John Beecher
C BOS
Thu 10/17/24 1:26 AM

Beecher scored an empty-net goal and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
Beecher cut off the Avalanche's comeback attempt with the empty-netter. The 23-year-old has scored in back-to-back games and is up to five points through five contests in a fourth-line role. He's also gone plus-9 with six shots on net, 11 hits and eight blocked shots. The Bruins haven't gotten much from their middle six, allowing Beecher and linemates Cole Koepke and Mark Kastelic to pick up the slack.

John Beecher
C BOS
Mon 10/14/24 4:25 PM

Beecher scored a goal on one shot while notching an assist in a 4-3 loss to the Panthers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Beecher is off to a strong 2024-25 campaign with four points in four games despite slotting into a bottom-six role. As a rookie last year, the 23-year-old New York native put up seven goals and three assists in 52 regular-season contests. Those numbers look set to fall easily this year, with Beecher possibly challenging for the 30-point threshold.

John Beecher
C BOS
Fri 10/11/24 1:20 AM

Beecher had an assist, one shot and three hits in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
Beecher went strong to the net but was rebuffed by Cayden Primeau, but the goalie couldn't stop Cole Koepke's follow up. The primary assist gave Beecher his second assist in as many games. The fourth-line forward is averaging a healthy 13:58 TOI per game; however, a good chunk of that is for his role as a penalty killer. The Bruins are second in the NHL with 31 PIM and first in shorthanded time on ice (23:19) through two contests.

John Beecher
C BOS
Wed 10/9/24 12:55 PM

Beecher provided an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Beecher made the Opening Night roster as a fourth-line forward, though he ended up with 15:18 of ice time. It's an encouraging start for the 23-year-old, who had a modest 10 points and added 112 hits in 52 regular-season outings in 2023-24 while also appearing in 12 of the Bruins' 13 playoff games. Beecher didn't put up high-end scoring numbers in his NCAA career at Michigan nor at AHL Providence prior to his call-up last year, so his fantasy value will be limited to deeper formats that count hits.

John Beecher
C BOS
Sun 4/21/24 12:36 AM

Beecher scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
Beecher had just one goal over his last 10 contests during the regular season. The 23-year-old was briefly assigned to AHL Providence following the Bruins' penultimate regular-season game, but he was recalled to play in a fourth-line role once more to begin the playoffs. He had 10 points, 112 hits and 38 shots on net over 52 appearances as a rookie this year, but there's always a risk he could sit for a more veteran forward if his play is underwhelming in the postseason.

John Beecher
C BOS
Fri 4/19/24 10:34 AM

Beecher was promoted from AHL Providence on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Beecher played in 52 games with Boston during the regular season, scoring seven times while adding three helpers. The 23-year-old, who was selected 30th overall in the 2019 Draft, chipped in with 112 hits and 34 blocked shots in his rookie campaign. He could get into the lineup in a bottom-six role at some point during the playoffs .

John Beecher
C BOS
Tue 4/16/24 11:47 AM

Beecher was reassigned to AHL Providence on Tuesday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Beecher will switch spots with Jayson Megna, who was recalled in a corresponding move. This may be a temporary change -- it wouldn't be surprising to see Beecher, who's picked up 10 points and 112 hits through 52 top-level contests this season, back with the Bruins for the playoffs.

John Beecher
C BOS
Mon 3/25/24 10:41 AM

Beecher was recalled from AHL Providence on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Beecher has six goals, nine points and 95 hits in 43 NHL appearances this season. The 22-year-old forward also has four goals and four assists in 17 AHL contests during the 2023-24 campaign.

John Beecher
C BOS
Sat 3/23/24 10:37 PM

Beecher (illness) was reassigned to AHL Providence on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Beecher is presumably healthy after being reassigned. He was on an emergency recall and had to return to the minors after James van Riemsdyk (illness) played Saturday versus the Flyers.

John Beecher
C BOS
Sat 3/23/24 11:51 AM

Beecher (illness) won't play Saturday against Philadelphia, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Beecher has a goal and two points in his past four NHL outings. Overall, the rookie forward has six goals and nine points in 43 games with Boston this season. James van Riemsdyk (illness) is expected to replace Beecher versus the Flyers.