Forward Matt Beleskey is joining the Boston Bruins, he confirmed Wednesday night via Twitter.
My Wife and I could not be Happier joining the @NHLBruins. We are thrilled to be part of such an amazing organization and hockey town!!
— Matt Beleskey (@Matt_Beleskey) July 1, 2015He signed a five-year deal worth $19 million with the Bruins, sources told ESPN.com.
Considered one of the top free-agent targets this offseason, the 27-year-old left winger recorded 22 goals and 10 assists for 32 points, including a plus-13 rating, in 65 games for the Anaheim Ducks during the 2014-15 season. He scored eight goals with one assist for nine points in 16 postseason games.
The deal includes a no-trade clause in the first two years, a source told ESPN.com, and the average annual value of the contract is $3.8 million.
During his seven seasons in Anaheim, Beleskey played with both top-line centers Ryan Kesler and Ryan Getzlaf. Beleskey could fit nicely on one of the Bruins' top two lines.
Beleskey made $1.35 million during the 2014-15 season. The Ducks originally selected him in the fourth round (No. 177 overall) in the 2006 NHL entry draft.
ESPN The Magazine's Craig Custance and ESPN.com's Katie Strang contributed to this report.
