On Jan. 13, the Boston Bruins recalled veteran forward Vinni Lettieri from the Providence Bruins. While fans would understandably like to see prospects like Fabian Lysell and Georgii Merkulov called up, Lettieri undoubtedly earned this opportunity with the NHL club.
Waiving Marc McLaughlin on Sunday was a sign that the Boston Bruins planned to call someone up from Providence. In a mild upset, it was veteran journeyman Vinni Lettieri, and not a young prospect like Matt Poitras,
Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, January 13, that the team has recalled forward Vinni Lettieri from Providence. Lettieri has appeared in 35 games with the Providence Bruins this season,
The Bruins expected far more when they signed Lindholm to a seven-year, $54.25 million contract on July 1. But this looks like his level.
Vinni Lettieri scored the first Bruins goal, and Brad Marchand and Elias Lindholm added empty netters for Boston.
The Boston Bruins got back on track Monday afternoon at TD Garden, scoring four goals in the third period to secure a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
The Bruins are starting to see the benefits of giving youngsters like Matt Poitras and Mason Lohrei more reps. Read more on Boston.com.
Charlie Coyle scored the tying and winning goals in the third period as part of a three-point effort, helping the Boston Bruins surge past the visiting San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Monday afternoon.
Lindholm has been a 22-point flop. He is signed for six more seasons with no-move protection through 2029. Lindholm, 30, is practically untradeable, even if the Bruins eat part of his remaining salary.
The Boston Bruins will be playing the New Jersey Devils tonight at the Prudential Center. This is an important contest for the Original Six club, as a win would allow them to pass the Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators, and Montreal Canadiens in the standings.
The Bruins recalled forward Vinni Lettieri from AHL Providence on Monday, according to the AHL’s transactions log. Lettieri, 29, will take Marc McLaughlin’s place on the active roster.
The Boston Bruins have recalled forward Vinni Lettieri from the Providence Bruins, it was announced Monday. Lettieri, who was acquired by the Bruins in June from the Minnesota Wild, has spent the whole season with Providence thus far. Through 35 games, he has scored 14 goals and added 21 assists for 35 points.