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Boston Bruins face roster decisions as Matthew Poitras returns from injury

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Boston Bruins face roster decisions as Matthew Poitras returns from injury

Summary

The Boston Bruins are navigating a roster situation as Matthew Poitras is set to return from injured reserve. Recently, the team cleared a roster spot by moving Henri Jokiharju after he cleared waivers, but Poitras presents a new challenge. Coming off a strong season in which he tallied 44 points in 69 AHL games, the young forward's injury complicates roster decisions. Boston must evaluate its options between keeping him on the NHL roster or trading another player, as simply waiving him would likely result in losing a valuable asset.

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Status Watch

•Bruins moved Henri Jokiharju off the active roster after he cleared waivers.
•Matthew Poitras is on injured reserve after suffering an injury on September 22.
•Poitras recorded 44 points in 69 AHL games last season.
•Boston is considering trades to make room for Poitras upon his return.
•Options include trading veterans like Sean Kuraly or Mark Kastelic.

Latest Updates

5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Bruins Solved One Roster Problem, But Another Is Coming

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The Boston Bruins may have a complex roster crunch coming once Matthew Poitras returns to action for the club. The post Bruins Solved One Roster Problem, But Another Is Coming appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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