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Bruins sign Miami (Ohio) playmaker Czarnik

Miami v Providence

Miami v Providence

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The Boston Bruins have dipped into the college free agent market, agreeing to terms with Miami senior Austin Czarnik on an entry-level deal.

Czarnik, 22, is a former Hobey Baker finalist and the second-leading assist man in RedHawks history. He’s captained the club in each of the last two seasons and should have some immediate chemistry in Boston, as Reilly Smith was Czarnik’s former linemate at Miami during the 2011-12 campaign.

Though undersized -- listed at 5-foot-9, 167 pounds -- Czarnik is a skilled player that can create for others. He finished tied for third in the country in assists this year, with 36.

Per TSN’s Bob McKenzie, there appeared to be a number of NHL clubs interested in securing Czarnik’s services. It’s interesting to note that Boston won out shortly after it was linked to another skilled, undersized forward -- Columbus’ Cam Atkinson -- at the March trade deadline.