By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277
Veteran forward Mikey Eyssimont is proving that a positive mindset and relentless work ethic can spark a career resurgence, even after facing the disappointment of being waived by the Boston Bruins. Rather than letting the news define his season, Eyssimont has seized his assignment with the American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins, delivering an immediate and electrifying impact to the offense of Boston’s top minor-pro affiliate
Since joining Providence, Eyssimont has been on a tear, posting an impressive 9 goals and 1 assist for 10 points in just six AHL games to open the 2026-27 regular season. Remarkably, his hot streak includes two hat trick performances, quickly establishing him as an offensive leader for the Bruins. As of Sunday morning, before the AHL’s afternoon slate, the 30-year-old Colorado native is tied with Coachella Firebirds forward Jani Nyman for the league lead in goals (nine) and ranks 12th in overall points, an outstanding feat for a player adjusting to new surroundings.
Eyssimont’s contributions go beyond the scoresheet. He leads the Providence Bruins in goals and points, has a +5 plus/minus rating (second on the team), and is shooting a remarkable 31%. His 1.67 points-per-game pace is fifth-best in the league, underscoring just how vital he’s become to Providence’s early success this season.
While many veterans might see an AHL demotion as a setback, Eyssimont’s performance and attitude have proven the opposite. He’s embraced the challenge, providing leadership and production that have made him Boston’s top recall option should an injury open a spot with the NHL club. Moreover, his standout play could draw attention from other NHL teams seeking a proven bottom-six forward, potentially making him a valuable trade asset.
Eyssimont’s attitude since clearing waivers has stood out. In a recent Boston Globe article by Hall of Fame Bruins beat writer Kevin Paul Dupont, Eyssimont reflected on his journey and unwavering motivation: “I want to play meaningful NHL hockey. That’s the main thing for me. I believe I can help a team win. And until that opportunity comes, I am going to continue to do the work I’ve been doing, stay confident and professional, and my NHL opportunity will come again.” He continued, emphasizing his focus: “I’m not focused on anything but my game and playing. I respect the organization, prepare and play; that’s all I focus on.”
Eyssimont also drew parallels to his previous AHL stint, noting: “It was a similar circumstance. It was numbers a little bit, but in the same sense, my goals then and my goal now is to play NHL hockey. I believe I can contribute.”
Providence Bruins head coach Trent Whitfield praised both Eyssimont and recently reassigned defenseman Henri Jokiharju for their professionalism after reporting from Boston, telling DuPont, “They both came down with great attitudes, both real positive. They’re like all hockey players; they just want to play, get their games in a good spot.”
Eyssimont’s AHL return is his first since a nine-game stint with the Manitoba Moose several seasons ago. In 235 career AHL games, he’s amassed 60 goals and 67 assists for 127 points. At the NHL level, he’s played 269 games, tallying 33 goals, 41 assists (74 points), and 261 penalty minutes.
Despite Eyssimont’s scoring surge, Providence has had a rocky start, sitting last in the Atlantic Division with a 3-6-0 record (2-4-0 at home, 1-2-0 on the road). After splitting their most recent weekend series, the Bruins look to rebound on October 30th when they travel to face the Springfield Thunderbirds, who shut them out 2-0 in their last meeting. The Bruins then head to Allentown, Pennsylvania, to open November with a game against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to finish the weekend’s action.
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