Pro Hockey Rumors

Bruins depth forward Mark Kastelic’s return to the lineup was short-lived. The 25-year-old is back on injured reserve today after he was activated Saturday, per a team announcement. The move gave Boston two open roster spots, which they promptly used to recall forwards Patrick Brown and Max Jones from Providence in corresponding transactions. Kastelic sustained an upper-body … [Read more...] about Bruins Place Mark Kastelic On IR; Recall Patrick Brown, Max Jones

Former NHL coach and longtime Bruins scout Tom McVie has passed away at age 89, the team announced Monday. McVie played 18 seasons with various minor league clubs from 1956 to 1974, then was the head coach of the Capitals, Jets, and Devils in parts of nine seasons from 1975 to 1992. McVie began his NHL career behind the bench in a difficult situation, taking over Washington’s … [Read more...] about Tom McVie Passes Away

Four-time Stanley Cup champion winger Marcel Bonin passed away Sunday, according to an announcement from the Canadiens. He was 93. Montreal was where Bonin was born and where he played his best hockey, but it wasn’t where his NHL career started. Acquired by the Red Wings in 1952 from the Quebec Aces of the Quebec Senior Hockey League, where he was briefly teammates with … [Read more...] about Marcel Bonin Passes Away

The Boston Bruins received a handful of injury updates at Friday morning’s practice. Most pressing, winger Mark Kastelic returned to full practices and could possibly return to the lineup when the Bruins visit the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. In a video posted on the team’s social media, Kastelic told media after practice that he’s hoping to return, but doesn’t want to rush … [Read more...] about Bruins Notes: Kastelic, Lindholm, Koepke

The Bruins recalled forward Vinni Lettieri from AHL Providence on Monday, according to the AHL’s transactions log. Lettieri, 29, will take Marc McLaughlin’s place on the active roster. The Bruins placed McLaughlin on waivers yesterday, so he’ll either be back in Providence or with another NHL club by this afternoon. Boston re-acquired Lettieri from the Wild last offseason, … [Read more...] about Bruins Recall Vinni Lettieri

Bruins team president Cam Neely spoke with reporters today (video link) and acknowledged that it won’t be business as usual when it comes to the trade deadline. Often a strong buyer leading up to deadline day, Neely admitted that the team is going to have to consider two paths, one where they’re a buyer and another where they retool.  Boston has struggled this season but enters … [Read more...] about Neely: Bruins Considering Buying And Retooling Paths For Trade Deadline

Bruins center prospect Matthew Poitras is at the team’s morning skate on Tuesday, per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald, indicating he’s been recalled from AHL Providence. The team quickly made Poitras’ recall official, announcing that they’ve also recalled defenseman Michael Callahan from Providence and placed No. 1 blue-liner Charlie McAvoy on injured reserve with an … [Read more...] about Bruins Recall Matthew Poitras, Place Charlie McAvoy On IR

Jan. 13: McLaughlin cleared waivers, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Expect him to head to Providence at some point on Monday. Jan. 12: The Boston Bruins have placed forward Marc McLaughlin on waivers, per PuckPedia. He’ll be assigned to AHL Providence if he clears. The Bruins successfully waived McLaughlin ahead of the start of the season. He began the year in the minors … [Read more...] about Bruins’ Marc McLaughlin Clears Waivers