Overview

• Coaches split skaters into a main Group A that mirrors the expected NHL roster and a prospect-heavy Group B during Thursday’s practice at Warrior Ice Arena.
• Matt Poitras shifted from center to wing on a line with Casey Mittelstadt and Tanner Jeannot as coaches test middle-six chemistry.
• Johnny Beecher and Fabian Lysell skated with Group B and are viewed as roster-bubble candidates, with staff noting that formal decisions are still pending as Providence’s camp nears.
• Jeremy Swayman and Michael DiPietro worked as the Group A goalies, while Joonas Korpisalo was excused from practice for a family matter, according to coach Marco Sturm.
• The Bruins named Zdeno Chara a hockey operations adviser, tasking him with strengthening player–coach communication and supporting defensemen’s off-ice development.