For the past few seasons, Florida Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad has gone through some rough times. Whether it’s been injury trouble or lack of scoring, the American forward has been eager to get his groove back.
At the start of the 2018-19 season, Bjugstad started on the third line, alongside Jared McCann and Connor Brickley. As the year progressed, the offense for not only Bjugstad but the rest of the team was struggling, so head coach Bob Boughner took action. He made one line adjustment that may have changed Big Nick’s position forever.