Overview
- Anaheim will send Boston the better of its two 2026 fourth-round selections, which originated with Detroit and Philadelphia.
- Viel, 28, appeared in 10 games for the Bruins this season with zero points and 30 penalty minutes after posting 37 points and 148 PIM in Providence last year.
- The left wing is known for a physical, energy role and carries a $775,000 NHL cap hit through the end of this season.
- The Bruins recalled Billy Sweezey from AHL Providence on an emergency basis, a move reported as connected to Andrew Peeke’s recent lower-body issue.
- Anaheim can deploy Viel in a bottom-six role or could assign him to the AHL’s San Diego Gulls to add toughness.