Bruins add defenseman via waiver wire
The Bruins have added a new defenseman to the mix.
Nov 26, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Dallas Stars, from left, defenseman Kyle Capobianco (20), defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok (44) and forward Roope Hintz (24) celebrate a goal during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
The Bruins have taken their lumps on the backend this season. And though the club has done their part to weather the storm, Tuesday came with a move for some external help, with defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok claimed off waivers.
Waived by Dallas on Monday, Kolyachonok comes to Boston having posted one goal and three points, along with a plus-3 rating, in 11 games for the Stars.
The 6-foot-2, 195-pound defender has also posted 10 blocks and five hits, while the Stars held a plus-8 differential in scoring chances and plus-12 differential in high-danger scoring chances with Kolyachonok on the ice at five-on-five play.
A veteran of 85 NHL games between the Coyotes, Penguins, Utah Hockey Club, and Stars, Kolyachonok has scored five goals and totaled 17 points. Last season was the Belarusian’s most notable in the NHL, too, with a career-best two goals and seven points in 35 games between Utah and Pittsburgh.
Boston's move for the 24-year-old defender comes with Jonathan Aspirot currently on the shelf with an upper-body injury, and with Victor Söderström currently up with the club as their No. 6 defenseman on the depth chart. In addition to Aspirot, the Bruins are also still without Jordan Harris (ankle).
Kolyachonok, who played both the left and right side for the Stars this season prior to being waived, is making a league minimum $775,000 this season, and will be a restricted free agent at the end of the season.
