BHN Puck Links: Bruins, Foligno, Pens Add Boyle, Sens Lock Up Youth

Should Boston Bruins fans be worried about a ‘debilitating’ back injury he dealt with last season?

Can Noah Dobson be the puck-moving defenseman that the New York Islanders have been looking for on the NHL Trade Market and in free agency?

The Pittsburgh Penguins have added a former Boston College star and Hingham MA native on a PTO.

That and more in the latest BHN Puck Links:

Boston Bruins

Nick Foligno recently reflected on a difficult but short stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs and a nagging back injury. (BHN)

National Hockey Now

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson has an opportunity to seize if he wants it this season. (NYI Hockey Now)

Former BC Eagle and St. Sebastian’s Arrow, Brian Boyle, has signed a PTO with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Pens also did the same with former Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Bartkowski. (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)

The Detroit Red Wings continue to revamp their Hockey Op’s department. (Detroit Hockey Now)

Was Aidan Hill a sneaky good acquisition for the San Jose Sharks? Analytics say that might turn out to be the case this season. (San Jose Hockey Now)

As a result of the new and stricter NHL COVID Protocol, San Jose Sharks Assistant Coach Rocky Thompson had to resign from his job with the Sharks. (San Jose Hockey Now)

NHL

The Ottawa Senators and forward Drake Batherson agreed to a six-year, $29.85 million contract, the team announced on Friday. The contract holds an average annual value of $4.975 million. (TSN)

Former Boston College star Nathan Gerbe will be out four to six months after hip surgery. (Pro Hockey Rumors)

Finally, I’m off to my first Dead and Company show tomorrow night! Cannot wait for not just the concert but the show in the parking lots! Will be interesting for sure. Even if you’re not a Dead fan but you are a fan, and a fan of great guitarists, then you should check them out if you can. I’m told that John Mayer is simply amazing!