Devils Listening To Offers For Depth Defensemen
2024/03/devils-listening-to-offers-for-depth-defensemen.htmlIt will be an active day for the Devils on all fronts, as they remain in pursuit of long-term goaltending help and have reportedly inquired about multiple high-profile targets, including the Flames' Jacob Markstrom, the Bruins' Linus Ullmark, and the Predators' Juuse Saros. … The Devils are fielding offers for depth defenders Colin Miller and Brendan Smith, reports Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff.
Oilers Acquire Troy Stecher
2024/03/oilers-to-acquire-troy-stecher.htmlWhile the Oilers have just one pick in the first four rounds of the 2024 draft after parting with their first-rounder for Adam Henrique yesterday, they now have five in the final three rounds after picking up a seventh-rounder from Arizona today, which originally belonged to the Bruins. … The Oilers have added depth defender Troy Stecher and a 2024 seventh-round pick from the Coyotes, per a team release.
Trade Notes: Edmundson, Byram, Rangers, Panthers
2024/03/trade-notes-edmundson-byram-rangers-panthers.htmlDreger shares that the Boston Bruins likely lead the pack right now, though the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning are also interested. … Edmundson is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, likely making him a depth rental for a playoff contender.
Senators Expected To Scratch Vladimir Tarasenko For Trade-Related Reasons
2024/03/senators-expected-to-scratch-vladimir-tarasenko-for-trade-related-reasons.htmlThe Bruins, Oilers, Golden Knights, Hurricanes, Panthers, and Rangers have all inquired about picking him up before Friday's trade deadline, Garrioch said Monday. … The former Blackhawks, Blues and Canucks depth forward is in his first season in Ottawa after inking a one-year, two-way deal ($775K NHL/$400K AHL) on July 1 last year.
Metropolitan Notes: Capitals, Fehérváry, Toffoli, Palát, Islanders
2024/03/metropolitan-notes-capitals-fehervary-toffoli-palat-islanders.htmlLamoriello added that veteran enforcer Matt Martin, who left Saturday's win over the Bruins early, is cleared to play tonight against the Blues. … Depth center Nic Dowd, who's likely to be in play at Friday's trade deadline if the Caps drop a key matchup against the Penguins in their pursuit of a wild-card spot on Thursday, also took a step forward in his recovery from an upper-body injury.
Snapshots: Swayman, Bogosian, Irwin, Granlund
2024/03/snapshots-swayman-bogosian-irwin-granlund.htmlAfter having to go through an arbitration hearing to get a contract done with goaltender Jeremy Swayman last summer, it appears the Bruins are trying to avoid that this time around. … They’ve already added on the back end with the reacquisition of Ilya Lyubushkin but if they can’t add an impact blueliner, shoring up their depth – perhaps with another second-timer with the team – isn’t necessarily a bad fall-back plan.
Kraken Scratch Alexander Wennberg For Trade-Related Reasons
2024/03/kraken-scratch-alexander-wennberg-for-trade-related-reasons.htmlThe Fourth Period's David Pagnotta added Monday that the Bruins have demonstrated interest, while Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic reports the Avalanche have also called about the veteran center. … The Rangers' courtship of Wennberg has been discussed at length, while the Bruins have been in the conversation for added depth down the middle since the retirements of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci last summer.
Trade Deadline Primer: Vancouver Canucks
2024/03/trade-deadline-primer-vancouver-canucks-5.htmlWhile the Canucks have been red-hot this season, it's still not clear if they have enough to overcome titans like the Vegas Golden Knights or Boston Bruins. … Both players provide reasonable depth scoring, though their consistency can come into question.
PHR Mailbag: Graves, Ullmark, Mercer, Laughton, Red Wings, Rangers, Sabres
2024/03/phr-mailbag-graves-ullmark-mercer-laughton-red-wings-rangers-sabres.htmlPart of the Bruins’ success is derived from having two above-average and rested goalies on any given night, giving them the goaltending advantage way more often than not. … Boston’s center depth isn’t the best and could certainly stand to be augmented.
Atlantic Notes: Tkachuk, Stenlund, Zub, Struble, Forbort
2024/02/atlantic-notes-tkachuk-stenlund-zub-struble-forbort.htmlBruins depth defender Derek Forbort will be scratched against the Kraken tonight after missing a team meeting this morning, head coach Jim Montgomery said (video link). … He'll be joined by depth center Kevin Stenlund, who, like Tkachuk, missed Saturday's overtime win over the Capitals.
Snapshots: Heiskanen, Duchene, Andersen, Siegenthaler
2024/02/snapshots-heiskanen-duchene-andersen-siegenthaler.htmlTo add insult to injury, the team also announced that forward Matt Duchene would miss today's game against the Boston Bruins due to a lower-body injury. … Calling up defensemen Alex Petrovic and Derrick Pouliot this morning, Dallas' depth on the blue line will be tested even further.
Morgan Rielly Receives 5-Game Suspension
2024/02/morgan-rielly-expected-to-receive-5-game-suspension.htmlBettman has upheld all three suspensions that have been sent to him for appeal this season – both four-game bans for Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson (link) and the Bruins' Charlie McAvoy (link), plus a six-game suspension for Red Wings forward David Perron (link). … Rielly's absence already puts them in a tough spot over the next week and a half without much depth behind him on defense.
