The Bruins are reshuffling their lineup ahead of Thursday’s matchup against the Islanders.
Bruins’ forward Trent Frederic is listed as “week to week” with a lower-body injury, while Boston also placed forward Oliver Wahlstrom on waivers.
Frederic’s absence not only saps Boston of a bottom-six regular who has appeared in 57 games this season, but it also hinders Frederic’s trade value ahead of the NHL’s March 7 deadline.
With Frederic set to become an unrestricted free agent in July and the Bruins’ playoff hopes dwindling, the 27-year-old has been tabbed as a likely trade chip over the last few weeks given his blend of snarl and scoring punch.