According to the AHL transactions page, the Boston Bruins have recalled depth forward Marc McLaughlin. McLaughlin’s stay on the AHL roster was brief, as he was only reassigned yesterday afternoon. Following the allowable roster moves during the roster freeze, McLaughlin was eligible for recall to the NHL active roster since he was recalled in a separate transaction after … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Recall Marc McLaughlin
Blake Wheeler Unlikely To Resume NHL Career
Winger Blake Wheeler has all but officially decided on retirement, as Paul Friesen of The Winnipeg Sun relays. Neither Wheeler nor the NHL Players’ Association has released a statement. Still, the former Jets captain told Dan Leffelaar of the Beyond High Performance podcast earlier this week that “there’s only so much gas in the tank” emotionally for an 82-game regular … [Read more...] about Blake Wheeler Unlikely To Resume NHL Career
Bruins Place Tyler Johnson On Unconditional Waivers
The Bruins have placed veteran forward Tyler Johnson on unconditional waivers, per Conor Ryan of the Boston Globe. The two sides are likely headed for a mutual contract termination. The 34-year-old Johnson opened the season with the Bruins after signing a professional tryout during training camp, but they didn’t add him to the active roster until signing him to a one-year, … [Read more...] about Bruins Place Tyler Johnson On Unconditional Waivers
Bruins Claim Oliver Wahlstrom Off Waivers From Islanders
Amidst some offensive struggles, the Bruins have added some depth up front. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link) that Boston has claimed winger Oliver Wahlstrom off waivers from the Islanders. It has been a bit of a tumultuous tenure for Wahlstrom and the Isles in recent years. The 24-year-old was the 11th overall pick back in 2018 after showing plenty of … [Read more...] about Bruins Claim Oliver Wahlstrom Off Waivers From Islanders
Kevin Shattenkirk Announces Retirement
Unrestricted free agent defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has announced his retirement after 14 NHL seasons and 952 regular-season games, per an NHLPA release. The 35-year-old wrote a lengthy message to his seven NHL teams, their staffs, and his family, and shouted out many other specific helpers and mentors, one you can read entirely on his X account. The 6’0″, 212-lb Shattenkirk … [Read more...] about Kevin Shattenkirk Announces Retirement
Bruins Activate, Waive Alec Regula
The Bruins activated depth defenseman Alec Regula from season-opening injured reserve on Tuesday and subsequently placed him on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Providence, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Regula, 24, has yet to play this season after sustaining a knee injury over the offseason. It held him out of the entirety of Boston’s training camp and … [Read more...] about Bruins Activate, Waive Alec Regula
David Pastrňák Out With Upper-Body Injury, Hopeful For Tomorrow
One notable absence of the Boston Bruins’ practice this morning was David Pastrňák who is reportedly out with an upper-body injury, according to Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe. Boston is hopeful that Pastrňák will be in the lineup tomorrow night against the Winnipeg Jets so the team hasn’t made a corresponding roster move. The Havirov, Czechia native has struggled lately … [Read more...] about David Pastrňák Out With Upper-Body Injury, Hopeful For Tomorrow
Oesterle And McLaughlin Recalled After Being Papered Down
A day after papering them to the minors, the Bruins have recalled forward Marc McLaughlin and defenseman Jordan Oesterle from Providence, per the AHL’s transactions log. The move has been made frequently with both players as Boston attempts to bank some extra cap space to utilize later in the season. McLaughlin has been held off the scoresheet in four games with the big club … [Read more...] about Oesterle And McLaughlin Recalled After Being Papered Down
Nikita Zadorov Fined By Department Of Player Safety
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