The Bruins have acquired forward Viktor Arvidsson from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Arvidsson, a veteran winger with five 20-goal seasons, is expected to provide critical scoring for a team lacking offensive threats. Last season, he scored 15 goals and 27 points in 67 games. He has a $4 million cap hit and is coming off an injury-prone season with the Kings. Arvidsson is likely to play on the third line but could take on second-line responsibilities as needed.
Arvidsson has been a productive forward in the NHL over the years, scoring 20 or more goals five times in his career. During his tenure with the Nashville Predators, Arvidsson scored 30-plus goals during the 2016-17 season (31 tallies) and 2018-19 (34 goals).
With limited options available in free agency, Boston opted to take a flier on a veteran winger who could be a potential 20-goal contributor for a team that needs a shot-first option in place.
Arvidsson, 32, is coming off of a season where he scored 15 goals and 27 points across 67 games with the Oilers. The Swedish forward is a dangerous scoring threat off the rush who also peppers the net.
Arvidsson dealt with injuries during the 2023-24 season with the Kings - undergoing back surgery in October before latter getting hampered by a lower-body ailment. In 18 games, Arvidsson scored six goals and posted 15 points that season.
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