Pro Hockey Rumors

While there have been many players who had been in training camps on tryout deals cut over the past week or so, there are quite a few whose fates have not yet been determined.  Here’s a rundown of players who are still on PTO agreements with their respective teams. Boston Bruins F Danton Heinen Edmonton Oilers F Adam Erne F Sam Gagner Gagner did not play in the preseason as he … [Read more...] about Players Still On Training Camp Tryouts

After scoring 27 goals and 50 points last season, Jake DeBrusk has cemented himself as a capable NHL goal scorer just entering the prime of his career. With an expiring $4MM AAV contract, DeBrusk is in a position to hit the unrestricted free-agent market next summer. The Boston Bruins, who selected DeBrusk 14th overall at the 2015 draft, are expected to make a push to retain … [Read more...] about Latest On Jake DeBrusk

Adrian Dater wrote on X today that the Colorado Avalanche and Devon Toews have made some progress toward a contract extension for the pending free-agent defenseman, but he is hearing that they aren’t nearing a deal yet. Dater added that he isn’t sure if Toews will negotiate into the regular season, but his sense is that both sides will continue talking. Toews has been widely … [Read more...] about Providence Bruins Sign Adam Mechura

The Boston Bruins have trimmed their roster down to a final lineup, featuring Danton Heinen as the extra forward. They also sent Mason Lohrei to the AHL, opening enough space to sign Heinen (or another forward) to a cheap contract. However, general manager Don Sweeney said Boston is still weighing their options with Heinen, who will continue to practice with the team. This is … [Read more...] about Boston Not Decided On Heinen Despite Cuts

Just shortly after he cleared waivers and was assigned to the AHL’s Providence Bruins, Boston Bruins forward Patrick Brown was recalled back to the NHL roster today. The 31-year-old veteran forward will likely be in the TD Garden press box for the Bruins’ opening-night contest against the Chicago Blackhawks, though he could end up claiming the fourth-line center role on the … [Read more...] about Bruins Recall Patrick Brown

The Calgary Flames claimed winger A.J. Greer off waivers from the Boston Bruins on Monday, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. Boston had initially acquired Greer, 26, by signing him to a two-year, $1.525MM contract in free agency during the summer of 2022. Eyebrows raised when it was announced Greer received a one-way deal after spending most of his pro career in the … [Read more...] about Flames Claim A.J. Greer Off Waivers From Bruins

It’s expected to be a busy day on the waiver wire, as NHL teams are making their final adjustments to the roster they’ll bring into the start of the 2023-24 season. There have already been numerous notable names exposed to the waiver wire thus far this preseason, and that list could only expand today. All players from yesterday’s waiver wire have cleared. Anaheim Ducks D Lassi … [Read more...] about Waivers: 10/08/23

The final day of the preseason is today so pretty soon, teams will be finalizing their season-opening rosters which means there will be plenty of players on waivers this weekend.  Here is today’s group, via TSN’s Chris Johnston (Twitter link). Boston Bruins F Jesper Boqvist F Oskar Steen D Jakub Zboril Buffalo Sabres F Brandon Biro D Kale Clague D Riley Stillman Colorado … [Read more...] about Waivers: 10/7/23

Less than a week away from the opening night of the 2023-24 NHL season, teams continue to make roster cuts in an effort to finalize their official roster heading into the year. As always, we’ll track roster moves here. Boston Bruins (via team release) G Brandon Bussi (to Providence, AHL) Carolina Hurricanes (via team release) F Zach Aston-Reese (released from PTO) F Kieffer … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 10/06/23