Bruins waive Vladislav Kolyachonok

The B’s had claimed the 24-year-old Kolyachonok off waivers from Dallas on December 16 at a time that their blue line was hit by injuries but he got into only two games for the B’s since then. Showing an eagerness to jump into the play, he nonetheless posted no points and was minus-1.

The B’s blue line is getting healthy again, with Jordan Harris practicing and presumably nearing a return from his broken ankle he suffered on October 21. Harris is currently on long-term injured reserve and the B’s will eventually have to make room for him on the roster and under the salary cap.

In his brief time as a pro, Kolyachonok has been a part of five organizations. He was drafted by Florida with the 54th overall pick in 2019 but first made it to the NHL in the Arizona/Utah organization, where he played in parts of four seasons. He has also played for Pittsburgh and Dallas.

Considering the toll this condensed schedule is taking on the health of players, it wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility for Kolyachonok to get claimed again.