After his second-consecutive season-ending surgery, Anders Bjork watched from the sidelines as the Boston Bruins climbed all the way to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.
The talented 23-year-old Wisconsin native has yet to stick at the NHL level, mainly due to injury. Last year, in particular, put a salty taste in his mouth.
“I was watching these guys play for so long and I obviously wanted to be out there so it motivated me to work hard,” Bjork said about his off-season motivation. “Seeing them battle, I tried to incorporate that into my training and what I can do to better myself in hockey.