Minor Transactions: 1/30/2017
2017/01/minor-transactions-1302017.htmlThe Boston Bruins continue to flip-flop their backup goaltenders. … While they don't have such deep defensive depth that they don't care if he is claimed or not, Montreal feels comfortable subjecting him to waivers in order to send him to the AHL with the right side of their blue line set with Shea Weber, Jeff Petry, and now Nesterov.
Minor Transactions: 1/27/2017
2017/01/minor-transactions-1272017.htmlThe Boston Bruins have recalled goalie Anton Khudobin from the Providence Bruins and reassigned rookie keeper Zane McIntyre to the AHL. … The Anaheim Ducks have signed some depth between the pipes, inking ECHL netminder Ryan Faragher to a one-year deal.
Bruins Scouting Ducks-Wild Game
2017/01/bruins-scouting-ducks.htmlIt would be a surprise to no one that the Boston Bruins' brass are out watching other teams. … Both teams are known for their immense lack of talented depth on defense, something that Boston would definitely be interested in.
Bruins Notes: Marchand, Miller, Miller
2017/01/bruins-marchand-miller.htmlHis 43 points in 46 games rank among the top 10 in the NHL and leads the Bruins by 10. … Julien seemed unaffected by the news of both Millers, saying "we’ve got some depth at that position.
PHR Originals: 1/2/2016 – 1/8/2016
2017/01/originals-122016-182016.htmlZach Leach discusses how the development of several young defenders has created newfound blue line depth in the Boston Bruins organization.
Colorado Claims Matt Nieto Off Waivers From San Jose
2017/01/colorado-claims-waivers.htmlThe Bruins have not yet assigned him to their farm team and may not do so until youngster Zane MacIntyre is set to get a start. … The Colorado Avalanche have added to their forward depth, announcing (via Twitter) that they have claimed left winger Matt Nieto off waivers from San Jose.
Wednesday’s Waiver Wire Roundup
2017/01/wednesdays-waiver-roundup.htmlMeanwhile, the Boston Bruins have placed veteran goaltender Anton Khudobin on waivers this afternoon. … It's possible another team in need of goaltending depth takes a chance on the 30-year-old back-up and if he is claimed the Bruins will be in need of a goalie with enough NHL playing experience to expose in next June's expansion draft.
The Boston Bruins’ Sudden Defensive Depth
2017/01/boston-bruins-defensive.htmlAlthough the Boston Bruins couldn't quite match the nine Philadelphia Flyers prospects who made their junior teams and were one of five NHL organizations with five prospects taking part, the Bruins sent a league-high four defensemen to the World Juniors. … While many think of the Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, or Anaheim Ducks when talking defensive depth, or maybe even the Carolina Hurricanes when considering the whole system, the Bruins have now entered the conversation as having maybe the best defensive depth in the NHL.
Minor Transactions: 1/3/17
2017/01/minor-transactions-rattie.htmlInsiders from the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and Boston Bruins have already speculated that their teams may be interested. … The shine of Rattie's early draft status may have worn over the last five years, but at this point in the season with injuries piling up and under-performing depth causing frustration, teams are likely to give the two-way right winger some consideration.
Snapshots: Blue Jackets Win 15th Straight, Jagr, Subban
2017/01/snapshots-jackets-straight.htmlVingan adds that the Predators' defensive depth should be able to absorb such a loss.
David Backes Out Indefinitely With A Concussion
2016/12/backes-indefinitely-concussion.htmlDuring today's 3-1 win, completing a home-and-home sweep of the Buffalo Sabres (as well as their first season sweep of Buffalo in 45 years), the Boston Bruins also found time to release an update on the status of veteran forward David Backes. … Until then, the Bruins can rely on their depth in Providence, the hottest team in the AHL, and could potentially…
Weekend In Review: Key Stories From 12/12/16 – 12/18/16
2016/12/weekend-review-stories.htmlLetang suffered a lower-body injury Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. … The Penguins blue line depth will be tested for the next few weeks as Letang and Daley are the Pens number one and two defensemen in terms of playing time.
Jackets Place Campbell On Unconditional Waivers
2016/12/jackets-campbell-unconditional.htmlPrior to joining Columbus, Campbell played five seasons for the Bruins, where he developed a reputation as a solid fourth-line pivot and quality penalty killer. … It's possible a club looking for depth in its bottom-six and/or some help on the penalty kill will take a chance on Campbell once he officially reaches free agency.
