The 2017-18 Boston Bruins roster is in the stretch drive to their opening lineup. Two preseason games to go after Monday night’s last home affair against the Chicago Blackhawks, a 4-2 win that pushes the preseason slate to 4-1. The last two come Thursday at Philadelphia, Saturday back to the Windy City.
On Sunday, B’s GM Don Sweeney assigned Anton Blidh, Colby Cave, Jesse Gabrielle, Justin Hickman, Zane McIntyre, Zach Senyshyn and Jakub Zboril to the AHL Providence Bruins. Sweeney also announced that Chris Breen, Connor Clifton, Taylor Doherty, Colton Hargrove and Chris Porter will join P-Bruins training camp.