Viktor Arvidsson

Viktor Arvidsson
Arvidsson during his time with the Milwaukee Admirals on 24 November 2015
Born (1993-04-08) 8 April 1993 (age 33)
Kusmark, Sweden
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Detroit Red Wings
Skellefteå AIK
Nashville Predators
Los Angeles Kings
Edmonton Oilers
Boston Bruins
National team  Sweden
NHL draft 112th overall, 2014
Nashville Predators
Playing career 2011–present

Johan Viktor Arvidsson (born 8 April 1993) is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger. He currently plays for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Nashville Predators, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, and Boston Bruins. Outside of the NHL, Arvidsson played for Skellefteå AIK of the Elitserien/Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Arvidsson played parts of four seasons with Skellefteå AIK of the Elitserien/Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

He was drafted 112th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2014 NHL entry draft. On 15 July 2014, Arvidsson signed a three-year, $1.895 million entry-level contract to join the Predators. He was sent down to their AHL-affiliate Milwaukee Admirals.

On 21 March 2015, the Predators called him up and Arvidsson made his NHL debut in a 3–0 win against the Buffalo Sabres. On 8 October, Arvidsson scored his first NHL goal against Cam Ward in a 2–1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes. On 11 February 2017, Arvidsson recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 7–4 win against the Florida Panthers. He finished the season scoring 31 regular season games and recorded 30 assists for 61 points in 80 regular season games. He also scored 3 goals and recorded 10 assists in 22 playoffs games for the Predators that season. On 22 July, Arvidsson signed a seven-year, $29.75 million contract to stay with the Predators.

On 1 July 2021, the Predators traded Arvidsson to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2020 second-round draft pick and a 2022 third-round draft pick. He played three seasons with the Kings.

On 1 July 2024, Arvidsson signed a two-year, $8 million contract contract to join the Edmonton Oilers. He finished the season scoring 15 regular season games and recorded 12 assists for in 67 regular season games. He also scored 2 goals and recorded 5 assists in 15 playoffs games for the Oilers.

On 1 July 2025, the Oilers traded Arvidsson to the Boston Bruins in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. He finished the season scoring 25 goals and recorded 29 assists for in 69 regular season games. He also scored 2 goals and recorded 5 assists in 4 playoffs games for the Bruins.

On 1 July 2026, Arvidsson signed a two-year, $10 million contract to join the Detroit Red Wings.

References

  1. ↑ "Nashville Predators Sign 2014 Fourth Round Pick Viktor Arvidsson to an Entry Level Contract". Nashville Predators. Archived from the original on July 19, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Rinne makes 22 saves in Predators' 3-0 win over Sabres". ESPN. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Predators' Viktor Arvidsson scores first NHL goal". The Tennesseean. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Florida Panthers score 4 in 2nd period, beat Predators 7-4". Florida Panthers. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Preds Sign Viktor Arvidsson to Seven-Year, $29.75 Million Contract". Florida Panthers. Archived from the original on September 20, 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ↑ "LA Kings Acquire Viktor Arvidsson from Predators". Los Angeles Kings. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Release: Oilers sign Viktor Arvidsson to two-year contract". Edmonton Oilers. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Boston Bruins Acquire Viktor Arvidsson from Edmonton Oilers". Boston Bruins. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Red Wings sign Viktor Arvidsson to two-year contract". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved August 31, 2026.

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