Maple Leafs Notes: Marincin, Corrado, Matthews
2016/12/maple-leafs-notes.htmlIt was previously reported as a potential back injury, after Marincin left Saturday night's game versus the Bruins after falling awkwardly. … [Related: Maple Leafs Depth Chart]
Peter Mueller To Sign AHL Deal With Bruins
2016/12/peter-mueller-bruins.htmlAfter signing a PTO earlier this summer, Peter Mueller will sign an AHL contract with the Providence Bruins for the remainder of the season, according to Mark Divver of the Providence Journal. … Still just 28, Bartkowski represents another depth addition to the Bruins system that essentially has cost them nothing to this…
Minor Transactions: Canucks, Predators, Leafs, Bruins
2016/12/transactions-canucks-predators.htmlIn need of a boost, the Canucks can only hope that Rodin immediately fits in at the NHL level, much like when Carl Soderberg finally made the trip across the Atlantic to join the Boston Bruins in 2013. … Not quite a rookie, the 32-year-old Pardy was signed last month to provide some veteran depth on the blue line for a Nashville squad that prides themselves off of solid defensive play.
Matt Beleskey Out Six Weeks
2016/12/matt-beleskey-weeks.htmlBeleskey is off to a quiet start in his second season with the Bruins, collecting just two goals and three assists in 24 games despite averaging more than 15 minutes of ice time per game.
Sabres Recall Brendan Guhle From Juniors
2016/12/sabres-guhle-juniors.htmlGuhle is expected to play right away, as he will be needed in Buffalo's game against the rival Boston Bruins tomorrow afternoons. … It's a move so surprising that Twitter lit up with hockey insiders leading off the breaking news with "woah", but that is where the Sabres are at with their defensive depth.
Minor Transactions: Ottawa, Colorado, Boston, Arizona
2016/12/transactions-colorado-arizona.htmlThe Boston Bruins have promoted Anton Blidh from the Providence Bruins of the AHL, giving the young Swedish winger his first career call-up. … A young team with deep minor league depth, Arizona has made frequent moves between Tuscon this season.
Injury Updates: Jets, Lehner, Chara, Toews
2016/12/injury-updates-lehner.htmlHe’s targeting Saturday against the Bruins as a return date. … [Related: Jets Depth Chart]
Across The Pond: KHL
2016/11/across-the-pond-khl.htmlOther players of interest outside the KHL scoring race include former Boston University star defenseman and NHL journeyman Matt Gilroy, long-time Ottawa Senator Peter Regin, and, property of the Boston Bruins, defenseman Maxim Chudinov. … With NHL teams always on the lookout for goalie depth, especially in an off-season where the NHL Expansion Draft could unexpectedly strip some teams of their backup keepers, Bobkov could get another shot in the NHL next season.
Central Division Snapshots: Landeskog, Barrie, Kristo, Bitetto
2016/11/division-snapshots-landeskog.htmlEarlier we linked to Joe Haggerty's piece on the Bruins and now Mike Chambers of The Denver Post chimes in answering some tough questions regarding the Avalanche. … The trade likely serves as little more than two clubs searching for minor league depth with the Blues moving a forward while acquiring some blue line help.
Atlantic Division Snapshots: Miller, Shattenkirk, Pastrnak, Sabres
2016/11/atlantic-snapshots-shattenkirk.htmlIn a recent mailbag feature appearing on CSN New England, Joe Haggerty tackled several Bruins-related questions. … Additionally, it's been suggested the Blues would require a scoring forward in any hypothetical trade of Shattenkirk, and until Frank Vatrano returns from injury, the Bruins don't have the depth at that position to sacrifice.
Rangers Trade Dylan McIlrath To Panthers For Steven Kampfer
2016/11/rangers-mcilrath-panthers.htmlThe University of Michigan product appeared to have a bright future in front of him playing for the Boston Bruins right out of college. … After the preseason gave the Rangers a chance to look at their depth on the blue line, they made it clear that they were open to dealing McIlrath.
Snapshots: Vrbata, Detroit Injuries, Beleskey, Flyers
2016/11/snapshots-injuries-beleskey.htmlBruins left winger Matt Beleskey is set to be a healthy scratch tonight against Tampa Bay, notes CSN New England’s Joe Haggerty. … [Related: Coyotes Depth Chart]