Bruins Recall Top Prospect & Make Multiple Roster Moves

The Bruins have recalled four players from Providence.

With the 4 Nations Face-Off nearing its completion, the Boston Bruins have announced multiple roster moves.

Top prospect Matthew Poitras and defenseman Michael Callahan have been recalled from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Providence Bruins. Forward Riley Tufte has also been recalled from Providence but under emergency conditions. 

Goaltender Michael DiPietro is also joining the Bruins' NHL roster as a practice player for the remainder of the 4 Nations Face-Off break. 

Poitras, 20, has appeared in 26 games this season with Boston, where he has one goal and 11 points. He scored a goal in his loan game during his latest trip to Providence and has nine goals and 21 points in 24 AHL games this season. 

Callahan, 25, has played in eight games this season with Boston, posting zero points, four hits, and nine blocks. In 36 games this season with Providence, he has one goal and six points. He was also named an AHL All-Star this campaign. 

Tufte, 26, has zero points and a minus-3 rating in three games this season with Boston. He is having a solid season with Providence, recording 15 goals and 28 points in 40 games. 

As for DiPietro, it is understandable that he has been called up as a practice player. Jeremy Swayman is currently representing Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off, so the Bruins having another goalie at practice is smart. The 25-year-old has thrived this season with Providence, as he has a 17-7-4 record, a .928 save percentage, and an AHL-best 2.00 GAA. 

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