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Bruins roster move: Unexpected defenseman to steal a roster spot ahead of Lindholm's return
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An unexpected defenseman for the Boston Bruins is expected to steal a roster spot ahead of Hampus Lindholm's return to the lineup shortly.
Defenseman Jordan Harris has quickly emerged as a candidate to remain with the Boston Bruins NHL roster and steal a roster spot from a current defenseman.
With Hampus Lindholm's injury taking an unexpected turn recently, many wonder what the Bruins will be doing with Jordan Harris, who has quickly made an impact in filling the void left behind by #47.
According to Russel Massias, the Boston Bruins could look to keep the defenseman on the NHL roster, but at what cost?
Bruins considering making Jordan Harris a full-time defenseman, but at what cost?
The options are slim for Harris to slide in, with Massias revealing that Zadorov and Lohrei's spot won't be taken.
"It had been assumed that once healthy, Lindholm would take his place in the lineup back, subbing in for Harris. Still, that outcome is the most likely of it. Nikita Zadorov and Mason Lohrei won't be taken out of the lineup.
Yet, the Bruins need to find a way to keep the young defender in the lineup. His offensive sparks and smooth-skating skills have proven extremely valuable to the team."
Yet, the Bruins need to find a way to keep the young defender in the lineup. His offensive sparks and smooth-skating skills have proven extremely valuable to the team."
The young defenseman scored his first goal with the Bruins, and just one game before, he setup Pavel Zacha with his first assist of the season.
"[That was] really cool," Harris said. "It's something that I've dreamed about. It's something that I've seen 1,000 times on TV. Really special, especially to be able to do it here at home."
The insider mentions Peeke or Jokiharju could very well be replaced by the hungry Harris, and time will only tell.
| POLL | ||
OCTOBRE 15 | 125 ANSWERS Bruins roster move: Unexpected defenseman to steal a roster spot ahead of Lindholm's return Should Andre Peeke be taken out of the Bruins' lineup? | ||
| Yes | 47 | 37.6 % |
| No | 78 | 62.4 % |
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