John Beecher - NHL News & Rumors

Deposits empty-netter Beecher scored an empty-net goal and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal, assist against Cats Beecher scored a goal on one shot while notching an assist in a 4-3 loss to the Panthers on Monday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Points in two straight Beecher had an assist, one shot and three hits in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Canadiens.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist Tuesday Beecher provided an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Panthers.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Raw: John Beecher | Boston Bruins Beecher speaks for End of Season Availability

MAY 19 • NHL.COM

Pots goal Saturday Beecher scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 1.

Impact 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.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

John Beecher Scores His First Playoff Goal On Odd Man Rush

APRIL 21 • YOUTUBE

Back in NHL Beecher was promoted from AHL Providence on Friday.

Impact Beecher played in 52 games with Boston this 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 will give the Bruins extra depth at center entering the playoffs.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL affiliate Beecher was reassigned to AHL Providence on Tuesday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Beecher was recalled from AHL Providence on Monday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Saturday Beecher (illness) was reassigned to AHL Providence on Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact 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.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Beecher (illness) won't play Saturday against Philadelphia, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

Impact Beecher has a goal and two points in four games since he was recalled from AHL Providence. Overall, the rookie forward has six goals and nine points in 43 games in Boston this season. James van Riemsdyk is expected to return Saturday, filling a middle-six role, while Jakub Lauko will likely shift down to Beecher's spot on the fourth line.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Back in NHL Beecher was summoned from AHL Providence on Saturday, per Belle Fraser of The Hockey News.

Impact Beecher will replace Jakub Lauko in the lineup against Philadelphia on Saturday. The 22-year-old Beecher has five goals, seven points and 92 hits in 40 NHL outings this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL Beecher was reassigned to AHL Providence on Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Beecher has five goals and seven points in 40 contests with Boston in 2023-24. He's also recorded four goals and eight points in 17 outings with Providence.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Beecher was summoned from AHL Providence on Wednesday.

Impact Beecher has four goals and eight points in 17 contests with Providence this season. He's also supplied five goals and seven points across 39 games with Boston.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Beecher was assigned to AHL Providence on Tuesday.

Impact Beecher was a healthy scratch in Monday's 5-1 loss to St. Louis because Charlie Coyle (illness) was able to play. The 22-year-old Beecher has five goals and seven points in 39 NHL outings this season. He also has four goals and four assists in 17 AHL contests during the 2023-24 campaign.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to NHL Beecher was called up from AHL Providence on Monday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.

Impact Beecher has registered just one goal and one assist in his last 18 outings while dishing out 41 hits. The center's call-up is likely precautionary, as Charlie Coyle was reportedly under the weather, though he is still expected to play against the Blues on Monday. It will likely take an injury or illness among one of the Bruins' forwards for Beecher to get back into the lineup.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Beecher was assigned to AHL Providence on Saturday.

Impact Beecher has five goals, seven points, 27 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and 60 hits over 39 NHL outings this season. Boston also returned Mason Lohrei to Providence on Saturday, so that Brandon Carlo (upper body) and Derek Forbort (undisclosed) could be activated from the injured list.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Buries goal Monday Beecher scored a goal and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Beecher snapped a six-game point drought with the tally. The 22-year-old was scratched in two of the previous three contests as the Bruins recently welcomed back Matthew Poitras from the World Junior Championship. Beecher remains in a fourth-line role when he plays, giving him limited upside on offense. He has five goals, two assists, 26 shots on net, 56 hits, 25 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 36 appearances.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pots GWG Wednesday Beecher scored the game-winning goal in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the Panthers.

Impact The rookie center put the Bruins in the lead for good midway through the second period by grabbing a loose puck in the slot, outwaiting Sergei Bobrovsky and then getting a bit lucky as his attempt to slide the puck over the goal line banked in off Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Beecher, the 30th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, is getting his feet wet in a fourth-line role, but he's scored in back-to-back games and all three of his goals this season have come in the last seven contests.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first NHL goal Beecher scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 3-2 win over the Stars.

Impact Beecher opened the scoring at 10:21 of the first period with his first NHL tally. The 22-year-old had gone eight games without a point entering Monday, though his limited fourth-line role explains his lack of offense. The first-round pick from 2019 has two points, 12 shots on net, 18 hits, seven blocked shots, nine PIM and a minus-3 rating through 12 outings overall.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boston rookies Beecher and Lohrei score 1st NHL goals in Bruins' 3-2 victory over Stars

Boston rookies John Beecher and Mason Lohrei scored their first career NHL goals less than four minutes apart in the first period as the Bruins won 3-2 at the Dallas Stars

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bruins' John Beecher And Mason Lohrei Score Back-To-Back First Career NHL Goals

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Puts up first career assist Beecher notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Beecher set up a Brad Marchand tally in the first period. The helper was Beecher's first NHL point, coming in just his third game. The 22-year-old center is already killing penalties, carving out an important on-ice role for the Bruins. He's added four shots on net, seven PIM and an even plus-minus rating so far. Beecher's mostly defensive usage is unlikely to lead to much fantasy relevance in his rookie season.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops gloves in his NHL debut Beecher didn't notch a point in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks, but he did log seven penalty minutes.

Impact Beecher was involved in a third-period scrap with Chicago's Jason Dickinson. Initially, Beecher was whistled for a boarding call against Chicago's Cole Guttman, and then Dickinson skated in for some pleasantries, before the two dropped the gloves. Beecher, the team's 2019 first-round draft pick, was also making his NHL debut.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Boston rookies Beecher and Lohrei score 1st NHL goals in Bruins' 3-2 victory over Stars