Trent Whitfield has signed with HC Bolzano of Austria's Erste Bank Hockey League. Just an FYI though, as Whitfield doesn't have any fantasy value. He recorded 12 points in 48 games with Boston's AHL affiliate in Providence last season.

Trent Whitfield was called up from the minors on Friday January 18.

Trent Whitfield will serve as the captain of the Eastern Conference in the AHL's upcoming All-Star Game. Whitfield is a veteran of 194 NHL games, but the bulk of his career has been spent in the minors. He has played in just five contests this season with the AHL Providence Bruins.

Trent Whitfield is serving as a veteran presence on the AHL Providence Bruins. Veterans like Whitfield, who is 35, are always helpful in a developmental league like the AHL, but that's especially true this season. The AHL is currently the home of plenty of young players that might end up in the NHL when the lockout ends. "The lack of an [NHL] training camp was disappointing for me, but it was probably even more so for the younger guys that have only been once or twice if at all," said Whitfield. "In essence this whole first half [of the AHL season] or however long it takes for the NHL to get-going it a big tryout period for guys." Whitfield sees himself as a potential buffer between the coaches and younger players. He's also interested in becoming a coach when his playing career is over, but he hopes that transition is still a few seasons away.

Trent Whitfield has been placed on waivers by the Boston Bruins. Boston is taking advantage of the extended waiver period to make some changes to their roster before the anticipated lockout. Whitfield had nine goals and 16 points in 50 AHL games last season.

Boston has reassigned Trent Whitfield to the minors. He tagged along during the team's three-game road trip, but he didn't get into any game action. Whitfield's lone NHL appearance this season came on Mar. 13 versus Tampa Bay.

Trent Whitfield was summoned from the minors on Tuesday. He will travel with the Bruins on their upcoming three-game road trip as the team's extra forward. Whitfield has appeared in one NHL match this season and he has 194 total contests under his belt during his career.

Trent Whitfield has been sent down to the minors. Whitfield was called up on an emergency basis prior to Saturday's game. However, they didn't end up needing him, so he'll return to the AHL.

Trent Whitfield has been called up on an emergency basis. Whitfield isn't playing in Saturday's game against Philadelphia. He was promoted as an insurance policy and it turned out that the Bruins didn't need him Saturday.

Trent Whitfield has been sent down to the AHL. Whitfield has five goals and 11 points in 41 AHL contests this season. He's a veteran depth forward at this stage of his career.