The Edmonton Oilers have demoted forward Viktor Arvidsson to the fourth line, which will further speculation that he could be traded as a salary cap dump.
NHL insider Frank Seravalli has suggested earlier the Oilers could trade Arvidsson to free up cap space, as Jeff Skinner can use his no-move clause to block a trade.
Oilers trading Viktor Arvidsson looks like possibility after demotion to the fourth line
At practice, Oilers coach Knoblauch demoted Arvidsson to the fourth line in place of top prospect Matthew Savoie, playing on the second line with Draisaitl.
Nuge – McDavid – Hyman
Savoie – Draisaitl – Podkolzin
Skinner – Janmark – Perry
Arvidsson – Henrique – BrownEkholm – Bouchard
Nurse – Klingberg
Kulak – EmbersonSkinner Pickard
Matthew Savoie is being called up after dominating in the AHL this season, and if he makes a good enough impression, it’s possible that he commands a roster spot for the rest of the season.
