Red Wings' Ian Mitchell: Two points in Griffins' win
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Mitchell scored a goal and added an assist in AHL Grand Rapids' 5-2 win over Toronto on Friday.
This was Mitchell's first multi-point effort of the season. He has five points over nine games while adding a plus-5 rating and 15 shots on net in his first year with the Griffins. The Red Wings haven't been impacted by injuries at the NHL level on the blue line, so it's unclear where Mitchell is in the pecking order for call-ups, but he hasn't done much to stand out yet.
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Red Wings' Ian Mitchell: Put on waivers
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Mitchell was placed on waivers by Detroit on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Mitchell had four goals and 27 points across 47 outings with AHL Providence as well as an assist in 15 appearances with Boston during the 2024-25 regular season. Mitchell is expected to report to AHL Grand Rapids if he goes unclaimed, but it wouldn't be surprising if the 26-year-old gets a chance with the Red Wings at some point during the campaign.
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Red Wings' Ian Mitchell: Inks one-year deal
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Mitchell signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Red Wings on Tuesday.
Mitchell logged one assist and a minus-2 rating over 15 outings with Boston in 2024-25, and he also notched four goals, 27 points and a plus-11 rating with AHL Providence. The 2017 second-round selection by Chicago will compete for a depth role on Detroit's blue line this coming season.
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Ian Mitchell: Hitting free agency
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Mitchell didn't receive a qualify offer from the Bruins on Monday.
Mitchell made 15 appearances with the Bruins in 2024-25, having accounted for one assist and a minus-2 rating. The 26-year-old fared much better with AHL Providence, recording four goals and 27 points over 47 regular-season appearances. The 2017 second-round selection is free to sign elsewhere when free agency opens Tuesday.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Waived Wednesday
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Mitchell was put on waivers by Boston on Wednesday.
Boston's season is over, so the Bruins want to send Mitchell to AHL Providence, which is where he'll head if he goes unclaimed. Mitchell had an assist in 15 outings with Boston this season. He's also collected four goals and 27 points across 46 appearances with Providence in 2024-25.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Lacking consistent playing time
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Mitchell was scratched for the third straight game in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Blackhawks.
Mitchell is a pending restricted free agent this offseason, but he hasn't done much lately to make a lasting impression on the Bruins. He's on a 10-game point drought and has just one point, an assist, over 14 outings at the NHL level this season. He's added 21 blocked shots, 10 shots on goal and a minus-3 rating. The Bruins have some holes to fill on the blue line for 2025-26, but it's unclear if Mitchell will be part of that.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Secures first point of season
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Mitchell provided an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Lightning.
Mitchell has played in four of the Bruins' last five games, and he's got a clearer path to the lineup after Brandon Carlo was traded to the Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old Mitchell has one assist, three shots on net, five blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating while filling a third-pairing role. His playing time is likely to be safe until Charlie McAvoy (shoulder) returns to the lineup -- and McAvoy's return this season is not guaranteed to happen if the Bruins end up too far adrift of a playoff spot.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Rises to NHL
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Mitchell was called up from AHL Providence on Friday.
Mitchell is set to fill a third-pairing role during the ongoing absence of Charlie McAvoy (shoulder). The 26-year-old Mitchell was assigned to AHL earlier Friday to maintain playoff eligibility in that league.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Sent to Providence
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Mitchell was sent to AHL Providence on Friday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.
Mitchell has made three appearances for Boston this season -- all of which have come in March -- and he's been held pointless with three blocked shots, a hit and a minus-2 rating while averaging 13:35 of ice time, including 1:03 on the power play. Friday's move will make him eligible to participate in the AHL playoffs, but it's possible that he rejoins Boston in the near future.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Recalled Wednesday
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Mitchell was summoned by Boston on Wednesday, according to Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.
Mitchell has four goals and 27 points over 46 appearances with AHL Providence in 2024-25. His recall gives the Bruins seven healthy defensemen on the roster. Charlie McAvoy (shoulder) and Hampus Lindholm (kneecap) are on IR and LTIR, respectively, so Mitchell will provide extra depth while they're sidelined.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Returned to minors
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Mitchell was loaned to AHL Providence on Monday.
Mitchell has played in Boston's last two games, posting one hit, two blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. He could return to the NHL before Tuesday's matchup versus Nashville to play again or serve as an extra defender.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Placed on waivers
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Mitchell was placed on waivers by the Bruins on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Mitchell landed on the injured non-roster list for an undisclosed reason ahead of the regular season, but he appears to be back to full health a few days later. He'll head to the minors if he clears waivers.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Designated as injured non-roster
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Mitchell was placed on the injured non-roster list for an undisclosed reason Monday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.
While it's not yet clear what injury Mitchell is dealing with, it appears as though he'll be sidelined to begin the regular season. He made just 13 appearances for the Bruins last year, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him spend time in the minors once he's healthy.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Signs one-year contract
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Mitchell signed a one-year, two-way contract with Boston on Sunday, per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.
Mitchell earned two assists, 11 shots on goal and 13 blocked shots in 13 regular-season outings with Boston in 2023-24. He also had six goals and 24 points in 42 regular-season appearances for AHL Providence during the 2023-24 campaign. It wouldn't be a surprise if he spent most, if not all, of next season in the minors.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Back to minors
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Mitchell was reassigned to AHL Providence on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Mitchell hasn't dressed in an NHL game since Dec. 23. The 25-year-old has two assists in 13 appearances with Boston this season.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Designated for waivers
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Mitchell was placed on waivers Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Mitchell has spent enough time on the NHL roster to be required to pass through waivers again after previously going unclaimed back in late October. Considering the blueliner has been a frequent healthy scratch since then in addition to logging just one assist in 11 games, it seems unlikely another team will claim him this time around. As such, look for Mitchell to land in the minors with AHL Providence once he clears.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Back with Boston
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Mitchell was recalled from AHL Providence on Saturday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.
Mitchell has been sent back and forth between the NHL and AHL frequently this season, though he could suit up Saturday against Minnesota if Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) can't play. Mitchell has two assists through 12 games this year.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Back in NHL
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Mitchell was summoned from AHL Providence on Tuesday.
Mitchell has been up and down from the minors frequently for salary cap-related reasons. He has two assists, 10 shots on goal and 10 blocked shots in 10 NHL outings this season.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Sent back to AHL
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Mitchell was reassigned to AHL Providence on Saturday.
Mitchell was a healthy scratch in Boston's previous two contests. The 24-year-old blueliner has two assists in 10 games with the Bruins this season.
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Bruins' Ian Mitchell: Summoned by Bruins
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Mitchell was called up by Boston on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Mitchell is back in the NHL after being reassigned to AHL Providence on Tuesday. He has two assists in 10 games this season with Boston and a helper in two contests with Providence.
