JOHNNY BOYCHUK RUMORS

Johnny Boychuk a Game-Time Decision, Adam McQuaid Ruled Out for Game 1 Against Capitals

WILMINGTON, Mass. –- The Bruins wrapped up their final practice before the postseason Wednesday at Ristuccia Arena. Once again, defenseman Johnny Boychuk and goalie Tuukka Rask were on the ice with their teammates. But only Boychuk is expected to have a chance to be in the lineup for Game 1 against Washington Thursday at the Garden. Boychuk, who missed the final two games of the...
Via NESN.com  |  April 11, 2012

Bruins Optimistic Johnny Boychuk Will be Back for Start of Playoffs, Less Certain About Adam McQuaid, Tuukka Rask

BOSTON -- The Bruins wrapped up the regular season with a 4-3 shootout victory over the Sabres on Saturday. The focus now turns to the playoffs. The Bruins are optimistic about getting at least one of their injured players back for the beginning of the opening round, but the status of two others is more cloudy. Prior to Saturday’s game, Bruins coach Claude Julien was hopeful that...
Via NESN.com  |  April 07, 2012

Bruins being 'overcautious' with Ds McQuaid, Boychuk

The Boston Bruins aren't planning on taking any unnecessary risks. Coach Claude Julien told reporters that the team is being "overcautious" with defensemen Adam McQuaid and Johnny Boychuk, who are day-to-day with their respective injuries. With Boston locked in as the second seed in the Eastern Conference, the Bruins will likely rest both blue-liners in Saturday&...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  April 07, 2012

Johnny Boychuk Leaves Game with Left Leg Injury, Bruins Expect to Know More About Severity on Wednesday

BOSTON – With the division title and second seed in the East locked up already, the Bruins didn't need to get any points out of Tuesday's clash with the Penguins. But with just three games left before the playoffs, the one thing they did need was to get through the game healthy. The Bruins didn't accomplish that goal, with an injury to defenseman Johnny Boychuk potentially...
Via NESN.com  |  April 04, 2012

Bruins D Boychuk exits game vs. Penguins

Boston Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk exited Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins with an apparent knee injury. Boychuk suffered the injury after his leg pivoted awkwardly following a collision with Arron Asham while pinching along the wall during the second period. Boychuk needed assistance from a pair of teammates to get off the ice. The 28-year-old Boychuk entered...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  April 03, 2012

Johnny Boychuk Nominated for Masterton

The Professional Hockey Writers Association has nominated Johnny Boychuk for the Masterton Trophy, which is awarded to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Bruins players have won the Masterton four times in the past, tied for the New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens with the most for a single team. Boychuk...
Via Rant Sports  |  March 20, 2012

Johnny Boychuk recovering well from concussion

Johnny Boychuk participated in an optional morning skate today. He was one of the last players to leave the ice after ramping up the work at the end. It was a harder session than yesterday’s solo skate with strength and...
Via Boston.com  |  March 01, 2012

Johnny Boychuk has a concussion, is out indefinitely

It comes with little surprise that Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk officially has been ruled out indefinitely with a concussion. Boychuk was absolutely crushed by Senators forward Chris Neil in Ottawa this past Saturday in a collision that left Neil shaken up as well. Despite the viciousness of the hit, it was a clean shoulder-to-chest impact. Given the current sensitivity...
Via The Nosebleeds  |  February 28, 2012

Bruins sign Boychuk to 3-year extention

The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Johnny Boychuk to a three-year contract extension worth $10.1 million. ''Johnny really wanted to stay here. I think that's the overriding theme,'' general manager Peter Chiarelli said before Tuesday night's game against the New York Rangers. ''He has obviously been a good performer for us. ... He's a Bruin...
Via AP on Fox  |  February 14, 2012

Bruins sign Boychuk for 3 years, $10.1 million

The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Johnny Boychuk to a three-year contract extension worth $10.1 million. General manager Peter Chiarelli confirmed the deal before Tuesday night's game against the New York Rangers. Boychuk, 28, has three goals and seven assists in 52 games this season and is second among Bruins defensemen with a plus-23 rating. Last season, Boychuk had...
Via AP on Fox  |  February 14, 2012
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