Oliver Bjorkstrand Signs Big Extension In Columbus
4 years agoColumbus Blue Jackets forward Oliver Bjorkstrand inked a five-year, $27 million contract (average annual value $5.4 million) to remain in the Buckeye State on Wednesday. The 25-year-old, who was due to become a restricted free-agent at the conclusion of the season, is coming off an impressive campaign in which he posted 36 points (21 goals, 15 assists) in 49 regular season games in 2019-2020. Despite missing time due to injury, Bjorkstrand still managed to lead the Blue Jackets in goals and finished third on the team in shots on goal (162) as well. Ranked at #153 in Yahoo's preseason draft rankings, the fourth-year winger presents serious value as a sleeper in fantasy drafts. He'll look to prove his value when the Jackets open up the season versus Nashville on January 14th.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com