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Matthew Poitras has delivered early scoring for the Boston Bruins, yet the 22-year-old center continues to surface in trade discussions as the team builds a solid start to the 2026-27 season.

Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / October 17

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Matthew Poitras News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5

Bruins Activate Matthew Poitras, To Reassign Michael Eyssimont

According to a team announcement, the Boston Bruins have activated forward Matthew Poitras from non-roster/injury designation. Because the Bruins had a full roster before the move, Boston will likely reassign forward Michael Eyssimont to the AHL’s Providence Bruins after clearing waivers this afternoon.

Boston Bruins News / Viral Sports News / October 4

Boston Bruins Dump 6-Year NHL Veteran — But There’s a Catch

The Boston Bruins placed forward Michael Eyssimont on waivers Sunday, the team announced. It seems that the Bruins plan on assigning him to their American Hockey League affiliate in Providence, a roster decision that points toward a younger lineup taking shape early in the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 4

Bruins Place Michael Eyssimont On Waivers

This afternoon the Boston Bruins shared that forward Michael Eyssimont has been placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Providence. The news suggests that Matthew Poitras could be gearing up for a return as soon as tomorrow against Ottawa after starting the year out on injured reserve.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Bruins’ Matthew Poitras placed on injured reserve with lower-body injury

Tough news for a youngster heading into the start of a new season. On Sunday, the Boston Bruins announced that forward Matthew Poitras will start the 2026-27 season on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27

Bruins Place Matthew Poitras On Injured Reserve

The Bruins announced today, along with their final round of roster cuts, that center Matthew Poitras will start the season on injured reserve, retroactive to Sep.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Bruins Sign Matthew Poitras To One-Year Deal

The Boston Bruins have signed their final remaining restricted free agent ahead of training camp. According to a team announcement, the Bruins signed forward Matthew Poitras to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 19

Bruins Need to Make a Decision With Matthew Poitras

On June 29, 2026, the Boston Bruins tendered a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Matthew Poitras. Poitras’ three-year entry-level contract, which paid him an average annual value of $870,000, expired at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / March 28

Bruins’ Poitras Proving He Deserves NHL Promotion With AHL Point Streak

The Boston Bruins rushed Matthew Poitras‘ jump to the NHL early. Selected 54th overall in 2022, he began his professional hockey career with the Bruins during the 2023-24 season under head coach Jim Montgomery.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 3

Bruins have re-engaged with Canucks on Garland; package may include Poitras, Lohrei: report

The rumours are intensifying when it comes to Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland. According to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta, the Boston Bruins have re-engaged in trade talks surrounding Conor Garland.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / March 2

Four Teams Who Could Land Flyers Rasmus Ristolainen

As the NHL trade deadline looms at weeks end, the Philadelphia Flyers have one of most valuable trade chips on the market. Rasmus Ristolainen is atop the list of top right shot defenseman available.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28

Bruins Open To Moving Matthew Poitras

Just a few seasons ago, it looked like Matthew Poitras was going to be a key piece of Boston’s forward group for years to come. But things haven’t played

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 26

Bruins rumors: Boston willing to trade 21-year-old forward before deadline

The Boston Bruins are in a playoff spot as play resumes across the NHL. Boston got off on the right foot with a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, as well.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Boston Bruins Reassign Matthew Poitras

The Boston Bruins announced today that they have reassigned forward Matthew Poitras to their AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins. The team played its final game before the Olympic break last night, dropping their contest against the Florida Panthers in a shootout.