Oliver Bjorkstrand was the last of the restricted free agents to sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets this summer. His three year deal will carry a $2.5 million annual cap hit. The contract is a steal for the squad considering that Bjorkstrand is poised to take his game to the next level in 2018.
Bjork’s first full season in the NHL was a complete success. The 23-year-old had 11 goals and 29 assists and played in all 82 regular season games. In the postseason he added a goal and two assist in the Jackets six games.
Bjorkstrand bounced up and down the lineup and played with a multitude of different players as the Jackets dealt with injuries all year.