Bruins Place Vladislav Kolyachonok on Waivers

Overview

• The 24-year-old defenseman was placed on waivers on January 20, triggering a 24-hour window for other NHL teams to submit a claim.
• If he goes unclaimed, he will be eligible for assignment to the AHL’s Providence Bruins.
• Boston initially claimed Kolyachonok from Dallas on December 16 after the Stars waived him the previous day, but he appeared in only two games for the Bruins and has been out of the lineup since.
• Recent defensive reinforcements include Hampus Lindholm’s activation three days ago, while Jordan Harris has returned to practice following his October ankle injury, prompting roster and salary-cap adjustments.
• Kolyachonok is in the final season of a two-year contract signed in June 2024 with a $775,000 cap hit, and his journeyman path includes stints with Florida’s system, Arizona/Utah, Pittsburgh, and Dallas; he has three points in 13 games this season and 17 points in 87 career NHL games.