Bruins sign 2016 1st-rounder Frederic

Former first-round draft pick Trent Frederic has put pen to paper on a deal with the Boston Bruins.

The University of Wisconsin product signed his entry-level contract with Boston on Tuesday, along with an amateur tryout agreement that will see him join the AHL's Providence Bruins for the remainder of the 2017-18 season.

Boston selected Frederic with the 29th pick in 2016. The 20-year-old forward tallied 32 points in 36 games with Wisconsin this season.