BREAKING: Boston re-signs Charlie McAvoy to short-term deal

The Boston Bruins have re-signed defenceman Charlie McAvoy to short-term contract extension.

According to TSN's Bob McKenzie the deal is three-years, $4.9M AAV, similar to Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski's three-year deal.

Drafted 14th overall in 2016, McAvoy has 60 points in 117 games (14G, 46A). Earlier last season, McAvoy turned down a 7-year, $52.5M contract extension.