Billy Sweezey - NHL News & Rumors

Bruins Assign Billy Sweezey to Providence | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, January 21, that the team has assigned defenseman Billy Sweezey to Providence. Sw...

JANUARY 21 • NHL.COM

Returns to Providence Sweezey was assigned to AHL Providence on Wednesday.

Impact Following his emergency call-up when Henri Jokiharju (personal) was placed on the non-roster list, Sweezey served as a healthy scratch for Boston across the last three games. He'll return to Providence, where he has 11 points and a plus-22 rating through 34 games this season. If Jokiharju can't return ahead of Boston's game Thursday, there's a chance that Sweezey could rejoin the NHL club.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors Sweezey was recalled from AHL Providence on Sunday under emergency conditions, per Belle Fraser of the Bruins' official site.

Impact The Bruins needed an extra defenseman ahead of Tuesday's road matchup against Dallas after granting Henri Jokiharju (personal) non-roster status. Sweezey has one goal and 10 assists in 34 AHL appearances this season.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins Recall Billy Sweezey on Emergency Basis | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, January 18, that the team has recalled defenseman Billy Sweezey from Providence o...

JANUARY 18 • NHL.COM

Bruins Activate Hampus Lindholm | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, January 17, that the team has added defenseman Hampus Lindholm (Date of Injury: J...

JANUARY 17 • NHL.COM

Heads to AHL Sweezey was reassigned to AHL Providence on Saturday.

Impact Sweezey didn't end up playing for Boston during his NHL stint. He has a goal, 11 points and 33 PIM in 34 appearances with Providence in 2025-26.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from Providence Sweezey was summoned on an emergency basis from AHL Providence on Friday.

Impact Sweezey had one goal and 10 assists in 34 AHL games before his recall. The Bruins could be without Andrew Peeke on Saturday in Chicago, as he suffered a lower-body injury Thursday versus Seattle, possibly leaving the Bruins shorthanded on the blue line.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers Sweezey has been placed on waivers by Boston on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Impact Sweezey had a goal, 10 points and 67 PIM in 64 regular-season outings with AHL Providence in 2024-25. The 29-year-old is expected to spend most, if not all, of the upcoming season in the minors.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Going through waivers Sweezey was put on waivers Sunday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Sweezey registered one goal, three assists and 73 PIM in 57 regular-season outings for AHL Cleveland in 2023-24. He will likely spend most, if not all, of 2024-25 in the minors with Boston's top minor-league affiliate.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year contract Sweezey signed a two-year, two-way deal with the Bruins on Monday.

Impact Sweezey had a goal, four points and 73 PIM in 57 regular-season outings with AHL Cleveland in 2023-24. The 28-year-old is likely to spend next season in the minors.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Sweezey is on the waiver wire Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Sweezey had one assist in nine games with the Blue Jackets last season, spending most of his time at AHL Cleveland where he had 11 assists in 55 games.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in AHL Sweezey was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Friday.

Impact Sweezey played nine games at the NHL level this season, picking up one assist. The 27-year-old defenseman had 11 assists and 68 PIM in 55 contests with AHL Cleveland before his recall.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted by Columbus Sweezey was recalled by Columbus on an emergency basis Wednesday.

Impact Sweezey has an assist, nine PIM, 28 hits and 16 blocks in seven outings with the Blue Jackets in 2022-23. The 27-year-old defenseman also has 11 assists and 68 PIM in 55 outings with AHL Cleveland this season.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in AHL Sweezey was returned to AHL Cleveland on Friday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old made his NHL debut this season and picked up one assist in seven games. Sweezey picked up 11 assists in 52 AHL games before his recall.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Massachusetts native, Billy Sweezey, DROPS THE GLOVES at TD Garden 👊 | CBJ Today (3/31/23)

MARCH 31, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Blue Jackets defenseman Billy Sweezey's first NHL fight thrills parents Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Billy Sweezey fought the Boston Bruins' Jakub Lauko and his parents cheered from the stands at TD Garden.

MARCH 31, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Billy Sweezey's dad reacts to son's fight in Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Boston Bruins game 😀 #shorts

MARCH 31, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Bruins' Jakob Lauko Trades Punches With Blue Jackets' Billy Sweezey In Entertaining Tilt

MARCH 31, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Billy Sweezey says the Blue Jackets left a little meat on the bone | Postgame Media (3/28/23)

MARCH 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Billy Sweezey says it feels GREAT to be back with the Blue Jackets 🫡 | Pregame Media (3/28/23)

MARCH 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Joins big club Sweezey was promoted from AHL Cleveland on Monday.

Impact Sweezey made his NHL debut Feb. 26 and was promptly sent back to the minors. Columbus is dealing with several injuries on the blue line, so he should suit up Tuesday against the Rangers.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Blue Jackets Defenseman Billy Sweezey takes his rookie lap before his first NHL game

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Up with Blue Jackets Sweezey was called up by Columbus on Saturday.

Impact Sweezey has nine assists and 49 PIM in 41 games with AHL Cleveland this season. The 27-year-old defenseman hasn't played in the NHL before. He was summoned by Columbus on Nov. 19, but he served as a healthy scratch for five straight games before being returned to Cleveland on Nov. 29.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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