The Detroit Red Wings are finalizing a two-year contract with Viktor Arvidsson, according to sources. The 33-year-old winger posted 25 goals and 54 points in 69 games last season on Boston's second line alongside Pavel Zacha and Casey Mittelstadt, helping the Bruins return to the postseason. Despite his productive campaign, the Bruins couldn't reach an agreement, instead making a splash at the draft by acquiring JJ Peterka.

Detroit enters this move with clear motivation - ending the NHL's longest active playoff drought at 10 seasons. General manager Steve Yzerman faces a busy summer handling captain Dylan Larkin's trade request while rebuilding the roster. The Red Wings also permitted veteran wingers Patrick Kane and David Perron to test free agency, signaling a potential roster overhaul.

Arvidsson broke into the league with the Predators after being selected in the fourth round in 2014. His previous two-year deal carried a $4 million salary-cap hit with Edmonton, where he managed 15 goals and 27 points in one season before the Bruins acquired him. Over 12 NHL seasons, he has reached the 20-goal mark six times and topped 30 goals twice.

The signing addresses Detroit's immediate need for scoring depth while Arvidsson seeks to prove he can maintain his production outside Boston's system. Yzerman now turns attention to resolving Larkin's future, with the trade market offering limited attractive packages so far.