Massimo Rizzo joins Bruins in pre-deadline trade that also sends two forwards out
In a pre-deadline deal announced Friday (ET), the Boston Bruins completed a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers that brings in two forwards, including massimo rizzo, while also moving out a forward and a defenseman.
What the Bruins confirmed about Massimo Rizzo and the swap
The Bruins officially announced Friday (ET) that they acquired forwards Alexis Gendron and massimo rizzo from the Flyers. In exchange, the Bruins sent forward Brett Harrison and defenseman Jackson Edward to Philadelphia.
The announcement framed the move as a pre-deadline trade completed with “just hours to go, ” underscoring the urgency typical of late-stage roster decisions. No additional terms were included in the confirmed details provided in the announcement.
Who goes out: Brett Harrison and Jackson Edward
On the outgoing side, the Bruins dealt two players: forward Brett Harrison and defenseman Jackson Edward. The deal shifts personnel at two positions for Boston—removing one forward and one defenseman—while the incoming package adds two forwards.
Beyond the names and positions involved, no further roster context, contract details, or next-step assignments were stated in the confirmed information available.
What’s still unknown as this developing story continues
The trade was characterized as a developing story that would be updated, indicating that further specifics may follow. As of the information confirmed in the announcement, the full implications—such as immediate lineup plans, whether additional moves are expected before the deadline, or how the clubs view the timing—remain unstated.
For now, the only verified details are the clubs involved, the four players exchanged, their listed positions, and the timing: a Friday (ET) pre-deadline transaction completed with hours remaining.
