Boston Bruins News: Three Bruins Players Placed on Waivers Following Matthew Poitras Injury Latest Update And The Arriver Of A New Goalie
The Boston Bruins are navigating some early season challenges, with key injury updates and roster moves shaping the team’s outlook as they continue to prepare for the long NHL campaign.
As the team gears up for its next stretch of games, three notable developments have emerged: the injury to Matthew Poitras, the arrival of a new goalie, and the placement of three players on waivers.
Matthew Poitras Injury update
One of the most pressing concerns for the Bruins is the injury to rookie forward Matthew Poitras. Poitras, who had made an impressive start to the season, is now sidelined with a lower-body injury. The injury occurred during the team’s recent game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Although the exact timeline for Poitras’s return has not yet been confirmed, the team has announced that he will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis. Poitras had been showing promise in his early appearances, contributing to the team’s offensive efforts and quickly becoming a fan favorite.
His absence leaves a gap in the Bruins’ forward depth, especially in light of the team’s desire to stay competitive early in the season.
New Goalie Addition
In a separate but equally important development, the Bruins have signed a new goalie to bolster their depth between the pipes.
With injuries and the ever-constant need for solid goaltending depth, the Bruins have added veteran goalie Keith Kinkaid on a one-year, two-way contract.
Kinkaid, who has a wealth of NHL experience, will be expected to provide stability in the minor leagues and act as a reliable backup in case of any injuries to the team’s top goaltenders, Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman.
The move comes as the Bruins look to ensure they have sufficient coverage in goal, especially with the unpredictable nature of injuries throughout the season.
Three Players on Waivers
In a roster shake-up, the Bruins placed three players on waivers earlier today. Defenseman Connor Clifton, forward A.J. Greer, and Jack Studnicka are all currently subject to waiver claims.
Clifton, who had been a steady presence on the Bruins’ blue line, is a surprise inclusion in the waiver list, as he has typically been a reliable bottom-pairing defenseman.
Greer and Studnicka, who have shown flashes of skill but struggled to establish consistent roles with the team, will now await potential claims from other NHL franchises. If unclaimed, the trio could potentially end up in the AHL or rejoin the Bruins if roster spots become available.
With Poitras’s injury and the waivers decisions, the Bruins are in the midst of fine-tuning their lineup as they aim for another successful season.
Fans will be watching closely to see how the team navigates these changes and whether their depth can withstand the challenges ahead.