Bruins Shake Up Lineup: Unexpected Roster Moves Set to Redefine Season
Merkulov, 25, has appeared in 17 games with the Providence Bruins this season and is tied for third on the team in scoring with six goals and eight assists for 14 points. The 5-foot-11, 174-pound forward has skated in 218 career AHL games, all with Providence, totaling 76 goals and 117 assists for 193 points. He has also played 10 NHL games with Boston, tallying an assist. The Ryazan, Russia native was originally signed by Boston as a free agent in 2022.
Blumel, 25, has appeared in four games with Boston this season. The 6-foot, 202 pound forward has also skated in 13 games with the Providence Bruins this year, tallying two goals and 11 assists for 13 points. Blumel has played 210 career AHL games with Providence and Texas, totaling 91 goals and 100 assists for 191 points. The Tabor, Czechia native was originally selected by Edmonton in the fourth round (100th overall) of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.



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