PARKER WOTHERSPOON NEWS

Stuck in reserve role Wotherspoon has been scratched for nine of the Bruins' first 11 games after sitting out Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Given the Bruins' recent defensive struggles (13 goals allowed over three games), Wotherspoon may soon get a look in the lineup again. The 27-year-old hasn't done much when he plays, earning two hits, one shot on goal, two PIM and a minus-1 rating over two appearances. Wotherspoon could push Andrew Pekke, Mason Lohrei or Brandon Carlo for a spot in the lineup if the Bruins continue to take up residence in the Atlantic Division basement.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper in Game 1 win Wotherspoon logged an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in a 5-1 win over the Panthers on Monday in Game 1 of the second round.

Impact Wotherspoon has played in six straight games since entering the lineup for Game 3 of the first round. The helper was his first point since March 26. The 26-year-old defenseman will continue to work in a bottom-pairing role, so there's not much fantasy appeal in his game. He's earned 11 hits, 11 blocked shots, six shots on net and a plus-1 rating in the postseason after recording eight helpers, 84 hits and 67 blocks over 41 regular-season appearances.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Parker Wotherspoon? Mason Lohrei? Derek Forbort? Options for replacing Andrew Peeke in Game 3 Peeke is listed as week to week because of an undisclosed injury suffered in Game 2.

APRIL 24 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bruins Sign Parker Wotherspoon to One-Year NHL Contract Extension | Boston Bruins BOSTON – Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, March 8, that the team has signed defenseman Parker Wotherspoonto a one-...

MARCH 8 • NHL.COM

Secures one-year extension Wotherspoon inked a one-year, $800,000 contract extension with Boston on Friday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Impact Wotherspoon had been splitting the sixth defenseman role with Kevin Shattenkirk for much of the season but injuries to Hampus Lindholm (lower body) and Derek Forbort (undisclosed) have seen Wotherspoon pressed into service more frequently.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs rare point Wotherspoon logged an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and five PIM in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Oilers.

Impact Wotherspoon had an eventful second period, fighting Corey Perry and then helping out on a Jake DeBrusk tally after the penalty expired. The 26-year-old Wotherspoon could be in the lineup for the rest of the Bruins' road trip, as Hampus Lindholm (undisclosed) is not traveling with the team and Matt Grzelcyk (lower body) was injured Wednesday. Wotherspoon has four helpers, 17 shots on net, 18 PIM, 52 hits and 45 blocked shots through 24 outings, so he's unlikely to be very useful in fantasy.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Parker Wotherspoon settles into Bruins coach Jim Montgomery's defense rotation - The Boston Globe Wotherspoon has been switching off with Kevin Shattenkirk to skate alongside Derek Forbort. Montgomery noted Wotherspoon's growing self-assu...

FEBRUARY 16 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon has some painful memories from Bruins-Canucks rivalry Bruins blueliner Parker Wotherspoon grew up a diehard Vancouver Canucks fan, and was in the building for their Game 7 loss to Boston.

FEBRUARY 9 • BOSTON.COM

Bruins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon leaves Canucks fandom in the past - The Boston Globe Wotherspoon was in attendance in Vancouver when the Bruins won Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final.

FEBRUARY 9 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Parker Wotherspoon's versatility, willingness to work has made him an easy fit on the Bruins blue line - The Boston Globe Wotherspoon, just 17 games into his NHL career, has been a supersub, filling in for a variety of reasons and providing snarl and smarts. In...

JANUARY 19 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Bruins notebook: Parker Wotherspoon proving his value Defenseman Parker Wotherspoon is showing that he could be an asset for the Bruins down the stretch.

JANUARY 16 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Back with big club Wotherspoon was recalled from AHL Providence on Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact According to Eric Russo of the Bruins' official site, Wotherspoon was paired with Kevin Shattenkirk during Saturday's morning skate. If Wotherspoon doesn't play Saturday versus Tampa Bay, Mason Lohrei will be in the lineup after undergoing some dental work. Wotherspoon has two assists, nine shots on goal, 15 blocked shots and 16 hits in 10 NHL outings this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to minors Wotherspoon was sent down to AHL Providence on Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Wotherspoon has served as a healthy scratch for the last two games with Boston. He could be recalled again as an insurance body for Saturday's matchup with Tampa Bay.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Wotherspoon is practicing with the Bruins on Wednesday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports, indicating he was recalled from the minors.

Impact It appears Wotherspoon's demotion was nothing more than a paper transaction that likely saved the Bruins a bit of long-term cap space or kept him waiver-exempt after he previously passed through waivers back in October. Either way, the blueliner was on the ice Wednesday and might be an option to play versus Pittsburgh on Thursday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Wotherspoon was reassigned to AHL Providence on Wednesday, according to Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal.

Impact Wotherspoon has a goal and five points in 19 contests with Providence this season. He's also registered two assists in 10 games with Boston. The 26-year-old was a healthy scratch for Tuesday's 4-1 win over Columbus.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club Wotherspoon was recalled by the Bruins on Wednesday.

Impact Wotherspoon is expected to skate on the third pairing during Wednesday's matchup with the Sabres. The 26-year-old defender has picked up one assist through eight top-level appearances this year.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minors Wotherspoon was dropped to AHL Providence on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Wotherspoon has one point in eight NHL games and has been held scoreless in six straight appearances. He'll likely be back with the big club before Wednesday's tilt in Buffalo.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Thursday Wotherspoon was recalled from AHL Providence on Thursday.

Impact Wotherspoon has a goal and five points in 19 contests with Providence this season. He also has an assist, four hits and six blocks in three games with Boston. The Bruins put Charlie McAvoy on the injured reserve list in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in minors Wotherspoon was reassigned to AHL Providence on Friday.

Impact Wotherspoon was recalled Wednesday, only to be a healthy scratch Thursday against the Islanders. The defenseman had an assists in three games before his demotion.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up again Wotherspoon was called up from AHL Providence on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Wotherspoon was sent down Tuesday in a paper move. He'll likely be on the third pairing Thursday versus the Islanders unless Derek Forbort (lower body) returns to action.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Tuesday Wotherspoon was reassigned to AHL Providence on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Wotherspoon has an assist in three NHL games this season, and he's added six blocked shots and four hits. It's possible Derek Forbort (lower body) could be ready for Thursday's game versus the Islanders, but the Bruins will still need to call up at least one defenseman for that contest.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Move to Boston organization pays early dividends for Parker Wotherspoon - The Boston Globe After impressing in training camp but failing to make the Bruins roster, the defenseman got the call-up from AHL Providence and made his Bos...

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Brought up from AHL Providence Wotherspoon was promoted from the minors Wednesday.

Impact Wotherspoon saw action in 12 games with the Islanders last season in which he recorded one assist, 10 shots and eight hits while averaging 13:20 of ice time. Due to various blue-line absences, it will likely come down to Wotherspoon, Mason Lohrei and Ian Mitchell for two spots in the lineup against Toronto on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Tuesday Wotherspoon was placed on waivers Tuesday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Impact Wotherspoon contributed one assist, seven blocked shots and eight hits in 12 games with the Islanders last season. He also recorded one goal and 12 points in 27 AHL contests with Bridgeport during the 2022-23 campaign. If he clears, the 26-year-old defender will report to AHL Providence.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Boston Wotherspoon signed a one-year, two-way contract with Boston on Saturday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Impact Wotherspoon had one assist, seven blocked shots and eight hits in 12 games with the Islanders last season. He also collected 12 points in 27 AHL contests with Bridgeport during the 2022-23 campaign. Wotherspoon will probably report to the minors for the start of next season.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE