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Boston Bruins: Anders Bjork inks a three-year entry level deal

By Logan Jakubajtys

Apr 6, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Anders Bjork (10), Notre Dame Fighting Irish defenseman Dennis Gilbert (4) and Denver Pioneers forward Colin Staub (24) battle for possession of the puck during the first period of play at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Anders Bjork (10), Notre Dame Fighting Irish defenseman Dennis Gilbert (4) and Denver Pioneers forward Colin Staub (24) battle for possession of the puck during the first period of play at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Anders Bjork had to choose between returning to Notre Dame or joining the Boston Bruins. In 2017, he’ll be lacing his skates on Causeway.

The Boston Bruins have been anxiously awaiting a decision from Anders Bjork for the future. If he had chosen to return to Notre Dame for his senior season, he would have been eligible to become an NHL free agent. That fear is gone now for Boston, as Bjork signed a three-year entry-level deal with the club.

While Boston would have liked Bjork to join them in the playoffs, he took the time to make this decision. He also played in the World Championships before making his choice.

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney understands why Bjork took so long to make a decision but is certainly glad to have him on the team now.

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Bjork was selected in the 5th round of the 2014 NHL Draft by the Bruins. He would have been taken higher if teams knew how much he would improve while at Notre Dame. As a sophomore, he had 35 points in 35 games, but things really took off for him as a junior, where he had 52 points over 39 games.

In camp, Bjork will have a chance to earn a spot on the second line on the left wing with David Krejci. Jake DeBrusk, Danton Heinen, and Peter Cehlarik will be his competition for it. Bjork is the second young player to join the club for 2017, as Charlie McAvoy debuted in the playoffs.

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The Wisconsin native may not have a huge impact immediately, but over time he’s expected to develop into a solid NHL player.

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