Player Profile: Jesper Frödén

Jesper Frödén is an undrafted right winger currently playing for the Providence Bruins, under contract with the Boston Bruins. The 5 foot 10 winger hails from Stockholm, Sweden where he was awarded the SHL Rookie of the Year award for the 2019-20 season. During that season, Frödén put up 22 goals and 40 points in 52 games played.

Back in 2013-14, Frödén played with future teammate David Pastrnak in the SHL; 17-year-old Pastrnak put up eight goals and 16 assists in 36 games while 18-year-old Frödén put up nine goals and six assists in 31 games.

Most recently, the only NHL action Frödén has seen was against the Islanders earlier this season where he registered two shots on net and had a total of 15 shifts and was on the ice for 13 minutes.

He signed a one year, two way contract with the Bruins worth $842,500 on June 14th, 2021.

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