Pro Hockey Rumors

After placing defenseman Matt Grzelcyk on LTIR yesterday, the Boston Bruins have received more unfortunate news for their blue line before their important game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, tonight. Speaking with media this morning, head coach of the Bruins, Jim Montgomery, announced that Derek Forbort is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, and also will not … [Read more...] about Derek Forbort Considered Day-To-Day

Last night, it was reported that Boston Bruins defenseman, Charlie McAvoy would appeal the suspension given to him by the league for an illegal check to the head of Florida Panthers defenseman, Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Originally, the league determined that McAvoy would be issued a four-game suspension, and there are a few updates on the appeal process.McAvoy did not play in last … [Read more...] about Charlie McAvoy Suspension Appeal Updates

Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman tweeted that Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is planning to appeal the four-game suspension he received for his illegal check to the head of Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. McAvoy had a phone hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Tuesday shortly before he received news of the suspension. Much like the Calgary … [Read more...] about Charlie McAvoy Plans To Appeal Suspension

The Boston Bruins have placed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk on long-term injured reserve, according to a team announcement. As a result, Grzelcyk will not be eligible to play until late November. In addition to placing Grzelcyk on LTIR, the team has also placed forward Jakub Lauko on traditional injured reserve, and recalled defensemen Mason Lohrei, Ian Mitchell, and Parker … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Place Matt Grzelcyk On Long-Term Injured Reserve, Recall Three

Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended four games for an illegal check to the head against Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson in Monday night’s overtime win, the NHL Department of Player Safety said today. McAvoy faced a phone hearing earlier today. This is the third suspension of the 2023-24 regular season and the fourth to stretch into the regular season. … [Read more...] about Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy Suspended Four Games

The Boston Bruins have signed Danton Heinen to a one-year contract with a league-minimum $775K cap hit. The status of Heinen was the final decision that Boston needed to make during their training camp, with the forward signed to a professional try-out and working with the team for as long as he could. The Bruins surprisingly left Heinen unsigned, but are now circling back … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Sign Danton Heinen To One-Year Deal

The purpose for Boston’s paper transactions that were made last night (the recalls of Jakub Zboril and Mason Lohrei) has now been revealed.  The Bruins announced that winger Milan Lucic was placed on LTIR, meaning he’ll miss at least 10 games and 24 days.  Taking his place on the roster is center Oskar Steen. Yesterday’s recalls (which have since been reversed) got the Bruins … [Read more...] about Bruins Place Milan Lucic On LTIR, Recall Oskar Steen

The Bruins’ cap shuffling continues. After bringing up Jesper Boqvist from his paper recall earlier in the day, the team then announced that they’d assigned the forward back to AHL Providence.  The 24-year-old is in his first season with Boston after being non-tendered by New Jersey back in June.  He has played once for the Bruins so far while suiting up in five games at the … [Read more...] about Jesper Boqvist Assigned To Providence