Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon: Finally nets first NHL goal
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Wotherspoon scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Lightning.
The first-period tally was Wotherspoon's first NHL goal, coming in his 76th appearance over three seasons. The 27-year-old blueliner has just two points, 18 shots on net, 30 hits, 27 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 23 outings in 2024-25. He's been a part-time player for much of this campaign, but he could get steadier playing time until one of Charlie McAvoy (undisclosed) or Hampus Lindholm (lower body) can return to bolster Boston's blue line.
Wotherspoon registered an assist and two blocked shots during Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals.
Wotherspoon's dump in took an odd bounce that Justin Brazeau deposited for Boston's only goal of the game. The 27-year-old has managed the one helper in 18 games to start the season and has yet to establish any significant fantasy value.
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Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon: Playing time slipping again
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Wotherspoon was scratched for the third straight game to begin December when he sat out Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Wotherspoon sat just once in November after playing only two games in October. He appears to have fallen out of favor again, with Jordan Oesterle picking up playing time to begin this month. Wotherspoon didn't do anything to help his cause -- he's stuck on zero points while adding eight shots on net, 19 hits, 17 blocked shots and four PIM across 15 appearances this season.
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Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon: Stuck in reserve role
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Wotherspoon has been scratched for nine of the Bruins' first 11 games after sitting out Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
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 Peeke, Mason Lohrei or Brandon Carlo for a spot in the lineup if the Bruins continue to take up residence in the Atlantic Division basement.
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Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon: Grabs rare point
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Wotherspoon logged an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and five PIM in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Oilers.
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.
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Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon: Dropped to minors
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Wotherspoon was sent down to AHL Providence on Friday, per CapFriendly.
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.
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Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon: Returns to minors
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Wotherspoon was reassigned to AHL Providence on Wednesday, according to Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal.
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.
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Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon: Back with big club
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Wotherspoon was recalled by the Bruins on Wednesday.
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.
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Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon: Called up again
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Wotherspoon was called up from AHL Providence on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
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.
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Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon: Sent down Tuesday
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Wotherspoon was reassigned to AHL Providence on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
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.
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Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon: Waived Tuesday
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Wotherspoon was placed on waivers Tuesday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
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.
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Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon: Heading to Boston
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Wotherspoon signed a one-year, two-way contract with Boston on Saturday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.
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.
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Islanders' Parker Wotherspoon: Stapled to the bench
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Wotherspoon has been a healthy scratch for 17 straight games.
The Islanders are in a battle for one of the final two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference, which hasn't allowed any room for a rookie defenseman to have any on-the-job training. The fact that the team doesn't seem to mind keeping Wotherspoon wasting away in the press box rather than playing in the AHL might tell you all you need to know about how they feel about his future. He would be playing somewhere if he were a top prospect for the organization.
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Islanders' Parker Wotherspoon: Healthy scratch for 13 straight
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Wotherspoon has been a healthy scratch for 13 straight and 15 of the last 16 games.
The Islanders have been crushed by injuries, but it's to their forward corps, not the defense. Wotherspoon has appeared in 12 games this season, and although he's only registered one point, an assist, he has logged a rating of plus-5. He is currently the seventh defenseman for the Islanders and will likely continue to be a healthy scratch until one of the team's top-six defenders either suffers an injury or needs a night off to rest.
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Islanders' Parker Wotherspoon: Summoned by big club
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Wotherspoon was recalled by the Islanders on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Wotherspoon is expected to skate on the second pairing Tuesday after briefly heading to AHL Bridgeport for the NHL's holiday break. He made his NHL debut Friday versus Florida, collecting two shots, a hit and one block in 14:47 of ice time.
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Islanders' Parker Wotherspoon: Returns to minors
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Wotherspoon was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Wotherspoon played Friday versus the Panthers, logging two shots on goal and 14:47 of ice time. It's possible he's recalled again to compete with Robin Salo for a depth role following the holiday break.
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Islanders' Parker Wotherspoon: Cut by Islanders
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Wotherspoon was waived by the Islanders on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Wotherspoon hasn't appeared in an NHL contest since being selected in the fourth round of the 2015 Entry Draft. He'll likely spend the entirety of the 2022-23 season in the minors.
Wotherspoon signed a one-year contract with the Islanders on Wednesday.
Wotherspoon spent the entirety of the 2021-22 season with AHL Bridgeport, picking up 24 points through 57 contests. The 25-year-old defender has yet to make his NHL debut and shouldn't be expected to do so in 2022-23.
Wotherspoon penned a two-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Tuesday.
Wotherspoon has spent the past three seasons playing for AHL Bridgeport, in which he registered 17 goals and 50 assists in 176 contests, but has yet to break into the 23-man roster for New York. Heading into the upcoming 2020-21 campaign, the 23-year-old blueliner should continue to play primarily in the minors though he could make his NHL debut.
