JOHN BEECHER NEWS

Might undergo surgery Beecher (undisclosed) might undergo surgery over the offseason, Scott McLaughlin of WEEI reports Wednesday.

Impact Beecher had three goals, 11 points, 26 PIM, 85 hits and 71 blocks across 78 outings with the Bruins in 2024-25. It's not clear if the 24-year-old's injury will impact their summer training or their availability for the start of the preseason. In the event that he's healthy, Beecher should start 2025-26 in a bottom-six role.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Closing year cold Beecher was held off the scoresheet for the 13th straight game in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Beecher has added nine shots on net, 14 hits, 13 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating during his point drought. The Bruins play just twice more in 2024-25, and while Beecher should be able to stay in the lineup, he's failed to put together a positive finish to the year. He's at 11 points, 44 shots on net, 85 hits, 71 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 78 appearances in a bottom-six role, so he still has some on-ice appeal to the Bruins as a defensive forward.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ends slump with assist Beecher provided an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Lightning.

Impact Beecher ended a 17-game point drought that started Jan. 20 when he set up Nikita Zadorov's empty-net tally Saturday. The 23-year-old Beecher has maintained a regular role on the fourth line despite the lack of offense. He's up to 10 points in 63 appearances this season, matching his point total from 52 games as a rookie last year. Beecher also has 35 shots on net, 69 hits, 57 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a minus-5 rating in 2024-25.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Slumping on offense Beecher's point drought reached 13 games in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Islanders.

Impact During that stretch, Beecher has seven shots on net, eight PIM, a minus-6 rating, 10 hits and 11 blocked shots. He's filling a bottom-six role, so the lack of offense isn't a total surprise, but he can do better than he has lately. Overall, Beecher is at nine points, 34 shots on net, 64 hits, 51 blocks and a minus-7 rating through 58 appearances.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine in shootout loss Beecher scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Senators.

Impact Beecher ended his 11-game point drought with the tally. This was his first goal since Oct. 16 versus the Avalanche. Beecher had an excellent start to the season with six points over 11 outings in October, but he has followed it up with just three points over his last 34 appearances. The 23-year-old forward has added 54 hits, 40 blocked shots, 27 shots on net and a minus-1 rating while filling a fourth-line role.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back on scoresheet Thursday Beecher logged an assist, two shots on goal and one block in 11:23 of ice time in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Edmonton.

Impact Beecher recorded the primary assist on Mark Kastelic's fourth goal of the season in the opening stanza. The helper snapped a seven-game point drought for Beecher, but he hasn't found the back of the net since Oct. 16. The 23-year-old has chipped in two goals, six helpers and a plus-3 rating through 33 contests. Beecher won't offer much fantasy value outside of deeper leagues that offer non-scoring production.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up empty-netter Beecher recorded an assist in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Beecher snapped a 15-game point drought when he assisted on Cole Koepke's empty-netter. The 23-year-old Beecher had five points over his first five games this season, but he just two assists since. Overall, he's at seven points, 17 shots on net, 29 hits, 26 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 25 appearances. While he'll likely surpass his 10-point campaign from 2023-24, it doesn't appear his offense will be consistent enough for fantasy managers to roster him.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes quiet after hot start Beecher's point drought reached 12 games in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Beecher was a pleasant surprise in the first couple weeks of the season, but he's contributed no points since his assist Oct. 26 versus the Maple Leafs. The 23-year-old has two goals, six points, 14 shots on net, 28 hits, 24 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 21 appearances, and he was scratched versus the Blues on Nov. 16. Beecher is still good enough to hold down a fourth-line role, but he's not a fantasy factor now that his offense has dried up.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits empty-netter Beecher scored an empty-net goal and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Beecher cut off the Avalanche's comeback attempt with the empty-netter. The 23-year-old has scored in back-to-back games and is up to five points through five contests in a fourth-line role. He's also gone plus-9 with six shots on net, 11 hits and eight blocked shots. The Bruins haven't gotten much from their middle six, allowing Beecher and linemates Cole Koepke and Mark Kastelic to pick up the slack.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal, assist against Cats Beecher scored a goal on one shot while notching an assist in a 4-3 loss to the Panthers on Monday.

