Every season there are surprises and disappointments. While there has definitely been a fair share of disappointments with the Boston Bruins, there have also been some really pleasant surprises. One is Oskar Steen, who has five points in eight games and is a plus-four. But there is another player who has quietly had an impact on the team this season: Anton Blidh.
But if Blidh continues to play as he has, he is certainly building a strong argument for the Bruins’ coaching staff to keep him around. Given how well the team is doing at the moment, they should ride his current lineup for as long as they can.
Beyond this season, Blidh is making a strong case for a nice contract when he becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. He’s currently on a two-way, one-year contract worth $750,000. At this rate, he will definitely get a more expensive contract, maybe even a one-way one. But his breakout season might just price him out of what Boston will be able to afford.
The Bruins still have 50 games left to go, so there is plenty of hockey left to be played. Blidh will be an exciting player to keep an eye on as we get further into 2022.
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