The Boston Bruins have strengthened their roster with a recent trade, acquiring forwards Alexis Gendron and Massimo Rizzo from the Philadelphia Flyers. In return, the Bruins sent forward Brett Harrison and defenseman Jackson Edward to Philadelphia. This trade was announced on March 6 by Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney.
Player Profiles and Performance Stats
Alexis Gendron
Gendron, a 22-year-old forward from Coteau du Lac, Quebec, has had an active season. He has played 47 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the AHL, scoring 10 goals and providing 12 assists, totaling 22 points. Throughout his AHL career, Gendron has participated in 127 games, netting 35 goals and 22 assists, which brings his career total to 57 points.
Massimo Rizzo
Massimo Rizzo, 24 years old and from Burnaby, British Columbia, has also made an impact this season. He has played in 29 games with the Reading Royals in the ECHL, accumulating six goals and 16 assists for a total of 22 points. Rizzo spent three seasons at the University of Denver, where he recorded 39 goals and 87 assists, amounting to 126 points over his NCAA career.
Brett Harrison
Brett Harrison, aged 22, has been a notable player for the Bruins, contributing in 46 games for Providence this season. He has tallied eight goals and nine assists for 17 points. Over his AHL career, Harrison has appeared in 140 games, scoring 19 goals and providing 30 assists for 49 points.
Jackson Edward
Jackson Edward, also 22, has played nine games with Providence this season and has participated in 21 games with the Maine Mariners in the ECHL, where he managed to collect seven assists. In a total of 40 AHL games, Edward has achieved one goal and six assists for seven points.
Trade Summary
- Bruins Acquired:
- Alexis Gendron: 22 points in 47 AHL games.
- Massimo Rizzo: 22 points in 29 ECHL games.
- Sent to Flyers:
- Brett Harrison: 17 points in 46 AHL games.
- Jackson Edward: 7 points in 40 AHL games.
This trade reflects a strategic move for both teams as they seek to enhance their rosters going into the latter part of the season. Gendron and Rizzo offer promising potential, while Harrison and Edward bring valuable experience and skill to the Flyers. Fans of both organizations will be keen to see how these players perform in their new environments.
