Pro Hockey Rumors

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

Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has been fined $2,734.38 for unsportsmanlike conduct in last night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins (Twitter link). It is the maximum allowable fine under the collective bargaining agreement. Shattenkirk earned the fine when he reached over the bench and slashed Bunting on the wrist as he was skating by, after Bunting tripped … [Read more...] about Kevin Shattenkirk Fined For Unsportsmanlike Conduct

The Bruins were relatively quiet at the trade deadline, only making a pair of smaller moves.  While Andrew Peeke has settled into a depth role, their other addition hasn’t even played yet.  That will change tonight as Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic relays (Twitter link) that winger Pat Maroon will play against Pittsburgh, meaning he has been activated off LTIR. Boston acquired … [Read more...] about Bruins To Activate Pat Maroon Off LTIR

The Bruins announced Friday that blue-liner Mason Lohrei has been assigned to AHL Providence. He’ll get some game action in the minors starting tonight after being scratched in nine of Boston’s last 11 games. A second-round pick in 2020, the 23-year-old Lohrei still holds the title of the best defense prospect in the organization. He made his NHL debut in November, and early … [Read more...] about Bruins Assign Mason Lohrei To Minors