Matt Grzelcyk D FA Tue 1/26/21 6:47 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk (leg) is on the ice for pregame warmups Tuesday and is expected to play against Pittsburgh, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
After missing Saturday's game against the Flyers with the injury, Grzelcyk is expected to assume a spot on the Bruins' second defense pairing with Brandon Carlo. His two points haven't helped fantasy managers much, but his 13 shots on goal and 3:31 of average power-play time over four games this season could make the Massachusetts native an interesting play.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Tue 1/26/21 12:18 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk (leg) is a game-time decision for Tuesday night's game against the Penguins, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk is slated to participate in warmups Tuesday night to see if he's ready to play. If he ends up being held out, however, Connor Clifton would remain in the Bruins' lineup. In four games out of the gate this season, Grzelcyk has logged two assists, one of which was a power-play helper.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Mon 1/25/21 11:26 AM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk (leg) didn't practice Monday, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Bruce Cassidy has indicated that Grzelcyk -- who missed Saturday's win over the Flyers -- is considered day-to-day, Eric Russo of the Bruins' official site reports. If Grzelcyk remains sidelined Tuesday against the Penguins, look for Connor Clifton to continue to fill in on the team's second defensive pairing, alongside Brandon Carlo.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Sat 1/23/21 11:45 AM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk (leg) won't play Saturday against the Flyers, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk is considered day-to-day with his leg issue, so he could return as soon as Tuesday against the Penguins. With Grzelcyk sidelined, Connor Clifton will enter the lineup against Philadelphia.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Fri 1/22/21 1:36 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk (leg) is expected to play in Saturday's game versus the Flyers, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk didn't play in Thursday's overtime game against Philadelphia due to a leg injury, but he was able to practice Friday, and he should slot into his usual spots on the Bruins' second pairing and top power-play unit for Saturday's rematch. The 27-year-old blueliner has picked up two assists while firing 13 shots on goal through the first four games of the campaign.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Thu 1/21/21 10:16 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk (leg) didn't play in overtime versus the Flyers on Thursday, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's been a tough few days for Grzelcyk, who left Monday's contest versus the Islanders with an upper-body injury. Now he's battling a leg injury as well, which head coach Bruce Cassidy described as nagging the blueliner throughout the game. The 27-year-old defenseman had an assist and two shots on goal Thursday. With all the bumps and bruises for Grzelcyk, fantasy managers will need to check for confirmation if he's active ahead of Saturday's rematch with the Flyers.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Thu 1/21/21 4:11 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk, who left Monday's game against the Islanders with an upper-body injury, is in line to play Thursday night against the Flyers, Eric Russo of the Bruins' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk, who skated in full for the second straight day Thursday morning, is thus slated to continue working on the Bruins' second defensive pairing along with Brandon Carlo against Philadelphia. Additionally, Grzelcyk is on track to continue to see point duty on the team's top power-play unit.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Wed 1/20/21 2:07 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk (upper body) is trending toward playing Thursday against the Flyers, per coach Bruce Cassidy, Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk practiced Wednesday, further suggesting that he's more likely than not to suit up for Boston's next game. Those relying on Grzelcyk in the fantasy realm given his increased role after Boston's pair of high-profile offseason blue-line departures should still check in to confirm his status prior to puck drop Thursday.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Wed 1/20/21 12:20 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk (upper body) practiced Wednesday, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports.
EDGE Analysis
Per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic, Grzelcyk -- who suffered an upper-body injury Monday against the Islanders -- was out there Wednesday skating on the team's second pairing, along with Brandon Carlo. It thus appears that Grzelcyk will be able handle his usual even strength and power-play roles Thursday night against the Flyers.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Tue 1/19/21 12:01 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now indicates that the upper-body injury that forced Grzelcyk out of Monday's loss to the Islanders appeared to be a right shoulder issue.
EDGE Analysis
The Bruins have yet to provide a detailed update on Grzelcyk's status, but if he misses time, Urho Vaakanainen figures to move into the lineup, while the team will need to shuffle its top power-play unit. Three games into the season, Grzelcyk, who's taken on an expanded role following the offseason departure of Torey Krug, has logged 11 shots and one assist.