Rumor: Anton Blidh signs ELC

[Ivyy13]

@NHLFREEAGENTS: Boston Bruins signed (F) Anton Blidh to a entry-level contract #NHL



He is currently playing with Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Blidh was selected by the Boston Bruins in the 6th round (180th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

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[Man Rocket]

is he going to play in PRO now?

 

[mislysBB]

is he going to play in PRO now?

The article that I read said that he will be with Frolunda until June 26th, so there's a good chance he will be down in providence next season.

 

[BB88]

good size, could we see 2016 Blidh-Kemppainen-Ferlin/Randell 4th line?

I know nothing about him except his elite prospect profile.

 

[BruinsPortugal]

good size, could we see 2016 Blidh-Kemppainen-Ferlin/Randell 4th line?

I know nothing about him except his elite prospect profile.

A speedy and hard working player. Good penalty killer. Solid team player. Always gives 100% and has great attitude and work ethic. Loves to agitate and rile up opponents. - See more at: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=67179#sthash.XjuqI6rn.dpuf

Sounds like a nice 4th liner to me!!

 

[Mione134]

His last name is pronounced like "Blood". And he hits hard.

I'm feeling it.

 

[bob27]

Euro energy line? I like the idea. Don Cherry will be most confused.

 

[Danton Heineken]

Keith Gretzky's record is looking promising.

 

[Si Hopkins]

I thought it was pronounced "bleed."

 

[Healthy Wrap]

No one makes me Blidh my own blood.

 

[Jeff077]

I really liked his game at the WJC this year. Played with not stop energy, finished his hits and had a little bit of a s**t disturber element to his game.

 

[Stone Clode]

Hell yeah, love this news. I really, really like Blidh. The kid has Andrew Shaw written all over him. Will be excited to watch him in Providence this coming season, hopefully.

 

[Patrice Krejci*]

I'm really digging these energy/euro signings. Adds speed, a bit of skill, a bit of grit, and good defense. Hoping they can make a new kickass 4th line.

 

[Boston BROin]

I heard this guy has a similar game to PJ Axelsson

 

[GarbageGoal]

18th in scoring on his team? 5 goals? Awful! Nick Johnson outscored him in that league so even he's a better player!

 

[Sheppy]

We could have a decent 4th line, and a cheap one which would free up some coin. Now, make Randell a winger.

 

[Mione134]

I thought it was pronounced "bleed."

I thought it was blood... bleed..blood either way I'm liking where its going

More rats I say.

 

[bruinmann77]

Now we need to get Zane signed officially any others from that draft that needs to be signed?

 

[HuskyBruinPride]

Sounds like he has potential to be a good 4th liner. HF compared him to Axelsson.

 

[Paddington]

I really like what I'm hearing from everybody here about this kid. The B's need so show a little more grit and agitation and it sounds like Blidh brings those elements.

 

[BB88]

Sounds like a nice 4th liner to me!!

Looked that too,

I want a 4th line that can create energy and has bigger bodies.

Blidh-Kemppainen-Randell/Ferlin= 2.2M range,
younger/bigger/faster 4th line with almost Campbell money, we have to get rid of Kelly's contract.

 

[bruinmann77]

a younger gritty 4th line who can also score.

 

[Gee Wally]

Bring him over. let him play a year in Prov. to get used to the organization andd NA hockey.

Then the next year let him compete for 4th line openings.

 

[ODAAT]

Sounds like a nice 4th liner to me!!

loves to agitate and rile up opponents with speed?...yeah, sign me up

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Bring him over. let him play a year in Prov. to get used to the organization andd NA hockey.

Then the next year let him compete for 4th line openings.

Agreed.

I HOPE he forces the organization to make some difficult decisions for the roster in Boston. But realistically, there's going to be an adjustment period for him.

I can't remember where I was watching Blidh where he surprised me a bit. World Juniors maybe? Guy has a ton of moxie and was wicked at winning the one-on-ones in the offensive zone.

But yeah... I don't have high high expectations. Just hope he surprises sometime in the next couple of years.