Matt Grzelcyk D FA Mon 1/18/21 8:11 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
There was no update on Grzelcyk (undisclosed) after he left Monday's contest against the Islanders, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk left immediately after taking an awkward fall to the ice and it's unclear what he's dealing with at the moment. He'll be considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Flyers until a further update is available.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Fri 1/15/21 3:30 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk recorded a power-play assist while logging 24:07 worth of ice time in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over New Jersey, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports/
EDGE Analysis
Fellow blueliner Charlie McAvoy (25:33) is the only Bruins skater who saw more ice time in Thursday's season opener, but perhaps even more notable was that Grzelcyk led the team with 5:51 worth of power-play duty. With Torey Krug no longer in the mix, the mobile Grzelcyk is poised to have an opportunity to see a regular puck-moving/distributing role in man-advantage situations, a context that gives the 27-year-old fantasy breakout potential this season.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Thu 1/7/21 12:51 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk has looked sharp in the early stages of training camp, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Torey Krug no longer in the mix, the 5-foot-9, 174-pound Grzelcyk is in line for added responsibilities this coming season. As a puck-moving left-shot blueliner, it's expected that Grzelcyk will absorb a good deal of Krug's second-pairing minutes, as well as see added power-play opportunities. Shinzawa points to Grzelcyk's "fast feet, active stick" and ability in the transition game as traits that should allow the 27-year-old to be a key cog on Boston's back line. In 68 games last season, Grzelcyk logged four goals and 21 points, but in his anticipated role in 2020-21, we'd expect increased production from him across the board.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Sat 10/17/20 4:30 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk signed a four-year, $14.75 million contract extension with the Bruins on Saturday, Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk was a solid top-four option for Boston last season, picking up 21 points, seven of which came on the power play, while posting a plus-15 rating in 68 contests. The 26-year-old blueliner is expected to take over for Torey Krug, who departed in free agency, on the Bruins' top power-play unit in 2020-21, which will give him the opportunity to post career highs across the board offensively.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Wed 3/11/20 5:18 AM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk scored a power-play goal on his only shot during a 2-0 victory over the Flyers on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old isn't much of a scorer, but he does have two goals and an assist in the last five games. He may finally be getting some luck, as before this sudden burst of scoring, Grzelcyk was supporting a career-low 1.9 shooting percentage. He's back around his career mean in the category after Tuesday's goal. Grzelcyk has four goals and 21 points with a plus-15 rating in 68 games this season.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Sun 2/23/20 1:52 AM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk recorded two assists and four shots on goal in Saturday's 9-3 loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk ended a seven-game point drought with the pair of helpers. He's matched his career high of 18 points from last year, doing so in just 61 games this year compared to 66 in 2018-19. The 26-year-old defenseman has added 103 shots, 58 blocked shots, 51 hits and 30 PIM.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Wed 2/5/20 11:36 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk had an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk set up Sean Kuraly for the game-tying goal at 12:49 of the second period. The 26-year-old defenseman has assists in back-to-back games after a seven-game drought. For the year, Grzelcyk has racked up 16 points, 86 shots, 50 blocked shots and 46 hits through 53 games. With only modest physicality and scoring, the blueliner isn't likely to help fantasy owners outside of deeper formats.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Wed 2/5/20 9:30 AM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk picked up an assist in Tuesday's 4-0 shutout of the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk snapped a seven-game point drought with the assist that came with under two minutes left in the game. With 15 points on the season, Grzelcyk is poised to surpass the career-high 18 points he put up last season. He is not much of an offensive defenseman, but he has managed to contribute consistently from the bottom pairing.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Fri 1/31/20 2:21 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk (arm) is in the projected lineup for Friday's road matchup with Winnipeg, NHL.com's Darrin Bauming reports.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk suffered a minor arm injury during Boston's win over Vegas on Jan. 21, but he was always expected to be available following the All-Star break. The 26-year-old American will skate on the Bruins' third pairing and second power-play unit against the Jets.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Tue 1/21/20 11:20 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk (arm) is being monitored by team doctors after sustaining a potential injury Tuesday versus the Golden Knights, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk landed on his left arm after a hit by Cody Eakin in the third period. The defenseman was able to return to the game, but the Bruins will be cautious with the 26-year-old. Grzelcyk will have until Jan. 31 to heal up -- the Bruins entered their bye week after Tuesday's game.