Viktor Arvidsson admits that "it's a bit strange" being an Oiler

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Finnegan Frost
September 10, 2024 (4:48 PM)

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After the Oilers wrapped up their first preseason skate, newcomer Viktor Arvidsson made himself available to the media.

You know how the famous saying goes...if you can't beat em', join em'. That's exactly the case for former LA Kings forward Viktor Arvidsson who finds himself on the opposite side of the 2024 post season.

Arvidsson, who recently signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Oilers was asked how it feels to be the newest member of the organization.

«It's a little bit strange,» Arvidsson admitted in his first media availability as an Oiler. «I didn't play the first round [in 2022] when we went to seven, and then two years in a row it felt like I was only playing Edmonton cause I was hurt but it feels good.»

«Their hunger to win and I'm at the point where I see myself pushing for that, so it was a no-brainer when they wanted to make a deal,» Arvidsson explained. «I'm from up north in Sweden too so I'm kind of used to the weather but I'm excited.»

The Swedish forward is embracing his new challenge in the Canadian North. Scandinavia has a similar climate to the prairie's, so Arvidsson seems unbothered about the upcoming harsh winter months.

Regardless of Arvidsson feeling a bit strange donning the Oilers orange and blue, he has his eyes set on being a top contributor on the second line with Leon Drasiaitl. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see what Arvidsson bring to the lineup this year for the Oil.

Source: Daily Hive
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