Boston Bruins Head Coach Confirmed A Surprising Roster Move Ahead Of Rivalry Matchup Vs Montreal Canadiens
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The Boston Bruins are set to face off against one of their biggest rivals in the Montreal Canadiens tonight, and head coach Joe Sacco has already confirmed a roster change leading up to the game.
Recently, Joe Sacco has been facing some major backlash from fans over a recent roster move he made during their previous game.
Sacco believed it was the right move to healthy scratch Fabian Lysell against the Washington Capitals, and fans were not happy with his reasoning behind it.
He ended up playing two players that were just placed on waivers the previous day over Fabian Lysell and fans were left speechless with this move.
Following their ninth straight loss, Joe Sacco revealed that he healthy scratched fan favourite Fabian Lysell because of the opponent they were facing and their "size".
Sacco said that Lysell not playing tonight was «a lineup decision based on the opponent.»
Said Lysell will draw back in at some point soon.
Said Lysell will draw back in at some point soon.
After facing a lot of backlash from the fanbase, Sacco has made an interesting roster move tonight.
Joe Sacco Confirms Roster Move
This morning the Boston Bruins were holding an optional morning skate, and Sacco confirmed that Lysell will be sliding back into the lineup, and Jeffrey Viel will be coming out.
Sacco: Lysell in for Viel tonight. Swayman in net.
Optional morning skate for the Bruins here in Montreal.
Optional morning skate for the Bruins here in Montreal.
Since joining the Boston Bruins Lysell has been super important and has ranked second in shot attempts, and third in individual high-danger chances.
Lysell ranks second on shot attempts and third in individual high-danger chances since drawing in. Sitting in favor of 3 pending UFAs (two of whom cleared waivers yesterday) and an enforcer. Good roster management with what are essentially free NHL games with focus on 2025-26.
Sacco needs to stop playing around with Lysell's development and allow him to play against whoever.
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