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Bruins Recall Matt Poitras and Michael Callahan From Providence

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

At last, the Boston Bruins are bringing up one of the kids to the big club. After recently announcing the call-up of veteran AHL forward Vinni Lettieri, Bruins brass is now bringing up one of their most promising blue-chip youngsters in Matt Poitras, as announced by the team on Tuesday. Michael Callahan has also been recalled … Keep Reading

Wahlstrom Could Become a Key Role Player for the Bruins

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter / X @adbblue

The Boston Bruins claimed forward Oliver Wahlstrom off waivers on December 14th. He has appeared in five games since and has yet to record a point. He also has a -2 rating. 

Although his scoring performance thus far has been subpar, the former New York Islanders first-round pick has shown flashes of why he … Keep Reading

Bruins Ink Mark Kastelic to Three-Year Extension

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

Don Sweeney found a diamond in the rough. Mark Kastelic, an under-the-radar bottom-six power forward, has turned out to be a picture-perfect fit for the 2024-25 Boston Bruins. On Friday afternoon, he was rewarded, signing a three-year contract extension that runs through 2027-28 with an annual cap hit of $1.567 million.

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Boston Bruins Claim Forward Oliver Wahlstrom off of Waivers From New York Islanders

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

Fifteen years after he broke the internet as a nine-year-old with a ridiculous shootout goal, Oliver Wahlstrom is returning to TD Garden. The Portland, Maine native was claimed off of waivers by the Boston Bruins, after putting up four points in 27 games this season with the New York Islanders.

Wahlstrom was … Keep Reading

Mark Kastelic is Becoming a Key Player for the Boston Bruins

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By: Tim Burke | Follow me on Twitter / X @timsports3

Following a second straight season that resulted in a home-ice elimination loss to the Florida Panthers, where the Boston Bruins were pushed around, General Manager Don Sweeney clearly stressed building a bigger, stronger, and heavier roster. Signing 6 foot 6 defender Nikita Zadorov to a six-year, $30 million contract … Keep Reading

Bruins Roster: Marc McLaughlin Recalled to Boston, Georgii Merkulov Assigned to Providence

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

Less than 24 hours removed from the Boston Bruins’ first win in the post-Jim Montgomery era, the B’s were active on the transaction wire Friday morning. After Marc McLaughlin was seen at Warrior Arena skating with the big club, the team announced his promotion. The corresponding move has Georgii Merkulov on his way … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Recall Jeffrey Viel from Providence Bruins

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

The Boston Bruins announced this morning that they have recalled forward Jeffrey Viel from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Providence Bruins. A native of Rimouski, Quebec, Viel has appeared in fourteen games for the P-Bruins, registering four points and 39 penalty minutes.

The move comes after forward Mark Kastelic suffered a … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Assign Forward Matt Poitras to American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

This afternoon, the Boston Bruins announced that they have assigned forward Matt Poitras to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Providence Bruins. The move comes as Boston embarks on a two-game road trip that kicks off tomorrow night in St. Louis, Missouri and finishes on thursday night in Dallas, Texas.

A native … Keep Reading

Should Nikita Zadorov be Playing on Boston’s Defensive Top Pairing?

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By: Tim Burke | Follow me on Twitter / X @timsports3

On July 1st, the Boston Bruins made an aggressive move to bolster their defensive core by signing Nikita Zadorov to a six-year, $30-million contract. 
The 29-year-old defenseman has a history of being an impact player in the National Hockey League. He is a big, mobile defender who delivers big hits, kills penalties, … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Sign Defenseman Loke Johansson to Entry-Level Contract

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

This afternoon, the Boston Bruins announced that they have agreed to terms with defenseman Loke Johansson on an entry-level contract. Johansson signed a three-year deal with the B’s, and the contract will carry an annual cap hit of $860,000.

A native of Stockholm, Sweden, Johansson was selected by the Bruins #186th overall in … Keep Reading

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