Boston Bruins Reassign Lukas Reichel

The Boston Bruins have placed forward Lukas Reichel on waivers, according to reporting from Pro Hockey Rumors on May 3, 2026. The move comes as the organization manages its roster following the conclusion of the team’s playoff run.

Reichel’s tenure with the Bruins has been characterized by frequent movement between the NHL roster and the American Hockey League (AHL). On April 10, 2026, General Manager Don Sweeney announced that the team had assigned the forward to the Providence Bruins. He was subsequently recalled on April 11, 2026.

Acquisition and Performance

Boston acquired the 23-year-old forward from the Vancouver Canucks on March 6, 2026, in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick. Standing 6 feet tall and weighing 170 pounds, Reichel was brought in to provide depth to the Bruins’ offense.

During the 2025-26 season, Reichel appeared in 28 NHL games across stints with Boston, Vancouver, and Chicago. In those appearances, he recorded three goals and five assists for a total of eight points.

Roster Dynamics

The decision to place Reichel on waivers follows a period of instability in his role within the lineup. Prior to his April assignment to Providence, Reichel had also been recalled from the AHL on an emergency basis on March 18, 2026.

The move to waivers means that any other team in the NHL has the opportunity to claim Reichel and his current contract. If he clears waivers, the Bruins retain the ability to assign him back to the Providence Bruins or keep him on the NHL roster.