Bruins waive Anton Stralman as Derek Forbort nears return from injury

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Bruins waive Stralman as Forbort nears return from injury

/ by Nick Goss

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The Boston Bruins placed Anton Stralman on waivers Monday, per multiple reports.

The veteran defenseman was signed by the B's to a one-year contract in October after originally joining the team in training camp via a PTO deal.

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Stralman played in eight games for the Bruins and didn't tally a single point while averaging 15:22 of ice time.

The Bruins are expected to get defenseman Derek Forbort back in the lineup soon. Head coach Jim Montgomery told reporters Monday that Forbort will be re-evaluated Tuesday morning.

#NHLBruins updates per Coach Montgomery:

âªï¸ Linus Ullmark "is good to play or for backup duty" vs. Tampa
âªï¸ Trent Frederic will be re-evaluated tomorrow but seems to "for sure be an option to play"
âªï¸ Derek Forbort will also be re-evaluated tomorrow morning pic.twitter.com/KNyu4kUtJk
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) November 28, 2022

Forbort has not been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden. He hasn't played since Nov. 1 due to a broken finger.

The return of Forbort requires the Bruins to open a spot on the roster, hence Stralman being waived.