OCTOBER 28, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Anders Bjork, a once-promising Bruins prospect, is looking to work his way back to the NHL - The Boston Globe Bjork’s experience, six-plus years since turning pro out of Notre Dame, can serve as a cautionary tale for any player moving from amateur to...
Cut loose from PTO Chicago released Bjork on Sunday from his professional tryout agreement and assigned him to AHL Rockford, per Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.
Impact Bjork agreed to a one-year, AHL deal with the IceHogs in August after he didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Blackhawks in June. The 27-year-old forward picked up two goals, eight points and 15 shots on net in 14 games last season between Buffalo and Chicago.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not getting qualified Bjork is not expected to receive a qualifying offer from the Blackhawks, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Bjork will be a free agent Saturday. The 26-year-old winger has seen NHL time in each of the last six seasons. He produced eight points in 14 games between the Blackhawks and the Sabres last year, but he may still have to settle for a two-way contract ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Supplies goal vs. Philadelphia Bjork collected a goal in a 5-4 overtime loss to Philadelphia on Thursday.
Impact Bjork extended his scoring streak to four games, providing two goals and five points in that span. This was the Blackhawks' season finale, so he'll close the campaign with two goals and eight points in 14 contests between Buffalo and Chicago. At the AHL level in 2022-23, Bjork's contributed eight goals and 25 points in 42 outings with Rochester.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scoring streak reaches three games Bjork registered two assists in Chicago's 5-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Impact Bjork is on a three-game scoring streak, providing a goal and four points in that span. That's pushed him up to a goal and seven points in 13 outings between the Blackhawks and Sabres this season. Bjork also has eight goals and 25 points in 42 AHL contests with Rochester in 2022-23.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Johansson helps Wild rally for 4-2 victory over Blackhawks
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Scores first goal of season Bjork found the back of the net in a 4-2 loss to Minnesota on Monday.
Impact Bjork scored his first goal and fifth point in 12 contests this season. The 26-year-old also has eight goals and 25 points in 42 outings with AHL Rochester in 2022-23. Although he's done fine offensively at the AHL level, Bjork entered Monday's action serving in a limited role, averaging just 13:38 of ice time between his time with Buffalo and Chicago this campaign.
APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist in Saturday's loss Bjork notched an assist in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Kraken.
Impact The helper was Bjork's first point in six games since returning from a lower-body injury. The 26-year-old winger hasn't stood out much this season, logging four assists, 10 shots on net, seven hits and a minus-1 rating through 11 appearances between the Blackhawks and the Sabres.
APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anders Bjork hoping to parlay Blackhawks stint into new contract, rejuvenated career It’s a race against time for Bjork, whom the Hawks acquired from the Sabres on March 2, to take advantage of this brief tryout with the team...
MARCH 31, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM
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Won't make initial trip Bjork (undisclosed) won't join the Hawks for their upcoming five-game road trip but could link up with the team once cleared to play, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago repo...
Impact At a minimum, Bjork should be expected to be out of the lineup for at least Chicago's next two contests, though it could certainly be longer. In his limited NHL action this year, the 26-year-old Wisconsin native tallied zero goals, six shots and three assists in five outings. Still, once cleared to play, Bjork should be capable of challenging for a spot in the lineup on a nightly basis.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Saturday Bjork (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup Saturday in Tampa Bay, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Bjork was injured Friday versus the Panthers. The winger has three assists in five NHL games this season. The Blackhawks recalled Luke Philp from AHL Rockford to take Bjork's place in the lineup against the Lightning.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sustains injury Friday Bjork (undisclosed) didn't finish Friday's game versus the Panthers.
Impact The Blackhawks didn't provide a reason for Bjork's exit from the game. More information on his status should be available before Saturday's game versus the Lightning.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Seth Jones scores twice as Blackhawks beat Senators 5-0
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Contributes three helpers Monday Bjork notched three assists, three shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Monday's 5-0 win over the Senators.
Impact Bjork had the primary assist on all three goals in the second period -- two from Seth Jones and the third from Jason Dickinson. These helpers were Bjork's first points at the NHL level in three contests this season. He spent the bulk of the year with AHL Rochester, where he had 25 points in 42 outings before he was flipped from the Sabres to the Blackhawks at the trade deadline. The 26-year-old will likely fill a middle-six role for the remainder of the season.
MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rises to top level Bjork was recalled by the Blackhawks on Friday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
Impact Bjork, who was traded from Buffalo to Chicago in exchange for future considerations Thursday, has spent most of the season with AHL Rochester, picking up eight goals and 25 points through 42 appearances. The Blackhawks are super thin up front, so Bjork could be a regular in the team's bottom six down the stretch.
MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blackhawks acquire F Anders Bjork from Sabres The Chicago Blackhawks acquired forward Anders Bjork from the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday in exchange for future considerations.
MARCH 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dealt to Chicago Bjork was traded to Chicago from Buffalo on Thursday in exchange for future considerations, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Bjork has eight goals and 25 points in 42 AHL contests with Rochester this season. The 26-year-old has played in only one game with Buffalo in 2022-23, but he's recorded 24 goals and 53 points in 212 career NHL contests. This trade will provide Bjork with a fresh opportunity.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Forsberg, Senators send Sabres to seventh straight loss 4-1
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