‘“I think that’s a big part of it, and I think that’s something I’m really trying to work on – having that consistency game in and game out that I can build that trust in the coaches, and they know what they’re going to get from me every night,” Bjork said. “Part of that is my offensive ability and attacking the net more, but other parts of that are just playing with more grit and a little harder, adding some hard-nose to my game and doing that every shift so that the coaches know that that’s what they’re going to get out of me. I think that’s something that I’m trying to take pride in and build because I think that’s the next step to me elevating my game for this team.”’
Archives for January 10, 2022
Talented Anders Bjork returns to Sabres looking for more consistency
‘Overall this season, Bjork has compiled four goals, five points and a minus-6 rating in 29 games. His even-strength Corsi For of 44.3 percent ranks 21st among the team’s regulars. In 22 of his outings this season, he has registered just one shot on goal or zero. He did not record a shot in his last three games before entering protocol.’
Anders Bjork returns from NHL’s COVID-19 protocols
‘The 25-year-old came to the Buffalo Sabres from the Boston Bruins in the Taylor Hall trade. In 44 games with the Sabres, Bjork has seven goals and four assists for 11 points. Over 82 games, that translates to 13 goals and seven assists for 20 points.’
Bjork returns to practice with Sabres
‘Bjork’s return left the Sabres with four players absent due to protocol: forwards Alex Tuch, Kyle Okposo, and Peyton Krebs and defenseman Casey Fitzgerald. Okposo and Fitzgerald entered protocol on Jan. 3. Tuch and Krebs entered along with Bjork on Jan. 4.’