Terrible News Hits Charlie McAvoy Moments Before The Bruins Game
On Saturday, in a press release, Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney disclosed the recall of defenseman Ian Mitchell from Providence on an emergency basis. Acquired last offseason in a trade with the Blackhawks involving Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno, Mitchell, now in his fourth year, has stepped up on the blue line this season, contributing two assists in 12 games with Boston and one assist in four games with Providence.
The timing of Mitchell's return to the lineup becomes crucial, potentially filling in for the dinged-up Charlie McAvoy following the Bruins' recent loss to the Winnipeg Jets. While McAvoy managed to return to the game, the looming back-to-back set against the Minnesota Wild puts his availability in question, making Mitchell a likely candidate for the lineup.
This development comes in the wake of a challenging stretch for the Bruins on the blue line, compounded by injuries to players like Matt Grzelcyk, who was unable to join the road trip due to an undisclosed injury. The versatility of Mitchell has been evident as he interchanged for Parker Wotherspoon and Mason Lohrei, providing Head Coach Jim Montgomery with valuable options in navigating the team's defensive challenges.
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