The Boston Bruins will soon receive some relief on the blue-line, with defenseman Andrew Peeke returning to the team’s practices per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald. Peeke hasn’t played since leaving Boston’s November 5th match against Toronto following a hit from Max Pacioretty that seemed to bounce Peeke’s shoulder awkwardly off the boards. He was ruled out week-to-week … [Read more...] about Morning Notes: Peeke, Pionk, Goncalves, Kastelic, Tufte
Mark Kastelic Considered Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury
Boston Bruins forward Mark Kastelic left the team’s overtime loss against the St. Louis Blues today after skating in 5:18 of the action. Conor Ryan of the Boston Globe shared that Kastelic is expected to miss the next few days with a lower-body injury. Thankfully for Kastelic and the Bruins, the team doesn’t play again until their contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets on … [Read more...] about Mark Kastelic Considered Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury
Bruins Recall Jordan Oesterle
The Bruins have recalled defenseman Jordan Oesterle from AHL Providence, per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe. He’ll slot into the lineup for his Bruins debut if Hampus Lindholm, who left Tuesday’s game against the Blues with a lower-body injury, can’t play Thursday in Dallas. Oesterle, 32, is in his first season with the Bruins after inking a two-year, two-way deal in free … [Read more...] about Bruins Recall Jordan Oesterle
Matt Irwin Announces Retirement
Unrestricted free agent defenseman Matt Irwin is stepping away from the game, the NHLPA announced. He confirms his retirement after 10 NHL seasons and 461 appearances. “As I reflect on my career, I can’t help but feel incredibly grateful and fortunate to have lived out my childhood dream of playing in the NHL,” Irwin said in a statement released by the players’ association. “My … [Read more...] about Matt Irwin Announces Retirement
Bruins Recall Patrick Brown
The Bruins recalled forward Patrick Brown from AHL Providence on Thursday, per a team announcement. It’s the first recall of the season for the 32-year-old, who cleared waivers uneventfully at the beginning of the regular season. He was named captain of the P-Bruins shortly thereafter and has three goals and four assists for seven points in 12 AHL games so far in 2024-25. The … [Read more...] about Bruins Recall Patrick Brown
Bruins’ Hampus Lindholm To Miss Weeks With Lower-Body Injury
Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery shared that top defender Hampus Lindholm will be out for “weeks” with a lower-body injury, suffered while blocking a shot from St. Louis’ Justin Faulk on Tuesday night. The shot appeared to hit Lindholm’s left knee and forced him out of the game after just eight minutes of ice time. Lindholm’s departure from the lineup is dismal news for … [Read more...] about Bruins’ Hampus Lindholm To Miss Weeks With Lower-Body Injury
Bruins Reassign Matthew Poitras
The Bruins announced on Monday that they’ve sent second-year center Matthew Poitras to AHL Providence. They now have two open roster spots, although it’s unclear when or if they intend to fill either of them. Poitras, 20, hasn’t entirely looked like the player who forced his way onto Boston’s opening night roster last year and had cemented a top-nine role before a shoulder … [Read more...] about Bruins Reassign Matthew Poitras
Bruins’ Andrew Peeke Out Week-To-Week
An upper-body injury is expected to keep Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke on the shelf for multiple weeks, head coach Jim Montgomery told Joe Haggerty of Boston Sports Journal. Peeke sustained the injury on Tuesday night versus the Maple Leafs, leaving the game in the first period after being hit by Max Pacioretty (video link via Sportsnet). Pacioretty was not penalized on the … [Read more...] about Bruins’ Andrew Peeke Out Week-To-Week
Bruins Sign Loke Johansson To Three-Year Entry-Level Contract
The Bruins announced they’ve signed defense prospect Loke Johansson to a three-year, entry-level contract. It will carry a cap hit of $860K, but minor-league salary and bonus details were not disclosed. Johansson, 19 next month, was a sixth-round pick of the Bruins in this year’s draft (No. 186 overall). The stay-at-home defender was selected mainly due to his size – he’s … [Read more...] about Bruins Sign Loke Johansson To Three-Year Entry-Level Contract