Elliotte Friedman outlines two options for Matthew Poitras’ Bruins future

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Boston Bruins face limited options regarding Matthew Poitras due to waiver eligibility risks. The young forward was placed on injured reserve following a training camp injury, with general manager Don Sweeney confirming the team will give Poitras an opportunity once healthy. Friedman reports rival teams are monitoring Poitras, making a waiver claim almost certain if Boston attempts to assign him to the AHL.

Causeway Crowd notes that the Bruins could either keep Poitras on the NHL roster or explore a trade to secure assets rather than risk losing him on waivers. The outlet argues that potential openings could emerge on the roster depending on the performance of Sean Kuraly or injuries to veterans like Elias Lindholm, while Dans Locmelis provides depth if a trade occurs.