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Bruins sign veteran defenseman Derek Forbort

Jun 6, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a save against Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (22) as defenseman Derek Forbort (24) defends during the second period in game three of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Bruins were busy on Wednesday afternoon. In their first move of free agency, the Bruins and defenseman Derek Forbort agreed on a three-year contract. The deal came with an annual cap hit of $3 million as the Bruins were able to improve their depth.