He will be Sweden’s next NHL pros – Aftonbladet

Anton Blidh leave Frölunda Indians for the Boston Bruins next season. 20-year-old has signed for three years.

It was after the JVM as Boston got in touch and said they were interested.

After the season got Blidh a new call with the message: We want you.

– I thought a lot and talked with my parents and agent. I like it’s so good in Frölunda, but felt that my style of play suits for small rinks. And to play in the NHL is my biggest dream, which I worked hard, says 20-year-old to Frölunda’s website.

“Should not budge me down”

Blidh know what expected of him.

– I should be there and run and not budge me down. My goal is to beat me in Boston, he said.

It has gone away for Anton Blidh who only two years ago played

with Frölunda J20-law managed to play for themselves a rookie kontrakt.2 014 he earned a starting place in the first team and played 48 matches for the team.

Boston Bruins European scout Per-Johan “Pebben” Axelsson explains to Frölunda’s website why NHL club decided to sign a contract with Anton Blidh now:

– He has the right qualities and he works hard. We have mainly stuck to his game in short-handed.