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Bruins Place Johnny Beecher on Waivers

The move reflects Boston’s need for roster flexibility during an injury crunch.

Overview

  • Beecher was the lone NHL player placed on waivers Monday, triggering a 24-hour window for other teams to file a claim.
  • If unclaimed, the Bruins intend to assign the 24-year-old center to AHL Providence.
  • Boston earlier recalled Riley Tufte and Matej Blumel to cover forward vacancies caused by injuries to Viktor Arvidsson, Elias Lindholm and Casey Mittelstadt.
  • Defenseman Charlie McAvoy remains under medical evaluation, with surgery not ruled out, a factor in the team’s roster shuffling.
  • Beecher has one goal in six NHL games this season after logging 78 games and 11 points last year, and he is on a one-year $900,000 contract with restricted free agency pending next offseason.