Bruins waiver claim could make this blueliner expendable

A recent waiver claim by the Boston Bruins could lead an incumbent blueliner out the door at some point this season.

Nov 25, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Dallas Stars defenceman Vladislav Kolyachonok (44) is seen out on the ice as the Edmonton Oilers take on the Dallas Stars during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images | Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn ImagesThe Boston Bruins were the fortunate recipients of an early dispatch from Santa Claus. The Bruins landed defenseman Ilya Vladislav Kolyachonok off waivers from the Dallas Stars.

As my colleague Nate Duffett described, Kolyachonok was the odd man out in a game of numbers in Dallas. Be that as it may,…