Impact Mitchell landed on the injured non-roster list for an undisclosed reason ahead of the regular season, but he appears to be back to full health a few days later. He'll head to the minors if he clears waivers.
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Placed on waivers Mitchell was placed on waivers by the Bruins on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Designated as injured non-roster Mitchell was placed on the injured non-roster list for an undisclosed reason Monday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.
Impact While it's not yet clear what injury Mitchell is dealing with, it appears as though he'll be sidelined to begin the regular season. He made just 13 appearances for the Bruins last year, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him spend time in the minors once he's healthy.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Signs one-year contract Mitchell signed a one-year, two-way contract with Boston on Sunday, per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.
Impact Mitchell earned two assists, 11 shots on goal and 13 blocked shots in 13 regular-season outings with Boston in 2023-24. He also had six goals and 24 points in 42 regular-season appearances for AHL Providence during the 2023-24 campaign. It wouldn't be a surprise if he spent most, if not all, of next season in the minors.
JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE
Back to minors Mitchell was reassigned to AHL Providence on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Mitchell hasn't dressed in an NHL game since Dec. 23. The 25-year-old has two assists in 13 appearances with Boston this season.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Called up Thursday Mitchell was recalled from AHL Providence on Thursday.
Impact Mitchell's recall could be bad news for Matt Grzelcyk's (lower body) availability Thursday versus the Flames. Over 13 games this season, Mitchell has two assists and 13 blocked shots at the NHL level.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for waivers Mitchell was placed on waivers by the Bruins on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Mitchell has spent enough time on the NHL roster to be required to pass through waivers again after previously going unclaimed back in late October. Considering the blueliner has been a frequent healthy scratch since then in addition to logging just one assist in 11 games, it seems unlikely another team will claim his this time around either. As such, look for Mitchell to land in the minors with AHL Providence once he clears.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back with Boston Mitchell was recalled from AHL Providence on Saturday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.
Impact Mitchell has been sent back and forth between the NHL and AHL frequently this season, though he could suit up with the Bruins on Saturday if Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) can't play. Mitchell has two assists through 12 games this year.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped to minors Mitchell was loaned to AHL Providence on Sunday.
Impact Mitchell has been a heathy scratch for the past two games. In 12 NHL appearances this season, he has contributed two assists, 11 shots on goal and 13 blocked shots.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in NHL Mitchell was summoned from AHL Providence on Tuesday.
Impact Mitchell has been up and down from the minors frequently for salary-cap related reasons. He has two assists, 10 shots on goal and 10 blocked shots in 10 NHL outings this season.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shuffled to minors Mitchell was demoted to AHL Providence on Monday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Mitchell continues to move between the AHL and NHL levels regularly. He has two assists in 10 NHL appearances this season but hasn't dressed for Boston since Nov. 25.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from AHL Mitchell was brought up from AHL Providence on Sunday.
Impact Mitchell was sent back to the minors earlier in the day before being a healthy scratch in Sunday's 3-1 win over Columbus. He has picked up two assists, 10 shots on goal and 10 blocked shots in 10 NHL appearances this campaign.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to AHL Mitchell was reassigned to AHL Providence on Saturday.
Impact Mitchell was a healthy scratch in Boston's previous two contests. The 24-year-old blueliner has two assists in 10 games with the Bruins this season.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Summoned by Bruins Mitchell was called up by Boston on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Mitchell is back in the NHL after being reassigned to AHL Providence on Tuesday. He has two assists in 10 games this season with Boston and a helper in two contests with Providence.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down Mitchell was reassigned to AHL Providence on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Mitchell has played in just three of the last seven games while often bouncing between the NHL and AHL levels. The 24-year-old defenseman may be promoted again before Thursday's game versus the Sharks.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Practicing with team Mitchell was on the ice for the Bruins' practice session Friday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mitchell's attendance at practice would indicate he has been called back up from the minors. The defenseman figures to bounce back and forth between the NHL and AHL all season long as the club tries to accumulate some cap savings. Even with his promotion, the 24-year-old Alberta figures to watch from the press box as an emergency depth option against Montreal on Saturday.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in AHL Mitchell was sent down to AHL Providence on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Mitchell was scratched Tuesday versus the Sabres. He could be back in the NHL as a depth option before Saturday's game versus the Canadiens.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from AHL Mitchell was called up from AHL Providence on Monday.
Impact Mitchell has provided two assists, eight shots on goal and five blocked shots in seven appearances with Boston this season. He practiced as an extra Monday, per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic, which suggest he will be a healthy scratch for Tuesday's contest versus Buffalo.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped to minors Mitchell was reassigned to AHL Providence on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Mitchell has two assists in seven NHL appearances this season. He could be brought back up before Tuesday's game in Buffalo.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gathers helper Mitchell supplied an assist, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 3-2 win over the Stars.
Impact Mitchell helped out on Mason Lohrei's first-period marker. Through five appearances this season, Mitchell has generated two assists, four blocks, five shots on net, six PIM and a plus-2 rating. He's been in the lineup for three straight games with the Bruins missing three of their regular defensemen. One of Mitchell, Lohrei or Parker Wotherspoon is likely to return to AHL Providence when Charlie McAvoy returns from his suspension Saturday.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Up with Bruins Mitchell was summoned by Boston on Wednesday.
Impact Mitchell has an assist in two contests with AHL Providence as well as a helper in two games with Boston this season. Through 84 career NHL appearances, the 24-year-old defenseman has four goals and 17 points.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on waivers Mitchell was put on waivers by Boston on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Mitchell has an assist while averaging 10:41 of ice time through two top-level appearances this season. If he clears waivers, the 24-year-old will likely be assigned to AHL Providence.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chips in with assist Mitchell posted an assist and four PIM in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.
Impact Mitchell was in the lineup for a second straight game with Derek Forbort (undisclosed) out of the lineup Sunday. The helper was Mitchell's first point of the season, though he was also limited to 9:59 of ice time. The 24-year-old blueliner will still have some learning to do at the NHL level this year, but the Bruins seem content to keep him up with the big club as a rotational option on the third pairing.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Having coach Jim Montgomery in his corner has helped defenseman Ian Mitchell acclimate to to the Bruins - The Boston Globe Mitchell was recruited by Montgomery and played for the University of Denver when Montgomery was the coach.
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Locker Room Raw: Ian Mitchell | Boston Bruins Mitchell talks after practice at WIA
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • NHL.COM
Ian Mitchell excited to get a second chance to play for Bruins coach Jim Montgomery - The Boston Globe Mitchell, a defenseman acquired from the Blackhawks last month, played one season under Montgomery at the University of Denver.
JULY 22, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
