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Bruins Sign Veterans Amid Injury Crisis

11/22/2025

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The Boston Bruins face an injury crisis after defenseman Charlie McAvoy is out indefinitely.
The Bruins signed veteran defenseman Christian Wolanin and forward Shawn Element to professional tryout agreements with AHL-Providence.
Christian Wolanin, 30, has NHL experience and was previously a top defenseman in the AHL.
Shawn Element, 25, joins after a brief stint in the ECHL.
The Bruins have placed forwards Viktor Arvidsson and Casey Mittlestadt on injured reserve.

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The Boston Bruins face an injury crisis after defenseman Charlie McAvoy is out indefinitely.
The Bruins signed veteran defenseman Christian Wolanin and forward Shawn Element to professional tryout agreements with AHL-Providence.
Christian Wolanin, 30, has NHL experience and was previously a top defenseman in the AHL.
Shawn Element, 25, joins after a brief stint in the ECHL.
The Bruins have placed forwards Viktor Arvidsson and Casey Mittlestadt on injured reserve.