FEBRUARY 11 • NHL.COM
MATT GRZELCYK #24 - DEFENSE - PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
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1.09 S/G
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Grzelcyk fined maximum for actions in Bruins game | NHL.com Defenseman disciplined $5,000 for spearing against Capitals forward Pacioretty
Bruins Matt Grzelcyk Ejected For Spearing Caps' Max Pacioretty, S Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk could be facing some supplemental discipline after spearing Washington forward Max Pacioretty.
FEBRUARY 11 • OUTKICK.COM
Locker Room Raw: Matt Grzelcyk | Boston Bruins Grzelcyk talks ahead of BOS vs. VAN
FEBRUARY 8 • NHL.COM
Pots goal in overtime loss Grzelcyk scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Grzelcyk has a goal and four helpers over his last seven games. His tally Thursday helped the Bruins get to overtime, where they took a third straight loss past regulation time. The 30-year-old defenseman isn't often a steady contributor on offense -- he's now at two goals and four assists through 27 outings. He's added 36 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating while seeing bottom-four minutes.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Logs helper Grzelcyk notched an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Avalanche.
Impact Grzelcyk has quietly found his groove on offense with four assists over five contests since he returned from an upper-body injury in late December. The 30-year-old defenseman went 13 games without a point and missed 10 contests with a separate upper-body injury prior to getting his game on track. For the season, he's at five points, 33 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 25 outings, so he can likely be left on the waiver wire in most fantasy formats.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Saturday Grzelcyk (upper body) will replace Parker Wotherspoon in the lineup versus New Jersey on Saturday, according to Joe Haggerty of Bruins' Substack.
Impact Grzelcyk missed three games with the injury. He has just one goal in 20 games this season and is pointless in his last 13 games. Look for Grzelcyk to see third unit time alongside Kevin Shattenkirk versus the Devils.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Practicing Thursday Grzelcyk (upper body) is in a regular jersey at practice Thursday, according to Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.
Impact Grzelcyk has sat out the last three games. He has been in a prolonged scoring slump with nary a point in his last 13 games. Grzelcyk has only one goal in 20 contests this season, along with 22 blocked shots and 17 hits. Consider him day-to-day and he could return Friday versus New Jersey.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not available Wednesday Grzelcyk (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Sabres.
Impact Grzelcyk will miss his third straight game, and there's been no update on his status since he was injured Dec. 19. Mason Lohrei and Parker Wotherspoon will remain in the lineup coming out of the holiday break.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Friday Grzelcyk (upper body) will not play in Winnipeg Friday, according to Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald.
Impact Grzelcyk did not join the Bruins on their trip to Winnipeg. His spot in the lineup will be taken by Mason Lohrei. Grzelcyk has only one goal in 20 games this season.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bruins' Jim Montgomery Reveals Matt Grzelcyk Is 'Day-To-Day' For Road Trip Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery revealed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is "day-to-day" after taking a hard hit during Tuesday's game.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • NESN.COM
Misses practice Thursday Grzelcyk (illness) was not at practice Thursday, according to Joe Haggerty of Bruins' Substack.
Impact The Bruins are hopeful that Grzelcyk will be able to play Friday in Winnipeg. The defenseman has taken a huge step back offensively this season with only one goal in 20 games. Grzelcyk had four straight 20-plus point seasons heading into 2023-24 and it is looking bleak as to whether or not he can make it five in a row.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
As Matt Grzelcyk finally returns, Bruins ship Mason Lohrei back to Providence - The Boston Globe The promising rookie defenseman now can develop his game out of the NHL spotlight, which showed there's work to be done.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Activated from LT injured reserve The Bruins activated Grzelcyk (upper body) from long-term injured reserve on Saturday.
Impact Grzelcyk was injured Oct. 30 and Saturday's tilt was the first game he was eligible to return. The defenseman has one goal on 12 shots in nine NHL games this season.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Practicing Friday Grzelcyk (upper body) returned to practice Friday and is expected to return Nov. 25 versus the Rangers, per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald.
Impact Grzelcyk was injured Oct. 30 and placed on long-term injured reserve two days later. Grzelcyk is likely to play against the Rangers as that's the first day he is eligible to return. He has a goal on 12 shots in nine games with the Bruins this season.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Inching closer to return Grzelcyk (upper body) is on track to play Nov. 25 versus the Rangers, coach Jim Montgomery told Conor Ryan of Boston.com on Wednesday.
Impact Grzelcyk hasn't played since Oct. 30 because of the injury and is currently on long-term injured reserve. He has a goal in nine contests this season. When Grzelcyk is ready to return, it will likely be as a member of the third pairing.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to LTIR Grzelcyk (upper body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Grzelcyk was previously expected to miss multiple weeks, so his placement on LTIR shouldn't come as a surprise. With Charlie McAvoy (suspension) also out the next four games, the Bruins called up Mason Lohrei and Parker Wotherspoon to help bolster the blue line. As a result, Hampus Lindholm should see a significant uptick in ice time, including with the man advantage. For his part, Grzelcyk has managed just one goal on 12 shots in nine appearances while averaging a career-low 15:15 of ice time.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bruins lose Matt Grzelcyk, Charlie McAvoy, but persevere in 'character win' over Panthers Grzelcyk suffered an upper-body injury and did not return and McAvoy received a match penalty in the Bruins' 3-2 overtime win.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Injured Bruin Matt Grzelcyk could be out for a while Matt Grzelcyk left the Bruins' win Monday with an upper-body injury.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Expected to miss time Grzelyck (upper body) could miss multiple weeks, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Grzelyck was injured Monday against Florida, and it's not a great sign that head coach Jim Montgomery is already expecting him to miss extended time. Grzelyck will likely undergo further testing Tuesday to get a better look at his timeline. The Bruins will need to promote some reinforcements to fill in on the blue line, as they currently don't have a seventh defenseman on the roster.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits Monday's game Grzelyck left Monday's contest against Florida with an upper-body injury and will not return.
Impact Grzelyck posted a minus-1 rating in 3:29 of ice time before the injury knocked him out of the game. The 29-year-old has recorded just one point through nine games this season. An update on his status should be available before Thursday's matchup with Toronto.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal in loss Grzelcyk scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-3 defeat to Anaheim.
Impact Grzelcyk scored his first goal of the season in what ended up being the Bruins' first loss of the campaign as well. Over the course of his seven-year NHL career, the 29-year-old blueliner has never topped more than five goals in a year, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to put the puck in the net with any sort of consistency.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Locker Room Raw: Matt Grzelcyk | Boston Bruins Grzelcyk chats with the media before BOS vs. NSH
OCTOBER 14, 2023 • NHL.COM
Should the Bruins trade Linus Ullmark? Or Jake DeBrusk? Or Matt Grzelcyk? Also in the Bruins mailbag: What's wrong with Kevin Shattenkirk? Opening night roster projection? Will they retire David Krejci's number?
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
