Boston Bruins Sign Free Agent Offensive Defenseman

8 months ago  /  NHL Trade Rumors

The Boston Bruins have dipped into the free agent pool to sign an undrafted collegiate defenseman, agreeing to terms on a one-year entry-level deal with Drew Bavaro out of Notre Dame.The #NHLBruins have signed defenseman Drew Bavaro to a one-year, entry-level contract.📰: https://t.co/1jyB1uhrUZ pic.twitter.com/a7IjlaiVNR— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 12, 2024The deal begins next season, and sports an an NHL cap hit of $867,500. In the meantime, he'll join the Bruins organization by finishing out the season with the team's AHL affiliate in Providence on an amateur tryout (ATO).Bavaro, 6-foot-3, 202 pounds, has strong offensive and skating skills from the backline, recording 78 points in 124 NCAA games. This year, with Notre Dame in the Big-10, he had 10 goals and 10 assists for 20 points in 35 games. He's a right-shot D, but has played both sides. Drew Bavaro, signed by BOS, blasts a one timer from the point against UMich the other day. He’ll report to Providence on an ATO for the rest of the year. #NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/AElDX9iC1X— Robert Chalmers (@IvanIvanlvan) March 12, 2024 The 23-year-old, out of Bradenton, Florida is familiar with playing in the New England area, having played at Cardigan Mountain, Lawrence Academy, River Rats, and Bentley before transferring to the Fighting Irish.Photo: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports...

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