RW Anders Bjork - Notre Dame, NCAA (2014, 146th, BOS)

[VictorLustig]

Let's just hope he's more positionally sound than former Swedish minister of defense.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

so majority of Bruins fans feel he is a pretty much guarantee NHLer next season. Does everyone here feel that way?.... everything I read has fans obsessed with the guy

I think he's a lock. He fit in just fine in his limited ice time at the WC's. His speed and skillset are perfect for today's NHL. I think he'll end up a solid middle 6 winger with the potential to turn into a top line player if everything works out.

 

[PB37]

I think he's a lock. He fit in just fine in his limited ice time at the WC's. His speed and skillset are perfect for today's NHL. I think he'll end up a solid middle 6 winger with the potential to turn into a top line player if everything works out.

His versatility will help too. Bjork is a left hand shot, but has played primarily on the right wing. He's even played a bit of center too.

Currently, the Bruins at the pro level are weak on talent on the right side. After Pastrnak, our 2nd best RW would be Backes, who many of us want to see moved back to center to help shore up the third line that has been a problem the past couple of years. In a way, this couldn't be a more perfect time for a prospect like Bjork who can line up on either wing.

There's spots to win on the wing for the Bruins and Bjork, along with DeBrusk and Cehlarik, are the current top three frontrunners to win a spot out of camp.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

His versatility will help too. Bjork is a left hand shot, but has played primarily on the right wing. He's even played a bit of center too.

Currently, the Bruins at the pro level are weak on talent on the right side. After Pastrnak, our 2nd best RW would be Backes, who many of us want to see moved back to center to help shore up the third line that has been a problem the past couple of years. In a way, this couldn't be a more perfect time for a prospect like Bjork who can line up on either wing.

There's spots to win on the wing for the Bruins and Bjork, along with DeBrusk and Cehlarik, are the current top three frontrunners to win a spot out of camp.

I think Bjork would have the edge just because he's such a dynamic skater who can play in varying roles. Speed is the biggest advantage in today's NHL and he's notably ahead of the competition you listed.

He's got a great international resume as well - not many college guys who make the US WC team end up spending much time in the AHL.

 

[bearcountry17]

 

[monsieurthibz]

1st career goal for Bjork tonight against the Yotes.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Always making plays. Once Bjork gets better at winning board battles and Bergeron gets back, Anders will be so much better.

Kid does not lack confidence.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Looking for a hat trick tonight.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

This kid is filthy and will only get better with experience. Playing with two studs helps. He compliments Marchand and Bergeron perfectly. Fun to watch.

 

[BruinLVGA]

It's very early but the eye test says that we might have struck gold - and a lot of it - with him.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

My dark horse to win the calder now that Bergy is back. I mentioned that a month ago that he will be in the conversation.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

I could see it in limited viewings of him last year in Notre Dame, this guy wants to win and will better himself to do just that if it means he has to carry a line on his back.

Since he can think the game highly, skates like a breeze, and does great things with the puck on his stick, I see him as a top 6 mainstay for a long time.

Yes, it is early but Boston really did steal this guy from 29 other teams in that 5th round (Philly did get Lindblom).