Bruins Rival Set Claim Defenceman Off Waivers

Just last week, we witnessed Liam Foudy, a prime example of this trend, getting swiftly claimed by another team. Now, the Boston Bruins are navigating a similar scenario, making a young defenseman available.

Enter Ian Mitchell, whose name has now surfaced on the waiver wire, freshly announced.

Mitchell, at 24 years of age, is a right-handed defenseman who was picked in the 2nd round by the Chicago Blackhawks back in 2017. His NHL debut was hotly anticipated due to his standout performance in the NCAA.

Following an impressive season with 17 points in the NHL and an eye-catching 6 points in just 5 games in the AHL last year, Mitchell is suddenly up for grabs, creating an unexpected twist.

Adding to the intrigue is the fact that Mitchell was the central piece acquired by the Boston Bruins in the Taylor Hall trade, involving the former 1st overall pick. This certainly raises eyebrows.

In a nutshell, the trade breakdown looks like this:

To the Hawks: Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno**

With a high likelihood of Mitchell getting claimed, the question remains: will Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton offer him an opportunity while they await David Savard's return? The NHL's ever-evolving roster landscape keeps us on the edge of our seats.

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