Penguins Place Noel Acciari On IR
2024/02/penguins-place-noel-acciari-on-ir.htmlHis 0.10 points per game are his worst since his first stint as an NHLer with the Bruins in 2015-16 when he notched one assist in 19 games (0.05 per game). … The Penguins placed depth forward Noel Acciari on injured reserve Tuesday, per a team announcement.
Atlantic Notes: Tarasenko, Power, Fabbri, Shattenkirk, Richard
2024/02/atlantic-notes-tarasenko-power-fabbri-shattenkirk-richard.htmlBruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk was absent from Monday's practice due to illness, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports. … If Power can't play Tuesday, rookie Ryan Johnson could slide into a top-four role alongside Connor Clifton, while depth defender Jacob Bryson could play for only the sixth time this season.
Kraken Receiving Interest In Jordan Eberle, Alexander Wennberg
2024/02/kraken-receiving-interest-in-jordan-eberle-alexander-wennberg.htmlThe Bruins and Avalanche have called about Wennberg, who's one of the few quality centers remaining on the deadline rental market. … Wennberg is more of a depth add than an impact pickup for a contender – he's likely not suited for anything above a third-line role on a team with contending aspirations.
Matthew Poitras Out For The Season
2024/02/matthew-poitras-out-for-the-season.htmlMatthew Poitras was one of the bright spots for the Bruins this season, earning a roster spot in training camp and largely playing a regular role since then. … Speculatively, Patrick Brown, who has been back and forth several times this season, could be brought up to serve in the reserve forward role while it wouldn't be surprising to see Sweeney look for some extra depth down the middle before next month's trade deadline.
Phil Kessel Still Hopes To Play This Season
2024/01/phil-kessel-still-hopes-to-play-this-season.htmlThat's despite some contenders with a clear need for scoring support in their bottom six, namely the Bruins, where he began his career after being drafted fifth overall in 2006. … He'd be a higher-ceiling option than their depth winger trio of Jesper Boqvist, Jakub Lauko and Oskar Steen, who have…
Trade Deadline Primer: Boston Bruins
2024/01/trade-deadline-primer-boston-bruins-5.htmlWhere does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We continue our look around the league with the Boston Bruins. … 1) Center Help: Ever since the retirements of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, it was a foregone conclusion that the Bruins would need to improve their center depth if there was any hope of a serious playoff run.
Injury Notes: Karlsson, Kapanen, Faulk, Fleury
2024/01/injury-notes-karlsson-kapanen-faulk-fleury.htmlAfter the All-Star break, to finish off the month of February, the Golden Knights have challenging games against the Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Boston Bruins. … As one of the more prominent depth offensive pieces on the Blues' roster, Kapanen has struggled a bit over the course of the season, scoring four goals and 13 points in 42 games on the year.
Vegas Golden Knights To Place Jack Eichel On Injured Reserve
2024/01/vegas-golden-knights-place-jack-eichel-on-injured-reserve.htmlSince Eichel has not played a game since January 11th against the Boston Bruins, he will be able to return on January 20th against the Pittsburgh Penguins, only missing three games in total. … Reminiscent of last year's Colorado Avalanche, Vegas is having its organizational depth challenged only a year removed from winning the Stanley Cup.
Bruins Place Brandon Carlo On IR, Recall Brandon Bussi
2024/01/bruins-place-brandon-carlo-on-ir-recall-brandon-bussi.htmlThe Bruins placed defenseman Brandon Carlo on injured reserve retroactive to January 8, according to a team release. … He's been recalled on multiple occasions over the past two years due to short-term injuries to Swayman and Ullmark, and although he's solidly third on Boston's depth chart, he's still yet to make his NHL debut.
What Your Team Is Thankful For: Tampa Bay Lightning
2024/01/what-your-team-is-thankful-for-tampa-bay-lightning-7.htmlHe finished December and started January strong, recording a .914 save percentage across his next 13 games, but recently allowed the Boston Bruins six goals on 26 shots, bringing his season totals to a meager 9-9-0 record and .895 save percentage. … While depth scoring has been a key piece of many recent Stanley Cup wins, the Lightning's top brass is showing that scoring will never be too much of a concern.
Avalanche Place Bowen Byram On IR
2024/01/avalanche-place-bowen-byram-on-ir.htmlThus, Meyers could return to the Avalanche before tomorrow's game against the Bruins if Wood isn't healthy enough to play. … After last night's game, the Avalanche also reassigned forward Ben Meyers to AHL Colorado after bringing him up to play fourth-line duties the day prior while depth winger Miles Wood is sidelined with an illness.
Free Agent Stock Watch: Left Wingers
2024/01/free-agent-stock-watch-left-wingers-2.htmlAfter a strong finish to his 2022-23 season with the Boston Bruins, Bertuzzi signed a one-year, $5.5MM contract in Toronto likely with the hope that a season there would be a launching pad to a more lucrative free agent trip in a year's time. … Vrana is so skilled that better points production could very well come if he can find a way to climb the depth chart of new head coach Drew Bannister.
Minnesota Places Vinni Lettieri On IR, Recalls Samuel Walker
2024/01/minnesota-places-vinni-lettieri-on-ir-recall-samuel-walker.htmlIn his own right, Lettieri himself was viewed as an extra forward for Minnesota at the beginning of the season, coming over from the Boston Bruins organization on a two-year, $1.55MM contract this past summer. … In an announcement coming from the Minnesota Wild this afternoon, the organization has placed depth forward Vinni Lettieri on injury reserved due to a lower-body injury.