The Bruins announced they’ve placed defenseman Michael Callahan on injured reserve. In a corresponding move, defenseman Victor Söderström was recalled from AHL Providence under emergency conditions. Boston is still working with an open roster spot after the moves. Callahan, 26, sustained a lower-body injury on Tuesday against the Red Wings and left the game in the first period. … [Read more...] about Bruins Place Michael Callahan On Injured Reserve, Recall Victor Soderstrom
Boston Bruins Reassign Riley Tufte
The Boston Bruins announced today that forward Riley Tufte has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins. Tufte, 27, was originally recalled on Nov. 17. He made an instant impact, scoring a late power play marker to break what would have been a shutout victory for the Carolina Hurricanes. That moment proved to be the high point of this recall for Tufte, … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Reassign Riley Tufte
Bruins Activate Viktor Arvidsson
3:45 p.m.: Arvidsson has been activated and will be in the lineup tonight, per Ryan. Boston had an open roster spot after sending Georgii Merkulov down over the weekend. 8:09 a.m.: Although they will be without star winger David Pastrňák for the third straight game, the Boston Bruins will get a boost to their top-six tonight. In a new report from Conor Ryan of Boston.com, the … [Read more...] about Bruins Activate Viktor Arvidsson
Bruins Place Henri Jokiharju On IR, Recall Michael Callahan On Emergency Basis
More clarity has been provided on defenseman Michael Callahan’s status from the Boston Bruins’ optional skate this morning. Boston announced that Callahan has been recalled on an emergency basis, and the team has placed defenseman Henri Jokiharju on the injured reserve, retroactive to November 28th. There hasn’t been much insight into the nature of Jokiharju’s injury, though … [Read more...] about Bruins Place Henri Jokiharju On IR, Recall Michael Callahan On Emergency Basis
Afternoon Notes: Formenton, Merkulov, Penguins
The Ottawa Senators have until Monday to re-sign or trade former winger Alex Formenton. If they wait beyond then, Formenton will become an unrestricted free agent. A few days out, it appears that will be exactly what happens, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen. Formenton was one of five players accused in the high-profile sexual assault trial that reached a verdict … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Formenton, Merkulov, Penguins
Arvidsson Closer To Returning, Zacha A Game-Time Decision Tonight
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy and winger Viktor Arvidsson skated today as they work their way back from respective face and lower-body injuries, relays Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald (Twitter links). McAvoy still has a ways to go before returning but Arvidsson appears to be getting closer to returning but won’t play tonight. McAvoy hasn’t played in two weeks and still … [Read more...] about Arvidsson Closer To Returning, Zacha A Game-Time Decision Tonight
Bruins Activate Casey Mittelstadt, Recall Georgii Merkulov
The Bruins announced four roster moves this morning, including the news that center Casey Mittelstadt has been activated from injured reserve and will play in today’s matinee against the Rangers. With news from head coach Marco Sturm today that top-six forwards David Pastrňák and Pavel Zacha sustained minor injuries in Wednesday’s win over the Islanders and are out day-to-day … [Read more...] about Bruins Activate Casey Mittelstadt, Recall Georgii Merkulov
Charlie McAvoy, Viktor Arvidsson Hurt In Bruins Win
The Boston Bruins left Montreal with a win on Saturday night, but could pay the price with two veteran injuries. Star defenseman Charlie McAvoy sustained an upper-body injury after being struck in the jaw by a shot from the blue-line. He was helped off the ice by a trainer and did not return tot he contest. Meanwhile, winger Viktor Arvidsson sustained a lower-body injury later … [Read more...] about Charlie McAvoy, Viktor Arvidsson Hurt In Bruins Win
Bruins Recall Matej Blumel, Riley Tufte
The Bruins announced they’ve recalled wingers Matěj Blümel and Riley Tufte from AHL Providence. To open the necessary roster space, forwards Casey Mittelstadt and Viktor Arvidsson were placed on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 6 and Nov. 15, respectively. With under $1MM in cap space, Boston also moved defenseman Jordan Harris from standard IR to LTIR to facilitate the … [Read more...] about Bruins Recall Matej Blumel, Riley Tufte