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Jets sign first-round pick Viggo Bjorck to three-year, entry-level deal
The entry-level contract carries a US$1.075 million average annual value after Bjorck posted 15 points for Djurgardens and helped Sweden win gold.
- On Monday, the Winnipeg Jets announced they signed first-round pick Viggo Bjorck to a three-year, entry-level contract, with the center selected eighth overall in June's draft.
- Bjorck, a 21-year-old center, joins after recording 15 points for Djurgardens of the Swedish Hockey League, establishing himself as a prospect worthy of the draft selection.
- During the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship Finals, the five-foot-nine, 180-pound center recorded nine points in seven games, helping lead Sweden to world junior championship gold.
- The entry-level contract carries an average annual value of US$1.075 million, reflecting the Jets' financial commitment to the young prospect.
- Bjorck stood alongside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being drafted in Buffalo in June; the Jets now integrate the young forward into their roster.
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Viggo Björck, 18, left Djurgården this weekend. Now the super talent has signed his first NHL contract with the Winnipeg Jets.
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Jets sign top prospect Viggo Bjorck to entry-level contract - Daily Faceoff
One of the top prospects coming out of this year’s NHL Draft is officially coming to North America. On Monday, the Winnipeg Jets announced that the team has signed forward Viggo Björck to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal will carry an NHL AAV of $1.075 million. We go with Viggo! 🗣️We have signed forward Viggo Björck to a three-year, entry-level contract with an average annual value of $1,075,000. pic.twitter.com/MQQKTNG8X2— Winnipeg…
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