John Beecher - NHL News & Rumors

Heading to Florida Beecher signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Beecher had three goals, four assists, 37 shots on net, 23 hits, 31 blocked shots and 31 PIM over 35 regular-season games between the Bruins and the Flames in 2025-26. The 25-year-old was not tendered a qualifying offer by Calgary on Monday. He'll compete for fourth-line minutes in Florida, but he may find himself on waivers prior to the start of the season if he doesn't impress in training camp.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Set for free agency Beecher didn't receive a qualifying offer from Calgary on Monday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Impact Beecher will be eligible for unrestricted free agency Wednesday. He registered three goals, seven points, 37 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and 23 hits across 35 regular-season appearances between Calgary and Boston in 2025-26.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nets pair of goals Thursday Beecher tallied two goals, including a shorthanded goal, fired four shots on net and recorded three blocked shots in Thursday's 5-4 win over New Jersey.

Impact Beecher posted his best offensive outing of the season with two goals in the first 21 minutes of Thursday's contest. The second of the two tallies came at a man disadvantage and placed the Flames up by two goals early in the second period. With the pair of goals, the 24-year-old center has three goals, six points, 31 shots on net, 20 hits and 36 blocked shots across 31 games this season. In the six contests he's been healthy following the Olympic break, he has three points, 10 shots on goal and eight blocked shots. He should continue to serve as Calgary's fourth-line center for the remainder of the season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 13 • NHL.COM

Beecher scores twice, Backlund reaches 600-point mark in 5-4 Flames win over Devils

John Beecher scored his first two goals for Calgary, and Mikael Backlund recorded his 600th career NHL point with a third-period goal in the Flames’ 5-4 win over the New Jersey Dev...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

John Beecher scores a shorthanded goal against the New Jersey Devils

MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE

John Beecher scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

MARCH 12 • YOUTUBE

Snags helper Sunday Beecher posted an assist and three blocked shots in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Ducks.

Impact Beecher has reclaimed a fourth-line role following the Olympic break. He was sidelined by an upper-body injury for 15 contests prior to the break. The 24-year-old has a goal, three assists, 25 shots on net, 20 hits, 22 blocked shots, 29 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 28 appearances between Calgary and Boston this season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Friday Beecher (upper body) was removed from injured reserve on Friday, Ryan Pike of Flames Nation reports.

Impact Beecher missed 15 games due to the injury sustained in a fight versus Nashville on Jan. 3. The 24-year-old forward will be a candidate to fill bottom-six minutes for the Flames, though he's hardly a lock to be in the lineup.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Considered week-to-week Beecher (upper body) is week-to-week, the team announced Tuesday.

Impact Beecher missed Monday's 5-1 loss to Seattle after receiving a one-game suspension for roughing Nashville's Michael McCarron on Saturday. However, he is facing an extended absence after getting injured in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Predators. Beecher has one goal, two assists, 21 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and 18 hits in 25 games between the Flames and Bruins this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Flames' Beecher, Jets' Stanley suspended 1 game each for roughing

The NHL’s department of player safety suspended Calgary Flames forward John Beecher and Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley one game each for separate roughing incidents Sunday

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Player Safety suspends John Beecher for sucker punch on Michael McCarron. NHL Player Safety comes down on John Beecher on Sunday.

JANUARY 4 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Receives one-game suspension Beecher (upper body) received a one-game suspension from the NHL Department of Player Safety on Sunday for roughing Nashville's Michael McCarron on Saturday.

Impact Beecher won't be eligible to play in Monday's matchup against Seattle because of the suspension. However, he could miss additional time after serving the one-game ban after suffering an injury in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Predators.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

John Beecher suspended one game for roughing

JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

John Beecher facing suspension for sucker punch on Michael McCarron. Two sucker punches in a single night of NHL hockey.

JANUARY 4 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Set for hearing for roughing Beecher (upper body) will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Sunday.

Impact Beecher could face supplemental discipline for roughing Nashville's Michael McCarron in Saturday's 4-3 loss. The 24-year-old Beecher racked up 17 PIM in the contest and left the game early due to an injury.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't finish game Beecher (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Predators, Ryan Pike of Flames Nation reports.

Impact Beecher was injured in a second-period fight with Nicolas Hague. The 24-year-old Beecher can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. If he misses time, Justin Kirkland is the next man up to center the fourth line.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets assist in win Beecher notched an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Beecher has chipped in two assists over 15 appearances with the Flames since they claimed him off waivers from the Bruins. Overall, he has three points, 20 shots on net, 15 hits, 14 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 21 outings this season. Beecher looks to be securely in a fourth-line role for now, though he could be pressured by Justin Kirkland for playing time.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First helper with new team Beecher logged a shorthanded assist in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Beecher has played in four straight games for the Flames since he was claimed off waivers from the Bruins on Nov. 18. The 24-year-old has settled into a fourth-line role, which could make it tough for him to rack up points, especially on a low-scoring team. Through 10 outings overall this season, he has two points, 11 shots on net, 10 hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-1 rating.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flames GM Explains Decision To Claim Bruins' John Beecher The Calgary Flames claimed former Boston Bruins forward John Beecher off waivers on Tuesday and the Flames GM explained why.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • NESN.COM

John Beecher claimed off waivers by Canadian team The 24 year old forward gets a fresh start.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Bruins Lose Former First-Round Pick On Waivers To Flames The Boston Bruins suffered a tough 3-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. Things didn’t get any better for the team on Tuesday...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • NESN.COM

Snagged off waivers Beecher was claimed off waivers by the Flames on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Beecher is coming off an upper-body injury, which the Bruins may have believed would disuade teams from putting in a claim. Instead of heading to AHL Providence, the 24-year-old center will be shipping off to Calgary, where he figures to slot into a bottom-six role. With Beecher in the fold, the Flames will likely return Sam Morton to AHL Calgary.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins place 24 year old John Beecher on waivers today Early reports are that a claim will be made.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

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Beecher scores twice, Backlund reaches 600-point mark in 5-4 Flames win over Devils

Flames' Beecher, Jets' Stanley suspended 1 game each for roughing