Nashville Predators Move Joakim Kemell to Milwaukee Admirals Boosting AHL Lineup
Joakim Kemell, a young forward who showcased his potential during the preseason, has been assigned to the Milwaukee Admirals by the Nashville Predators. This decision came after Kemell was a healthy scratch in the Predators’ recent 7-4 defeat to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Nashville Predators Assign Joakim Kemell to Milwaukee Admirals
The announcement regarding Kemell’s move was made by the Predators on Thursday. This season, he has participated in just two games. His first game was against the Columbus Blue Jackets on October 9, followed by another matchup against the Ottawa Senators on October 13.
Performance and Stats
- Against the Columbus Blue Jackets:
- Shifts: 14
- Ice Time: 12:22 minutes
- Against the Ottawa Senators:
- Shifts: 14
- Ice Time: 9:46 minutes
During the previous season, Kemell played 65 games for the Admirals, where he collected 40 points. His standout moment came during a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. In that game, he delivered a crucial hit on Andrei Svechnikov, drew a penalty, and netted the game-winning goal with a powerful slap shot.
Other Assignments
Kemell is the second player assigned to the Milwaukee Admirals early in the season. Matthew Wood was sent to the Admirals shortly before Kemell, on October 10, after recovering from a lower-body injury sustained during the preseason.
The Nashville Predators are set to face the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday at 6 p.m. CST at the Bell Centre. The team aims to bounce back from their recent defeat as they continue their season.
