Bruins Reveal Exciting Roster Changes and Key Transactions
On November 28, the Boston Bruins announced significant roster changes, as General Manager Don Sweeney detailed key player transactions. The team added forward Casey Mittelstadt to the active roster and recalled Georgii Merkulov from their AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins. In addition, forward Matej Blumel has been placed on long-term injured reserve due to an injury sustained on November 26, and defenseman Michael Callahan has been assigned to Providence.
Roster Updates: Key Players and Transactions
Casey Mittelstadt Joins the Active Roster
Casey Mittelstadt, a 27-year-old forward, has participated in 15 games with the Bruins this season. He has recorded four goals and five assists, totaling nine points. Mittelstadt stands at 6 feet 1 inch and weighs 195 pounds. Throughout his NHL career, he has played in 453 games across stints with Boston, Colorado, and Buffalo, contributing 85 goals and 160 assists for a career total of 245 points. The Minnesota native was selected by Buffalo in the first round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft (8th overall).
Georgii Merkulov’s Impressive AHL Performance
Georgii Merkulov, who is 25 years old, has also made a name for himself this season. He has played in 17 games with the Providence Bruins, ranking third on the team with six goals and eight assists, accumulating a total of 14 points. Merkulov is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 174 pounds. He has a solid AHL background, appearing in 218 games and achieving 76 goals and 117 assists for 193 points. He has played ten NHL games with Boston, where he recorded one assist. Originally, Merkulov was signed by the Bruins as a free agent in 2022.
Injury Update: Matej Blumel
Matej Blumel is another player affected by the recent changes. The 25-year-old forward has played four games with the Bruins this season. He also competed in 13 games with Providence, scoring two goals and earning 11 assists for a total of 13 points. Blumel is a 6-foot, 202-pound athlete who has been involved in 210 AHL games, contributing 91 goals and 100 assists. He was drafted by Edmonton in the fourth round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft (100th overall).
Michael Callahan Assigned to Providence
Defenseman Michael Callahan is the last player mentioned in the transaction report. At 26 years old, he has played three games for the Bruins this season. Callahan has also skated in 12 games with the Providence Bruins, recording two assists. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 197 pounds, he has participated in 197 AHL games, with a total of seven goals and 31 assists during his career. Callahan has made 20 NHL appearances with Boston, scoring one goal. He was originally selected by Arizona in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft (142nd overall).
These roster changes reflect the Bruins’ strategy to adjust and strengthen their team as the season progresses.
