On the Boston Bruins …
Fluto Shinzawa: Bruins president Cam Neely would like to upgrade their left wing and left side defense.
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Within the Bruins organization, potential candidates that could fill the Bruins need for a left winger include Jake DeBrusk, Danton Heinen, Peter Cehlarik, and Anders Bjork.
In-house options for a left side defenseman include Rob O’Gara and Matt Grzelcyk.
“If we could do something to get a young player that has experience, especially on the back end, I think it would be more beneficial and maybe accelerate things a little bit,” Neely said of acquiring blue line help, “rather than hoping we have a player that’s going to be able to step in and contribute.”
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Forward Anders Bjork said he would let the Bruins know after the World Championship his intentions. Bjork could return to Notre Dame for his senior season or sign with the Bruins. If Bjork returns to school, Bruins president Cam Neely said he hopes it doesn’t turn into a Jimmy Vesey-type situation – not signing with the team holding his rights and opting for free agency.
“We’re doing everything we possibly can. He had a very difficult decision (about turning pro) right after his season was over. I think it was overwhelming for him. He’s at the World Championships now. His camp has told Don that he’s going to make a decision whether or not to return to college hockey or turn pro after the World Championships at some point,” said Neely. “Our hopes are that he sees where we’re at as a team and some of the young players we’re putting in our lineup. We hope that he understands that he’s a player that we think very highly of that can step in and contribute .”
Bjork could be a top six left winger and could be a candidate to play alongside David Krejci.