Depending on their performance before the March 7th trade deadline, the Boston Bruins could be sellers for the first time in a decade. Although they are only one point behind the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, MoneyPuck gives them a 14.9% chance of reaching the postseason, the sixth lowest in the East. There is speculation that the Bruins may consider trading … [Read more...] about Brad Marchand Wants To Remain With The Boston Bruins
Bruins Assign Matt Poitras And Michael Callahan To AHL
The Boston Bruins announced that they’ve assigned forward Matt Poitras and defenseman Michael Callahan to the Providence Bruins of the AHL. The moves mirror what many other NHL teams have done leading into the 4 Nations Face-Off by assigning younger players to the AHL to give them an opportunity for more playing time. There is a possibility the moves could be paper transactions … [Read more...] about Bruins Assign Matt Poitras And Michael Callahan To AHL
Boston Bruins To Activate Mark Kastelic, Reassign Vinni Lettieri
The Boston Bruins’ remaining injured forward will return tonight. Joe Haggerty of the Boston Sports Journal reported that forward Mark Kastelic will be activated ahead of tonight’s game against the Minnesota Wild. According to Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub, the Bruins have reassigned Vinni Lettieri to make room on their active roster. Injuries have again prohibited … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins To Activate Mark Kastelic, Reassign Vinni Lettieri
Trade Deadline Primer: Boston Bruins
With the 4 Nations Face-Off break approaching, the trade deadline looms large and is about a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We start our look around the league with the Anaheim Ducks. With tight playoff races in both conferences, there are many teams without a clear agenda heading into deadline day. The Bruins are one of … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Primer: Boston Bruins
Poitras And Lettieri Sent To AHL
The Bruins have assigned center Matthew Poitras and winger Vinni Lettieri to AHL Providence, per the AHL’s transactions log. This move is likely just a paper one to bank a bit of cap space with the two likely to be recalled for Tuesday’s game against Minnesota. Poitras has a goal and eight assists in 23 games with Boston this season while Lettieri has two goals in eight … [Read more...] about Poitras And Lettieri Sent To AHL
Bruins Activate Charlie McAvoy, Reassign Max Jones
The Bruins activated top defenseman Charlie McAvoy from injured reserve Thursday, per a team announcement. The club reassigned winger Max Jones to AHL Providence to open up a roster spot. McAvoy has missed Boston’s last seven games with an upper-body injury. He landed on IR following a Jan. 11 game against the Panthers, during which head coach Joe Sacco said he aggravated a … [Read more...] about Bruins Activate Charlie McAvoy, Reassign Max Jones
Bruins In Discussions With Chara To Hire Him In Advisory Role
Bruins GM Don Sweeney confirmed to Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe that they are in discussions about bringing back long-time blueliner Zdeno Chara in an advisory role. Chara spent 14 years with Boston, playing over 1,000 games with the franchise while winning the Norris Trophy back in 2009. Sweeney added that the role, the specifics of which are still being discussed, … [Read more...] about Bruins In Discussions With Chara To Hire Him In Advisory Role
Brown, DiPietro Assigned To Providence
The Bruins announced that forward Patrick Brown and goaltender Michael DiPietro were assigned to AHL Providence. Both players were brought up earlier this week to cover injuries. Brown has done well in the minors with 25 points in 37 games but has made just two appearances with Boston so far. As for DiPietro, he has a stellar 1.95 GAA and a .930 SV% in 22 AHL outings but with … [Read more...] about Brown, DiPietro Assigned To Providence
Boston Bruins Recall Michael DiPietro
Michael DiPietro, American Hockey League All-Star for the Providence Bruins, will get his first look on the bench with the Boston Bruins this evening. The Bruins announced they’ve recalled DiPietro from their AHL affiliate to fill in for Jeremy Swayman as he deals with a minor injury. Still, aside from an injury to Joonas Korpisalo or a lopsided affair against the Ottawa … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Recall Michael DiPietro