Kemell didn't record a point in two appearances with the Predators while posting eight shots on goal and four hits in his first taste of NHL action. He has nine goals and 25 points in 38 minor-league outings this season. Whether or not the 20-year-old forward returns to the Predators after the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off will probably depend on the health of injured forwards Luke Evangelista (lower body), Mark Jankowski (upper body) and Zachary L'Heureux (upper body).
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Predators' Joakim Kemell: Called up Thursday
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Kemell was promoted from AHL Milwaukee on Thursday, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.
Kemell hasn't been called up yet this season and would be making his NHL debut if he played in Friday's matchup with Chicago or against the Sabres on Saturday. With the Admirals this season, the 2022 first-round pick has generated nine goals and 16 helpers over 38 contests. If both Mark Jankowski (upper body) and Luke Evangelista (lower body) are on the shelf, Kemell figures to slot into a bottom-six role versus Chicago.
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Predators' Joakim Kemell: Sent to AHL
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Kemell was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday.
Kemell was selected 17th overall in 2022 and managed 12 goals and 15 points in 43 games with JYP HT Jyvaskyla of the SM-liiga in 2022-23.
