From The Boston Globe · · 1m 10s
Matt Poitras finds new role with Bruins
22-year-old Matt Poitras adjusts to fourth-line center role after injury and training camp challenges.
In brief
22-year-old Matt Poitras adjusts to fourth-line center role after injury and training camp challenges. Matt Poitras, a 22-year-old Bruins prospect, has secured a roster spot after overcoming a shoulder injury and adapting to a new fourth-line role with the team. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Poitras on young veteran label
Poitras laughed at being called a 'young veteran' but said he's having fun in the Bruins locker room.
“i don’t know if i would call myself a veteran”
Poitras' journey to Bruins
Poitras, an 18-year-old 2023 draft pick, spent two seasons recovering from a shoulder injury before signing with the Bruins.
Summer contract uncertainty
Poitras signed late as a restricted free agent but faced roster competition after a brief injury.
“it was not easy just having the whole summer go by and signing so late just before camp”
Recovery and role adjustment
Poitras returned from a minor lower-body injury to play fourth-line center between Tanner Jeannot and Mark Kastelic.
New role benefits
Poitras said playing with Jeannot and Kastelic is easier because they're aggressive and read the game well.
“jeano and kasty are super easy to play with super easy to read off”
Team dynamics
Poitras emphasized team unity and the importance of earning a spot through consistent performance.
“i feel like that’s just the way the nhl is”
In short
Matt Poitras, a 22-year-old Bruins prospect, has secured a roster spot after overcoming a shoulder injury and adapting to a new fourth-line role with the team.
