The Boston Bruins had a unique opportunity to supplement their defensive depth when Vladislav Kolyachonok hit the waiver wire on Monday evening. The Dallas Stars didn't want to part with their 24-year-old breakout defenseman, but the numbers game caught up to them. Nevertheless, the Stars' loss is the Bruins' gain, as Don Sweeney did in fact take the opportunity to claim him Tuesday morning.
The Bruins have a need for Kolyachonok because of their injuries to Jonathan Aspirot, Michael Callahan, Henri Jokiharju, and Jordan Harris, but they could also use his puck-moving abilities for some offensive help from the backend.