Pro Hockey Rumors

The Boston Bruins will be in the hands of Linus Ullmark for the next little while, as Jeremy Swayman is out on a week-to-week basis and has returned to Boston for evaluation. Derek Forbort is also out week-to-week, though the team will have an official announcement on his status later today, according to Dan Rosen of NHL.com. David Krejci and Craig Smith are day-to-day and … [Read more...] about Jeremy Swayman Out Week-To-Week

With Jeremy Swayman exiting last night’s game with an injury, the Boston Bruins have recalled another goaltender for the time being. Keith Kinkaid is coming up from the minor leagues, according to the AHL transaction portal. He is up under emergency conditions, meaning he’ll return as soon as Swayman is healthy. Kinkaid, 33, has been excellent for the Providence Bruins so far, … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Recall Keith Kinkaid

After receiving an arthroscopic shoulder procedure in early June, Boston Bruins All-Star defenseman Charlie McAvoy is ahead of schedule in his recovery, writes The Boston Globe’s Matt Porter. Originally set to return around the first of December, it’s now seeming the Bruins could reach full health sooner rather than later. McAvoy was cleared for contact today for the first time … [Read more...] about Charlie McAvoy “Ahead Of Schedule” In Recovery

Boston Bruins forward David Krejci will miss at least the next few days with an upper-body injury. He now appears on the Bruins injured reserve list, meaning he’ll miss seven days since his last game. Still, head coach Jim Montgomery said that his veteran center will be traveling with the club and shouldn’t be out too long. … [Read more...] about David Krejci Placed On IR

Forward Jakub Lauko, who the Boston Bruins sent down to the Providence Bruins on Tuesday, and was recalled yesterday afternoon back to Boston, has been reassigned from his loan back to Providence. It’s been a hectic few days for the young forward, at least on paper, but not necessarily surprising, given the 22-year-old does not need waivers to go to the AHL. With superstar … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Return Jakub Lauko To AHL

The Boston Bruins have announced a roster move today, calling up forward Jakub Lauko from their AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins. Lauko, 22, was sent to Providence a few days ago and now returns having not played in a game for the AHL squad. Lauko has gotten into four games for the Bruins this season and has one assist. A third-round pick at the 2018 NHL draft, Lauko has … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Recall Jakub Lauko

Bruins GM Don Sweeney met with the media (video link) on Thursday following their trade with Vancouver. Sweeney acknowledged that discussions with winger David Pastrnak about a contract extension continue on a regular basis but that they have not yet “found the endpoint”.  The 26-year-old is off to a hot start with 15 points in eight games to start the season and is set to land … [Read more...] about Pastrnak Extension Talks Continuing Regularly, Bruins Unsure Where They're Sending DiPietro Yet

4:35 PM: The Bruins have now made Marchand’s return official. Per the team release, Marchand has been activated off of injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the Bruins have assigned defenseman Mike Reilly to the AHL’s Providence Bruins, clearing the open roster spot needed to facilitate Marchand’s return. Reilly has previously cleared waivers and will head to Providence … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Activate Brad Marchand

It’s been a busy day in Vancouver. Not only have the Vancouver Canucks placed a player on long-term injured reserve and another on regular injured reserve, they have also completed a trade. As first reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Vancouver Canucks have acquired center Jack Studnicka from the Boston Bruins. In exchange, the Canucks are sending goaltender Michael DiPietro … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Acquire Jack Studnicka