Former Boston Bruins Defenseman Suddenly Hits Waivers

A former Boston Bruins defenseman is available for the taking on the waiver wire. 

According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, former Bruins defenseman Mike Reilly has been placed on waivers by the Carolina Hurricanes. 

Reilly being placed on waivers by the Hurricanes comes with Jordan Staal being ready to return to the lineup from his injury. 

Reilly has appeared in eight games for the Hurricanes this season, where he has posted two assists and a plus-4 rating. This is after he had one goal, nine points, and a plus-11 rating in 42 games for the Hurricanes during the 2024-25 season.

The former Bruins defenseman's most recent appearance for the Hurricanes was on Oct. 18 against the Calgary Flames. Since then, he has been a healthy scratch for Carolina. Thus, it makes sense that the former Bruins blueliner is now hitting the waiver wire. 

Reilly spent three seasons with the Bruins from 2020-21 to 2022-23. In 95 games with the Bruins over that span, he posted four goals, 22 assists, 26 points, and a plus-6 rating.