Terrible News Strikes Former Boston Bruins Fan Favourite

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Austin Sabourin
January 4, 2024 (0:28)

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In the latest twist of misfortune for the Chicago Blackhawks, the injury bug has struck again, this time sidelining forward Anthony Beauvillier, who has now found himself on the injured reserve list.

Beauvillier, known for his skill on the ice, has fallen victim to a wrist injury, forcing him to sit out for at least a week due to this unfortunate turn of events.

Adding to the Blackhawks' roster shuffle today, they've made their second move by claiming defenseman Jaycob Megna off waivers from the Seattle Kraken.

The saga for Beauvillier took a turn earlier this season when the Blackhawks acquired him from the Vancouver Canucks. However, his performance with the new team has been a mixed bag, tallying six points but carrying a less-than-impressive minus-3 rating in 15 games. For a player of his caliber, these numbers fall below expectations, and now, he faces a hiatus before having the chance to elevate his game once more.

This is bad news for former Boston Bruins player Nick Foligno as Anthony Beauvillier has been his line mate since Chicago has acquire him and the two have built great chemistry. The Blackhawks have lost other key pieces this season making it hard for them to get into a grove.

This season, Beauvillier has struggled overall, managing only four goals and 14 points in 37 games. Such figures are below his usual standards, leaving fans curious about whether he can rediscover his form as the season progresses.

As the Blackhawks navigate through these challenges, the spotlight now shines on Beauvillier as one of their top trade candidates leading up to the deadline. Being a pending unrestricted free agent, his potential resurgence could make him an attractive rental for a playoff-bound team. The question lingers: Will Beauvillier reclaim his stride once he returns to action? The coming weeks will unveil the answer to this pivotal question.