Pro Hockey Rumors

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

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

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

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

The lack of “successful” contract extension talks was a contributing factor in yesterday’s decision to fire head coach Jim Montgomery, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney told reporters during his media availability Wednesday, including Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub. Montgomery signed a reported three-year, $6MM contract to take over as Boston’s bench boss in 2022, and the … [Read more...] about Bruins Notes: Montgomery, Pastrňák, Marchand

The Bruins announced Friday that they’ve recalled forward Marc McLaughlin from AHL Providence. They had an open spot on the active roster, but nonetheless, forward Georgii Merkulov was returned to the minor-league club in a corresponding transaction. McLaughlin, 25, earns his first recall of the season after posting five goals, five assists, and a +5 rating through his first 15 … [Read more...] about Bruins Recall Marc McLaughlin

The Boston Bruins have finally acknowledged how underwhelming their season has been, becoming the first team to fire a head coach this season when they let go all-time single-season wins record holder Jim Montgomery. Associate coach and penalty-kill expert Joe Sacco has been promoted in his place. That move is likely to bring a wave of defense to a Bruins lineup that’s tied for … [Read more...] about Bruins Could Turn To Trade Market For Spark

After only two days on the roster, the Boston Bruins assigned forward Jeffrey Viel to their AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins. He suited up for the Bruins on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets picking up three hits while collecting 8:27 of ice time.Today’s transaction may result in a short stay for Viel in Providence as Boston could still use a jolt. He’s scored two … [Read more...] about Bruins Reassign Jeffrey Viel To AHL

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney announced that the club has relieved head coach Jim Montgomery of his duties. Associate coach Joe Sacco will assume an interim head coach role. Montgomery’s ousting comes after a 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. It was Boston’s third consecutive loss, and the 10th in their last 15 games. The Bruins have been outscored … [Read more...] about Bruins Fire Head Coach Jim Montgomery