Amidst some offensive struggles, the Bruins have added some depth up front. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link) that Boston has claimed winger Oliver Wahlstrom off waivers from the Islanders. It has been a bit of a tumultuous tenure for Wahlstrom and the Isles in recent years. The 24-year-old was the 11th overall pick back in 2018 after showing plenty of … [Read more...] about Bruins Claim Oliver Wahlstrom Off Waivers From Islanders
Kevin Shattenkirk Announces Retirement
Unrestricted free agent defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has announced his retirement after 14 NHL seasons and 952 regular-season games, per an NHLPA release. The 35-year-old wrote a lengthy message to his seven NHL teams, their staffs, and his family, and shouted out many other specific helpers and mentors, one you can read entirely on his X account. The 6’0″, 212-lb Shattenkirk … [Read more...] about Kevin Shattenkirk Announces Retirement
Bruins Activate, Waive Alec Regula
The Bruins activated depth defenseman Alec Regula from season-opening injured reserve on Tuesday and subsequently placed him on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Providence, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Regula, 24, has yet to play this season after sustaining a knee injury over the offseason. It held him out of the entirety of Boston’s training camp and … [Read more...] about Bruins Activate, Waive Alec Regula
David Pastrňák Out With Upper-Body Injury, Hopeful For Tomorrow
One notable absence of the Boston Bruins’ practice this morning was David Pastrňák who is reportedly out with an upper-body injury, according to Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe. Boston is hopeful that Pastrňák will be in the lineup tomorrow night against the Winnipeg Jets so the team hasn’t made a corresponding roster move. The Havirov, Czechia native has struggled lately … [Read more...] about David Pastrňák Out With Upper-Body Injury, Hopeful For Tomorrow
Oesterle And McLaughlin Recalled After Being Papered Down
A day after papering them to the minors, the Bruins have recalled forward Marc McLaughlin and defenseman Jordan Oesterle from Providence, per the AHL’s transactions log. The move has been made frequently with both players as Boston attempts to bank some extra cap space to utilize later in the season. McLaughlin has been held off the scoresheet in four games with the big club … [Read more...] about Oesterle And McLaughlin Recalled After Being Papered Down
Nikita Zadorov Fined By Department Of Player Safety
Last night’s matchup between the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins had plenty of dramatics despite being a modest three-goal event. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety involved themselves this morning bestowing a $5K fine on Pittsburgh forward Evgeni Malkin for slashing and fining Boston defenseman Nikita Zadorov $5K for unsportsmanlike conduct. Both fines serve as the … [Read more...] about Nikita Zadorov Fined By Department Of Player Safety
Evening Notes: Smith, McLaughlin, Oesterle, Portillo
The Carolina Hurricanes have brought defender Ty Smith back to the NHL roster per NHL.com’s Walt Ruff. He was assigned to the minor leagues in a corresponding move to their recall of goaltender Yaniv Perets, who filled in while Pyotr Kochetkov was day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Smith has been back-and-forth between the NHL and AHL rosters all season, though he hasn’t … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Smith, McLaughlin, Oesterle, Portillo
McLaughlin And Oesterle Recalled After Being Demoted Sunday
A day after being papered down, the Bruins have recalled forward Marc McLaughlin and defenseman Jordan Oesterle from AHL Providence. McLaughlin hasn’t played for Boston yet this season while Oesterle suited up three times earlier this month.[SOURCE LINK] … [Read more...] about McLaughlin And Oesterle Recalled After Being Demoted Sunday
Bruins Recall Georgii Merkulov, Riley Tufte
The Bruins recalled forwards Georgii Merkulov and Riley Tufte from AHL Providence on Saturday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports. Boston sent center Patrick Brown back to Providence and placed defenseman Hampus Lindholm on injured reserve to open up the necessary spots on the active roster. It’s the first recall of the season for the 24-year-old Merkulov. … [Read more...] about Bruins Recall Georgii Merkulov, Riley Tufte