Marquardt signs

Matt Marquardt, acquired from Columbus on Tuesday, signed a three-year entry-level deal with the Bruins today.

"It's really a huge weight off my shoulders," Marquardt said. "I've worked a long time for this. I'm very happy and very satisfied."

Marquardt didn't get any clear indications that the Blue Jackets would sign him before Sunday's deadline. Marquardt would have become a free agent if he didn't sign.

Marquardt considers himself a power forward who can score but also play a grinding game when required. Marquardt will attend Boston's development camp in July.