On Monday, center Martin St. Pierre cleared waivers and was assigned to the Providence Bruins (AHL). On Tuesday, Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli announced that forward Peter Schaefer has been released and will be put on waivers for any team to claim him. If no team does, then he will be assigned to the Providence Bruins (AHL). Forwards Jeremy Reich and Nate Thompson have been placed on waivers for purpose of assignment to Providence (AHL). Defenseman Matt Hunwick has been assigned to Providence (AHL). Forward Carl Soderberg has been assigned to Malmo (Sweden2). Defenseman Mike Egener, who is only 23 years old, has announced his retirement from professional hockey.
The Schaefer move surprised me but with the emergence of rookie Blake Wheeler, Schaefer became expendable. The Reich move also surprised me as I thought he would make the team. Hopefully he makes it through waivers so later in the season he may be called up. I'm expecting some team to pick up Schaefer. Maybe look for Ottawa or Vancouver to pick him up (both are former teams of his), or any other teams that are looking for offense.
Some quotes from Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli about the roster moves:
"So we've made some roster moves today," was how Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli began his comments to the media earlier this afternoon.
"We've released Peter Schaefer and he's on waivers, today and will be designated for reassignment pending if he clears or not," said Chiarelli. "We've put Jeremy Reich on waivers and we'll see if he clears in 24 hours."
"(With) Nate Thompson and Matt Hunwick, Nate would go on waivers, too, for 24 hours. And Matt is just a pure assignment, no waivers."
Chiarelli talked about the decision to waive Schaefer at length.
"Yah, it was difficult with (Schaefer)," said the GM. "I had a history with him in Ottawa and I brought him in here and it wasn’t working out."
"And I know he's a good player, (but) these things happen."
"We talked yesterday, it was a good talk, and he may end up in another NHL city or he may end up in Providence," he said.
Chiarelli was asked if he sensed a lot of disappointment from the veteran forward.
"Well, he’s been in the league a while," said Chiarelli. "I think he knew what was coming, especially with the play of Blake Wheeler."
"So he pretty much expected it is what he told me."
"But he was disappointed that it didn’t work out here," he said.
Cap wise and roster wise, Chiarelli said, "We're still pretty tight (cap wise)."
"This may not be our final roster, and there may be one more move before we leave tomorrow, but we'll see how the rest of the day plays out."
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