Former Oiler opens up on issues that led to accepting trade out of Edmonton
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In an interview with Ronnie Ronnkvist of HockeySvergie.se former-Oiler Victor Arvidsson spoke openly about what he believes went wrong with the Edmonton Oilers.
Swedish winger traded to Boston Bruins after only 1-year with Oilers
"I was a bit injured at the start, missing about 15 games,» Arvidsson said to Ronnie Ronnkvist. «My role on the team wasn't really what I had in mind, but it wasn't what Edmonton had envisioned either. It turned into kind of a trudging season for me, with less ice time and a reduced role.»
Victor Arvidsson had signed a 2-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers July 1, 2024 at a $4M cap hit, but was subsequently traded away to the Bruins to give Edmonton more cap-flexibility.
Yet, as much as the Oilers had need for more cap space, Arvidsson, also, was not adverse to the trade, and waived his NTC to make the move possible.
Victor Arvidsson had signed a 2-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers July 1, 2024 at a $4M cap hit, but was subsequently traded away to the Bruins to give Edmonton more cap-flexibility.
Yet, as much as the Oilers had need for more cap space, Arvidsson, also, was not adverse to the trade, and waived his NTC to make the move possible.
«We looked around a bit on the market, and I agreed with Edmonton that the best thing for me was to find something new that would be a better fit,» Arvidsson said to HockeySverige.se. «It ended with Boston being interested, and I think it's going to be really fun
Boston has always been a hardworking team. They're strong defensively. It's always been tough to come into that arena and play because Boston's fans are very passionate. The whole city is a great sports town. That's how I see it, and I want to come in there myself and add a little spice.»
In 67 games with the Oilers in 2024-26, Victor Arvidsson scored 15G and 12A, while skating an average of 15:00 TOI, and was part of Team Sweden at the 4 Nations Cup last season.
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