Remember when Joe Haggerty conveyed that “Don Sweeney said the Bruins will have ‘a more cautious approach’ at the trade deadline than in year’s past, but made it pretty clear they’ll be talking about trading players off the NHL roster as well as acquiring players and assets. Sounds like a retooling may be coming.” However, for the Boston Bruins, the journey has been quite tumultuous since that time.
Certainly, significant developments have unfolded with just over 24 hours left until the trade deadline. The Bruins’ aspirations for the Stanley Cup playoffs have been severely hindered by a series of injuries affecting key players, including Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Trent Frederick (who has been traded to the Edmonton Oilers), and most recently, Brad Marchand.
In challenging circumstances, general manager Don Sweeney must take decisive action. In a recent update from Joe Haggerty on X, it has been revealed that “The Bruins have signed Tyler Pitlick to a one-year, two-way contract for next season for $775K. Has NHL experience and has been a very good veteran leader and good player in the AHL with Providence this season.”
Who is this newcomer in town? Tyler Pitlick has certainly accumulated a notable number of NHL appearances. Examining his hockey career, the forward has participated in 420 games, during which he has netted 56 goals, provided 53 assists, and totaled 109 points. Additionally, the 33-year-old has been part of numerous teams, tracing back to the 2010 NHL draft when he was chosen by the Edmonton Oilers.
The Bruins have signed Tyler Pitlick to a one-year, two-way contract for next season for $775K. Has NHL experience and has been a very good veteran leader and good player in the AHL with Providence this season
— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) March 6, 2025
Although Pitlick has not seen action since the 2023-24 season with the New York Rangers, he has redirected his attention to the AHL during this time. During this season, he has been competing for the Providence Bruins. What are his statistics? Over the course of 43 games, he has netted 16 goals, provided 17 assists, and amassed a total of 33 points. Sweeney appears to have identified a possible substitute for Marchand, given that his injury is deemed week-to-week.
This is a developing report…
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