Bruins Sign Soderberg To Three-Year Deal
BOSTON (CBS) - Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced the club has signed forward Carl Soderberg to a three-year contract through the 2014-15 season.
The NHL approved the Standard Player Contract of Soderberg for registration Saturday at 5 p.m. Soderberg's salary is worth an annual cap figure of one million dollars.
Soderberg will join the Bruins April 17 and will be eligible to play for Boston for the remainder of the NHL regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Chiarelli issued the following statement about Soderberg:
"We are fortunate to get a player like Carl at this stage of the season.
"I would like to thank the President of the Linkoping hockey club, Mike Helber and their GM, Johan Hemlin, in playing a significant part in allowing Carl to play for the Boston Bruins. Carl is a big strong two way center who can also play wing. We look forward to him joining our team this week."
In 54 games this year with Linkoping HC in the Swedish Elite League, Soderberg has registered 31 goals and 29 assists for 60 points.
