# Mikey Eyssimont and Henri Jokiharju aim for NHL return

> Two NHL veterans seek opportunities to play in Boston or elsewhere after being waived by Bruins.
- Title: Mikey Eyssimont and Henri Jokiharju aim for NHL return
- Summary: Two NHL veterans seek opportunities to play in Boston or elsewhere after being waived by Bruins. Mikey Eyssimont and Henri Jokiharju, both NHL veterans, aim…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/19/sports/mikey-eyssimont-henri-jokiharju-nhl
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## Mikey Eyssimont and Henri Jokiharju
Two NHL veterans departed Providence for back-to-back games in Hershey, Penn.
## NHL opportunity focus
Eyssimont wants to play meaningful NHL hockey and believes he can help a team win.

> I want to play meaningful NHL hockey
## Waived by Bruins
Eyssimont and Jokiharju went unclaimed when waived by Bruins prior to the regular season.
## Contract details
Eyssimont has an expiring contract guaranteeing $1.45 million this season; Jokiharju has a three-year pact averaging $3 million.
## NHL aspirations
Both players aim to return to NHL play after being waived by Bruins, with Eyssimont and Jokiharju seeking opportunities in Boston or elsewhere.
## What happens next
Eyssimont and Jokiharju aim to return to NHL play after being waived by Bruins, with opportunities in Boston or elsewhere.

> The start of my full-time NHL career
## Key takeaway

Mikey Eyssimont and Henri Jokiharju, both NHL veterans, aim to return to the NHL after being waived by Boston Bruins, with Eyssimont signed to an expiring contract and Jokiharju in a trade deal.