Impact Beecher is off to a strong 2024-25 campaign with four points in four games despite slotting into a bottom-six role. As a rookie last year, the 23-year-old New York native put up seven goals and three assists in 52 regular-season contests. Those numbers look set to fall easily this year, with Beecher possibly challenging for the 30-point threshold.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Points in two straight Beecher had an assist, one shot and three hits in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Beecher went strong to the net but was rebuffed by Cayden Primeau, but the goalie couldn't stop Cole Koepke's follow up. The primary assist gave Beecher his second assist in as many games.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist Tuesday Beecher provided an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Beecher made the Opening Night roster as a fourth-line forward, though he ended up with 15:18 of ice time. It's an encouraging start for the 23-year-old, who had a modest 10 points and added 112 hits in 52 regular-season outings in 2023-24 while also appearing in 12 of the Bruins' 13 playoff games. Beecher didn't put up high-end scoring numbers in his NCAA career at Michigan nor at AHL Providence prior to his call-up last year, so his fantasy value will be limited to deeper formats that count hits.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 19, 2024 • NHL.COM

Pots goal Saturday Beecher scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 1.

Impact Beecher had just one goal over his last 10 contests during the regular season. The 23-year-old was briefly assigned to AHL Providence following the Bruins' penultimate regular-season game, but he was recalled to play in a fourth-line role once more to begin the playoffs. He had 10 points, 112 hits and 38 shots on net over 52 appearances as a rookie this year, but there's always a risk he could sit for a more veteran forward if his play is underwhelming in the postseason.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in NHL Beecher was promoted from AHL Providence on Friday.

Impact Beecher played in 52 games with Boston this season, scoring seven times while adding three helpers. The 23-year-old, who was selected 30th overall in the 2019 Draft, chipped in with 112 hits and 34 blocked shots in his rookie campaign. He will give the Bruins extra depth at center entering the playoffs.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL affiliate Beecher was reassigned to AHL Providence on Tuesday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.

Impact Beecher will switch spots with Jayson Megna, who was recalled in a corresponding move. This may be a temporary change -- it wouldn't be surprising to see Beecher, who's picked up 10 points and 112 hits through 52 top-level contests this season, back with the Bruins for the playoffs.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Beecher was recalled from AHL Providence on Monday.

Impact Beecher has six goals, nine points and 95 hits in 43 NHL appearances this season. The 22-year-old forward also has four goals and four assists in 17 AHL contests during the 2023-24 campaign.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Saturday Beecher (illness) was reassigned to AHL Providence on Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Beecher is presumably healthy after being reassigned. He was on an emergency recall and had to return to the minors after James van Riemsdyk (illness) played Saturday versus the Flyers.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Beecher (illness) won't play Saturday against Philadelphia, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

Impact Beecher has a goal and two points in four games since he was recalled from AHL Providence. Overall, the rookie forward has six goals and nine points in 43 games in Boston this season. James van Riemsdyk is expected to return Saturday, filling a middle-six role, while Jakub Lauko will likely shift down to Beecher's spot on the fourth line.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in NHL Beecher was summoned from AHL Providence on Saturday, per Belle Fraser of The Hockey News.

Impact Beecher will replace Jakub Lauko in the lineup against Philadelphia on Saturday. The 22-year-old Beecher has five goals, seven points and 92 hits in 40 NHL outings this season.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL Beecher was reassigned to AHL Providence on Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Beecher has five goals and seven points in 40 contests with Boston in 2023-24. He's also recorded four goals and eight points in 17 outings with Providence.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Beecher was summoned from AHL Providence on Wednesday.

Impact Beecher has four goals and eight points in 17 contests with Providence this season. He's also supplied five goals and seven points across 39 games with Boston.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Beecher was assigned to AHL Providence on Tuesday.

Impact Beecher was a healthy scratch in Monday's 5-1 loss to St. Louis because Charlie Coyle (illness) was able to play. The 22-year-old Beecher has five goals and seven points in 39 NHL outings this season. He also has four goals and four assists in 17 AHL contests during the 2023-24 campaign.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to NHL Beecher was called up from AHL Providence on Monday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.

Impact Beecher has registered just one goal and one assist in his last 18 outings while dishing out 41 hits. The center's call-up is likely precautionary, as Charlie Coyle was reportedly under the weather, though he is still expected to play against the Blues on Monday. It will likely take an injury or illness among one of the Bruins' forwards for Beecher to get back into the lineup.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE