Viktor Arvidsson: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / August 28

Arvidsson Talks Leaving Cup-Contending Oilers for Struggling Bruins

Viktor Arvidsson is starting fresh in Boston after a tough season with the Edmonton Oilers. Traded this offseason, the Swedish winger says joining the Bruins made perfect sense.

Boston Bruins News / Oilersnation / August 28

Former Oiler Viktor Arvidsson excited for ‘better fit’ with Bruins

You might not realize it, but forward Viktor Arvidsson has quickly started to become a bit of a journeyman. After rising to stardom with the Nashville Predators, the Swedish winger played three seasons with the Los Angeles Kings before signing a two-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers in July 2024.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / August 27

Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson looking forward to fresh start after leaving Oilers

This story originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. Viktor Arvidsson has been around the block for a while.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 31

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Viktor Arvidsson

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Calvin Pickard, and now we turn our attention to Viktor Arvidsson.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Course Correction from $7M Cap Mistake the Right Play for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers made a bold but necessary pivot this offseason, moving off of two mistakes they made last summer. First, they chose to trade Viktor Arvidsson to the Boston Bruins.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 12

Viktor Arvidsson struggles to find his game: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

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NHL News / Oilersnation / July 7

Are the Oilers better off with Andrew Mangiapane over Viktor Arvidsson?

Many years from now, when you’re out in Edmonton and spot a rare Viktor Arvidsson Oilers jersey out in the wild, you’ll probably think, “Oh yeah, he used to play here!” The Swedish forward only lasted one season in Oil Country before the Edmonton Oilers traded him and his $4 million cap hit to the Boston Bruins on July 1st.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / July 6

Elliotte Friedman Reveals The Oilers Tried Trading Two Key Players Before Moving Viktor Arvidsson

The Edmonton Oilers traded Viktor Arvidsson to the Boston Bruins after only a single year with the team, but not before they tried trading two other players first.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 1

It doesn't appear that a Nikolaj Ehlers decision is imminent

Bob McKenzie: Nikolaj Ehlers’ agent Andre Rufener will be a busy person today and there is no guarantee that there will be an Ehlers contract done today.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Bruins Acquire Viktor Arvidsson from Oilers in Cap-Clearing Move

The Boston Bruins have acquired winger Viktor Arvidsson from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, according to multiple reports.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Edmonton Oilers Trade Depth Forward to Boston

The Edmonton Oilers have traded forward Viktor Arvidsson to the Boston Bruins for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Arvidsson was a name constantly floating in the rumour mill because of his cap hit, but he’ll get a fresh start in Boston.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Oilers trade Viktor Arvidsson to Bruins

The Edmonton Oilers are trading forward Viktor Arvidsson to the Boston Bruins, according to multiple reports. The deal was first reported by Irfan Gaffar.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Oilers and Bruins Finalizing Viktor Arvidsson Trade

As per Elliotte Friedman, “Hearing Boston/Edmonton discussing a Viktor Arvidsson deal. We’ll see.” Meanwhile, Irfaan Gaffar has reported, “Hearing Viktor Arvidsson has been traded to the Boston Bruins from Edmonton.” Coming back in the deal is a 2027 5th Round Pick.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 24

What the Oilers might lose by moving on from Viktor Arvidsson

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 24

4 Trade Destinations for Edmonton Oilers Forward Viktor Arvidsson

When the Edmonton Oilers signed scrappy winger Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year contract on July 1, 2024, fans expected him to push 60 points and give the team the final push they needed to bring home a Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / House of Hockey / June 24

'Both sides know it's time to move on': Oilers set to trade forward, per Elliotte Friedman

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 23

Despite no-movement clause, Viktor Arvidsson ‘going to work’ with Oilers on trade

All signs point to a pending breakup between the Edmonton Oilers and Viktor Arvidsson — and a report Monday suggests the team might have an easier time than expected in moving on from the winger.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 23

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

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