A statement was issued following a completed trade between the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers
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Viktor Arvidsson has issued a statement on his fresh start with the Boston Bruins after a completed trade between the Bruins and Oilers.
Back during free agency, the Boston Bruins ended up completing a trade with the Edmonton Oilers to acquire Viktor Arvidsson. Now he has spoken out on his opportunity with the Bruins.
Arvidsson speaks on his new chapter with the Boston Bruins
Arvidsson recently spoke out on how last season with the Oilers did not go how he wanted it too.
«It ended with the finals, which was also the reason I went there. To try and win, and we came close,» Arvidsson said. «Personally, I was a bit injured at the start, missing about 15 games. 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. Still, it was a fun and, above all, a very educational season.»
Despite making the finals, Arvidsson still sees the season as a disappointment.
«I won't deny that,» Arvidsson said. «First and foremost, it was tough losing (in the finals). And then I also wanted to get more out of my game.»
He has spent his entire career in the USA, expect for last year, and he said the experience was refreshing.
«It was actually a little different. I have kids, and some things worked a bit differently with them. I'd say Canada is a little more like Sweden, and we really enjoyed it, so there were no problems at all.»
Despite having one year left on his deal, both the Oilers and Arvidsson believed it was better to part ways.
«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. «It ended with Boston being interested, and I think it's going to be really fun.»
The Boston Bruins style and history is appealing to Arvidsson.
«Boston has always been a hardworking team,» he added. «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.»
He is also excited to get to play with some Swede's as both Elias and Hampus Lindholm are current players on the Bruins roster.
«It'll be fun with Hampus and Elias. Fabian Lysell is there too, but I haven't met him yet. Of course, it means a lot to have other Swedes on the team. I've also been fortunate throughout my career to have plenty of Swedes around me.»
Arvidsson had a down year, scroing just 15 goals, 27 points in 67 games for the Oilers, but is hoping to have a bounce back year.
«Personally, I want to bounce back to the kind of seasons I had in LA and also in Nashville,» Arvidsson said. «That's where I want to get back to and be able to contribute offensively with my game. And then, of course, we're aiming for the playoffs-that's what every team does at the start of the season. First and foremost, we need to make the playoffs. We also have a new coach (Marco Sturm), so that'll be really exciting.»
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