The Detroit Red Wings have signed veteran forward Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year contract, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic. The deal is reported to carry an average annual value (AAV) of $5 million, keeping the Swedish winger in Detroit through the 2025-26 season.
Arvidsson, 31, joins the Red Wings after a three-season tenure with the Los Angeles Kings. Despite being limited to just 18 games during the 2023-24 season due to injury, he remained highly productive when healthy, tallying six goals and nine assists for 15 points. His arrival in Detroit is expected to provide a significant offensive boost to a forward group looking to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A two-time 30-goal scorer, Arvidsson brings significant veteran experience and a high-volume shooting mentality to the Red Wings' top-six rotation. Prior to his time in Los Angeles, he spent seven seasons with the Nashville Predators, where he established himself as a premier offensive threat. The move marks a key addition for the Red Wings as they continue to refine their roster during the free agency period.
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