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Flames Claim Johnny Beecher Off Waivers From Bruins

Calgary leveraged first-position waiver rights to add low-cost center depth focused on faceoffs, penalty killing.

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Johnny Beecher played in over 130 games with the Bruins.
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Boston Bruins forward John Beecher is gaining more and more confidence as the playoffs roll along. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Overview

  • The Flames announced the claim Tuesday, placing the 24-year-old former first-rounder on their active roster.
  • Boston waived Beecher on Monday with the intention of assigning him to AHL Providence to open a roster spot for short-term needs.
  • Calgary held top waiver priority as the NHL’s last-place team, ensuring their claim would be awarded once filed.
  • Bruins coach Marco Sturm said Beecher fell short of expectations, pointing to consistency and effort in limited appearances.
  • Beecher is on a one-year $900,000 contract, has one goal in six games this season, and owns 11 goals with a 53% faceoff rate across 136 NHL games.