B’s Will Pick 14th, Eriksson Lady Byng Finalist
Boston Bruins forward Loui Eriksson is a finalist for the NHL Lady Byng Trophy. This award goes to the best NHL player combining scoring points and staying out of the penalty box.
Eriksson, LA's Anze Kopitar and Florida's Aleksander Barkov are the finalists. The winner will be announced in June.
Eriksson had 30 goals and 33 assists for the B's. He spent just 12 minutes in the penalty box.
He is also an unrestricked free agent and is likely not returning to Boston.
By the way, the last Bruin to win the Lady Byng Trophy - Rick Middleton back in 1981-82.
NOTE: The Bruins had no luck in the NHL Draft lottery Saturday night. The B's will pick 14th which is where the finished among team with the most points in the standings but not in the playoffs...
2016 NHL Draft order:
1. Toronto Maple Leafs
2. Winnipeg Jets
3. Columbus Blue Jackets
4. Edmonton Oilers
5. Vancouver Canucks
6. Calgary Flames
7. Arizona Coyotes
8. Buffalo Sabres
9. Montreal Canadiens
10. Colorado Avalanche
11. New Jersey Devils
12. Ottawa Senators
13. Carolina Hurricanes
14. Boston Bruins