Report: Predators, Arvidsson far apart in contract talks

The Nashville Predators and Viktor Arvidsson aren't seeing eye to eye.

The sides are set to go to arbitration Saturday with the Predators having offered Arvidsson a two-year deal that would pay him $2.75 million in both years, while Arvidsson is seeking a one-year deal worth $4.5 million, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Arvidsson is coming off a career year with 31 goals and 61 points in 80 games - both team highs. Despite quickly proving to be an important part of the Predators roster, Arvidsson hadn't played a full NHL season prior to this year, with a combined eight goals and 16 points in 62 games over the previous two years.

The 24-year-old is among four Predators who remain restricted free agents, including Ryan Johansen.