Charlie McAvoy is a student no more.
The now-former Boston University defenseman decided to forgo the rest of his college career and has signed an amateur tryout agreement with the Boston Bruins' AHL affiliate in Providence, general manager Don Sweeney announced.
Per Sweeney, McAvoy will join @AHLBruins for practice and could play this weekend.
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 29, 2017
Signing McAvoy to an entry-level contract and bringing him straight to the big club would have burned a year off the deal since McAvoy will turn 20 on Dec. 21, as per Cap Friendly.
The Bruins could still call him up for the stretch run and possibly the playoffs should they agree to an ELC, but it seems as though they may wait until next season to bring his first pro deal into effect, thereby ensuring he plays a full three years before hitting restricted free agency.
McAvoy, who was drafted 14th overall in 2016, recorded eight goals and 43 assists in 75 games over two seasons at BU.
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