Confirmed with Link: Bruins sign Fitzgerald and Johansson

[Gordoff]

A credit to the organization that a kid like Ryan, who would have had other opportunities had he waited a few more months, decided to stick around.

As I've stated before, this is not your father's Bruins where they tell tough signs to go practice their yodeling. They work hard to maintain positive relationships with their prospects. Doesn't always work out, but it's a breath of fresh air.

Thank God!

Good stuff.

SWEET^^

What this means is that Johansson has an option in his contract to go back to Europe instead of going to Providence next season.

My understanding and belief is he can not receive a part signing bonus while playing in Europe.

So yes, it needs to be renegotiated with no European option or no signing bonus included.

It sounds as though it's just a snag and will be worked out but doubt that it'll be done in time to get him into any action for the Boston Bruins this year, right Dom?

 

[DominicT]

It sounds as though it's just a snag and will be worked out but doubt that it'll be done in time to get him into any action for the Boston Bruins this year, right Dom?

His contract was to start in 2017-2018. He had no contract to play this season for Boston.

 

[ODAAT]

Good stuff.

kid looks young, deer in the headlights, too much too soon

In all seriousness, can`t imagine how that feels for Tom to have his son get this done

 

[LPTank]

His contract was to start in 2017-2018. He had no contract to play this season for Boston.

Thanks Dom.

 

[talkinaway]

Does this mean his contract just needs to be re-written?

Is it just me, or does this sound like a "You had ONE job!" thing that some lawyer/agent missed....

Can't imagine this actually has consequences, except for maybe the PBruins playoff push...

 

[KlausJopling]

Is it just me, or does this sound like a "You had ONE job!" thing that some lawyer/agent missed....

Can't imagine this actually has consequences, except for maybe the PBruins playoff push...

Won't affect Providence as he still has a PTO with them. He's in the lineup today.

 

[GordonHowe]

So happy.

Per Kirk: we still have 5 contracts available as these don't count until next year.

Will be interesting to see who out of Bjork, JFK and McAvoy decide to leave school early.

I still don't think the B's will sign any college kids until July 1 if at all.

Excellent news. This sort of thing is Sweeney's strong suit. Good for him.

I'm betting JFK before Charlie.

 

[GordonHowe]

Pleasantly surprised. Don't forget, Fitzy scored 24 goals last year while playing a scrappy two-way game. He's not the fastest dude out there, but he knows where to go and he is smart with the puck. He has a great stick as well as one the better saucer passes in the Bruins prospect pool. Put Fitzy, Bjork and Gabrielle together in Providence when the time is right and let's have some fun.

An excellent plan.

 

[GarbageGoal]

 

[neelynugs]

didn't want to start a new thread, but wondering if anyone has heard anything about johansson to date. we know he had the concussion, but is he skating, is he on the bike, is he even present at camp? thanks for any info.

 

[JCRO]

didn't want to start a new thread, but wondering if anyone has heard anything about johansson to date. we know he had the concussion, but is he skating, is he on the bike, is he even present at camp? thanks for any info.

....Was the preseason thread/ prospects thread not suitable enough? this is gonna confuse people