Pro Hockey Rumors

The Boston Bruins have recalled rookie defenseman Mason Lohrei from the Providence Bruins (Twitter link). This move comes after head coach Jim Montgomery designated defender Andrew Peeke as week-to-week with an undisclosed injury suffered in Game Two, shares Joe Haggerty of the Boston Sports Journal (Twitter link). Peeke left Game Two with seven minutes left in the second … [Read more...] about Bruins Recall Mason Lohrei With Andrew Peeke Out

With the salary cap largely being flat the last few years, more teams have had to dip into LTIR when injuries have come up.  Accordingly, the number of teams facing bonus overage penalties has also risen.  This year is no exception as Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reports in collaboration with CapFriendly that 11 teams are currently facing cap overage penalties for 2024-25 as … [Read more...] about 11 Teams Face Cap Overage Penalties Next Season

In a somber announcement from the Toronto Maple Leafs, former goaltender Ed Chadwick has passed away at the age of 90. Chadwick is most famous for playing in 140 consecutive regular season games for the Maple Leafs, starting in all 70 games in each of the 1956-57 and 1957-58 seasons. Chadwick originally started his professional career with Toronto as a backup for Harry Lumley. … [Read more...] about Ed Chadwick Passes Away At Age 90

Maple Leafs winger William Nylander took a big step toward returning from an undisclosed injury today, participating in practice after participating in an optional skate yesterday. However, he didn’t take line rushes and will be a game-time decision against the Bruins tonight, head coach Sheldon Keefe said (via ESPN’s Kristen Shilton). If Nylander can’t go, no lineup changes … [Read more...] about Derek Forbort Not An Option For Game 2 Of First Round

The Bruins announced that they’ve returned blueliner Mason Lohrei to AHL Providence, one day after being recalled. The 23-year-old has been recalled to the NHL roster on 11 separate occasions this season, where he got into 41 games, recording 13 points and 63 blocks in just under 17 minutes a night of action, good numbers for a rookie.  Lohrei also has played in 19 contests … [Read more...] about Lohrei Returned To AHL Providence

Half the league has played their last games for the 2023-24 campaign, while the other half is gearing up for postseason action starting tomorrow. Either way, squads are making roster adjustments today, whether it’s assigning players back to the minors after their NHL seasons came to a close or recalling reinforcements for their playoff runs. We’ll keep track of all of today’s … [Read more...] about AHL Shuffle: 4/19/24

The Bruins announced that forward Jayson Megna has been returned to AHL Providence. There is no corresponding transaction. Boston recalled Megna for the first time this season ahead of yesterday’s loss to the Senators, assigning the younger John Beecher in return and sending veteran defenseman Derek Forbort to Providence on a conditioning loan. He logged 11:45 against Ottawa … [Read more...] about Bruins Reassign Jayson Megna

The Bruins announced a flurry of transactions Tuesday prior to their final game of the regular season against the Senators. Forward Jayson Megna has been recalled from AHL Providence for the first time this season, while center John Beecher was returned to the minors. Defenseman Derek Forbort was also assigned to Providence on an LTI conditioning loan as he works his way back … [Read more...] about Bruins Recall Jayson Megna; Reassign John Beecher, Derek Forbort

Team Canada has announced that Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney will serve as the team’s general manager for the upcoming 2025 4 Nations Face-Off. Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill has been named the associate general manager (Twitter link). They were chosen by Doug Armstrong, the management group lead for Canada’s National Men’s Team, with support from Ryan Getzlaf, Scott … [Read more...] about Don Sweeney, Jim Nill To Manage Team Canada At 4 Nations