Confirmed with Link: Oilers sign Viktor Arvidsson (2 years x 4M AAV)

[Donner]

Do love the signing. Although can't help but think about the Rieder signing

Cautiously optimistic

 

[La Bamba]

Do love the signing. Although can't help but think about the Rieder signing

Cautiously optimistic

Rieder…? You’re in for a surprise lol

 

[joestevens29]

Do love the signing. Although can't help but think about the Rieder signing

Cautiously optimistic

I think the difference is Arvidsson has a way more proven track record. Reider's best seasons are kind of like average seasons for Arvidsson.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

WENDO!!

 

[ThePhoenixx]

I think the difference is Arvidsson has a way more proven track record. Reider's best seasons are kind of like average seasons for Arvidsson.

The guy really doesn't like losing. Guy is also thick, hard to play against and a real pain.

Reider was none of those things.

 

[ThePhoenixx]

Ekholm sets up Arvdisson

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Ekholm sets up Arvdisson

That's a brilliant tip.

 

[PositiveCashFlow]

Hope this guy enjoys Stanley Cups!

who doesn't

 

[tiger_80]

Arvidsson is a greasy player that goes hard to the net with a great shot has never played with a superstar he will put up 30 g and 35 apples if he stays healthy.

He's what Linus Omark should have been. lol

Great signing and great contract value. If he stays healthy, we finally got Leon his winger!

This team got a lot smaller and softer though: none of Arvidsson, Skinner, or Iglesias will intimidate anyone.

 

[Mr Positive]

Arvidsson has a big hockey IQ. Thats something Foegele was lacking imo

 

[Skolman]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808585582290796898

 

[McTonyBrar]

Do love the signing. Although can't help but think about the Rieder signing

Cautiously optimistic

LOL sorry in what way is Rieder comparable to Arvidsson??!

 

[TheNumber4]

who doesn't

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Heard my non hockey friend talk about Stanley Cups and was like “wtf, why you talking hockey?” Only to find out she was referring to these things lol.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Honestly, his motor and skill will mesh really well with Draisaitl, this is the kind of player he's been desperately needing on his wing.

 

[guymez]

Do love the signing. Although can't help but think about the Rieder signing

Cautiously optimistic

Not getting this comparison at all.

 

[K1984]

Honestly, his motor and skill will mesh really well with Draisaitl, this is the kind of player he's been desperately needing on his wing.

Players that instinctually drive low and in the middle on zone entry are what Leon needs to play with. He likes to stop up high, get some space, and make a play, so he needs someone to pull defenders low for him to do his thing.

Too often we've paired him with guys that won't do this or do it very well.

 

[VainGretzky]

I love how he slides more open while shooting that is a unique skill that will go well with Draisaitl he creates his own open shooting lanes

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Not getting this comparison at all.

They both play hockey.

Thats about it.

 

[Victor000]

One of the few Kings that made me nervous every time he was on the ice. If he can stay healthy, this is a steal of a deal.

 

[tiger_80]

LOL sorry in what way is Rieder comparable to Arvidsson??!

Arvidsson is more like a better skating Eberle.

 

[guymez]

Arvidsson is more like a better skating Eberle.

Better skating and much grittier version of Eberle.

I'd say that Skinner more closely resembles Eberle as a player.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Arvidsson is more like a better skating Eberle.

What? They don’t play the same game at all.

 

[McTonyBrar]

Arvidsson is more like a better skating Eberle.

A couple of differences: Arvidsson is also more physical, wins puck battles, is gritty, attacks the net, is good defensively and can one time the puck

I think that's more than a couple lol

 

[5Hollywood5]

Arvidsson's missed significant time during his years in the league. He may be 31, but he's got a lot of fuel in that tank.

 

[McFlyingV]

He's what Linus Omark should have been. lol


This team got a lot smaller and softer though: none of Arvidsson, Skinner, or Iglesias will intimidate anyone.

I don't think their counter parts in Foegele or Derek Ryan were intimidating anyone either.

A couple of differences: Arvidsson is also more physical, wins puck battles, is gritty, attacks the net, is good defensively and can one time the puck

I think that's more than a couple lol

Has a way better motor than Eberle. Eberle's a floater. Arvidsson's a waterbug.