back out, Kevin Fiala will likely move back to the top line.

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Arvidsson (lower-body) is not expected to play on Wednesday.

Arvidsson was placed on IR on Monday, but was on the ice for Tuesday’s practice and Wednesday’s morning skate but is not expected to play in Colorado. It’s a good sign that Arvidsson was on the ice for two straight days, so there’s a chance that he plays Saturday in Dallas.

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Arvidsson had to be helped off of the ice at practice; unable to put any weight on his leg.

Arvidsson reportedly had to be helped off of the ice this afternoon, which doesn’t bode well for his availability for Tuesday’s game vs. the Golden Knights. Arvidsson will likely be evaluated this afternoon and the Predators will likely release a timetable prior to tomorrow’s game if he is going to miss any time.

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The Predators have assigned Viktor Arvidsson to Milwaukee (AHL).

Arvidsson, 22, scored one goal in three games with the Predators after making the team out of training camp, but he will head back to the AHL for a little more seasoning. He had 22 goals and 33 assists (55 points) in 70 games with Milwaukee last season.

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