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Bruins' Austin Czarnik: Collects four assists in 2017-18

In his second professional season, Czarnik saw his playing time drop from 13:01 to 10:55, and his games played plummeted from 49 a season ago to 10 in 2017-18. However, one thing that stayed the same was the Michigan native's production in the minors -- he impressively put up over a point per game with AHL Providence, throwing up 69 points (25 goals, 44 assists) in 64 games and showing that he has little left to prove at the lower level. Since Czarnik is set to become a free agent, he could very well find another home and look to secure a spot on a bottom-six forward group somewhere in the NHL.

Bruins' Austin Czarnik: Reassigned to minors

Czarnik had skated in the last four games for Boston, impressively collecting three assists and logging 10:50 of ice time during the span. However, with Noel Acciari (lower body) now receiving a clean bill of health, it appears Czarnik is the odd man out of the lineup. The 25-year-old has been excellent in the minors during 2017-18, notching 42 points (13 goals, 29 assists) in 38 games, and should be a popular candidate for a future recall.

Bruins' Austin Czarnik: Recalled from AHL

Czarnik, who leads Providence in scoring with 42 points (including 13 goals) in 38 games this season, has logged two assists in seven games during his previous stints with Boston. The 5-foot-9, 160-pounder suited up for Saturday's win over the Maple Leafs, notching a helper in the process, but was sent back to the AHL afterward. With Noel Acciari (lower body) and Anders Bjork (upper body) still banged up, Czarnik is back in the big club's mix up front and seems likely to work on the Bruins' fourth line Tuesday night against the Red Wings.

Bruins' Austin Czarnik: Loaned to minors

Czarnik was an emergency recall Saturday night since Anders Bjork (upper body) and Noel Acciari (lower body) sat out. The 25-year-old winger notched an assist in his first NHL game since November, but the Bruins are off until Tuesday, so Czarnik is best fit for the minors, where he can continue playing. If Bjork and Acciari aren't healthy for Tuesday's game against the Red Wings, expect Czarnik to get recalled again.

Bruins' Austin Czarnik: Emergency call-up Saturday

Czarnik has been a complete beast for the Baby Bruins this season, as he's leading the team's top development affiliate in points by a mile. We're talking 13 goals and 29 helpers through 38 games. With Brad Marchand still suspended in conjunction with ailments to Noel Acciari (lower body) and Anders Bjork (upper body) ahead of Saturday's home game against the Maple Leafs, Czarnik should be a serviceable reinforcement option in this next contest.