When the Boston Bruins placed former first-round pick John Beecher on waivers, it was a surprising move considering all the injuries that are piling up. The Bruins have Elias Lindholm on injured reserve, and then on Monday added Casey Mittlestadt and Viktor Arvidsson, also on injured reserve.
Placing Beecher on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League (AHL), but he never made it there. He was claimed off waivers by the Calgary Flames, who are looking to give him a fresh start.
After being picked up by the Flames, Beecher made his way to Western New York to meet his new team in Buffalo for their game on Wednesday night against the Sabres.