Major acquisition by the Boston Bruins: "We need to make the playoffs"
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A recent acquisition for the Boston Bruins has recently spoken out during a recent interview with Dailyfaceoff and makes it clear what he's planning to do with the organization upon his arrival.
A veteran of more than 600 career NHL games, Don Sweeney took a gamble on acquiring him, despite the bouncy career he's had throughout the Nashville Predators, Los Angeles Kings, and most recent; the Edmonton Oilers.
Arvidsson banked on Edmonton as a destination to find great playoff success, but once again for the Oilers, goaltending and a lack of support ended their playoff hopes earlier than expected.
«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.»
Leaving Edmonton to start a new journey in Boston is this offseason will certainly be a change of scenery for the veteran, one that was reportedly needed between he and the Oilers, despite having one year left on his current contract.
«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 Bruins' rich history intrigued Arvidsson, and his goal scoring ability intrigued general manager Don Sweeney.
«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 isn't the only Swede in Boston, as Elias and Hampus Lindholm are both with the Bruins as well.
«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.»
Victor Arvidsson plans to find his old scoring ways with new opportunity in Boston
«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.»
Arvidsson's clear goal with the Bruins? To find his way back to the playoffs, alongside a familiar from of European players on the roster.
It'll be interesting to see his role come puck drop of the 2025-26 NHL season and the kind of impact he can make on the re-tooled Bruins group.
Perhaps if things don't workout, he can be used as a valuable trade deadline asset.
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AOUT 30 | 94 ANSWERS Major acquisition by the Boston Bruins: "We need to make the playoffs" Do you think Arvidsson will play himself to a contract extension in Boston? | ||
| Yes | 61 | 64.9 % |
| No | 33 | 35.1 % |
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