DiPietro was recalled from AHL Providence on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
DiPietro is starting to bounce between the leagues frequently, though that may change if the Bruins don't get past the Maple Leafs in Saturday's Game 7.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Returns to minors
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DiPietro was reassigned to AHL Providence on Friday, per Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal.
DiPietro was summoned Tuesday so the Bruins would have a third goaltender on their playoff roster. He might be recalled ahead of Game 7 on Saturday against Toronto to continue to serve that function. DiPietro hasn't played for Boston in the regular season or playoffs in 2023-24, but he did record a 2.51 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 30 regular-season outings with Providence.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Rises to NHL
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DiPietro was called up from AHL Providence on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
DiPietro is likely up with the Bruins as an emergency third goalie for the playoffs. He signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Bruins in March, setting him up to once again fill an organizational depth role in 2024-25.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Secures one-year extension
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DiPietro inked a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Bruins on Wednesday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.
DiPietro hasn't gotten into an NHL game this season but has put up solid numbers with AHL Providence, registering a 17-8-0 record, .917 save percentage and 2.52 GAA in 26 appearances. Even if the team opted to part ways with Jeremy Swayman or Linus Ullmark this summer, the 24-year-old DiPietro could face an uphill battle in securing a spot on the Bruins' 23-man roster next season.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Waived Sunday
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DiPietro was placed on waivers by the Bruins on Sunday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
DiPietro went 19-9-0 with a 2.61 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 29 games with ECHL Maine last season. If the 24-year-old netminder clears, he will compete for a spot with AHL Providence.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Signs two-way deal with Bruins
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DiPietro signed a one-year, two-way contract with Boston on Monday.
DiPietro posted a 19-9-0 record with a 2.61 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 29 appearances with ECHL Maine last season. He also stopped 33 of 35 shots in a 4-2 win over Syracuse on March 15 during his lone AHL outing of 2022-23 for Providence. The 24-year-old netminder will probably be back in the minors for the start of the 2023-24 campaign.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Returns to minor-league affiliate
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DiPietro was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
DiPietro remained as a practice player with the Canucks after Thatcher Demko and Jaroslav Halak cleared the COVID-19 protocols. Going forward, DiPietro will likely compete with Spencer Martin for playing time with Abbotsford.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Up to taxi squad
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DiPietro was added to the taxi squad Monday.
DiPietro will serve as the emergency third option heading into the team's upcoming back-to-back versus Chicago and Nashville on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Barring an injury to either Jaroslav Halak or Thatcher Demko, the 22-year-old DiPietro figures to head back to the minors during the All-Star break.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Heads to Abbotsford
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The Canucks reassigned DiPietro to AHL Abbotsford on Friday.
The goalie vacates the taxi squad a day after joining it. DiPietro's only NHL game so far this season was Sunday's three-goal loss to St. Louis.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Transferred to taxi squad
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DiPietro was reassigned from the active roster to the taxi squad Thursday.
The 22-year-old DiPietro was demoted to the taxi squad upon the return of Thatcher Demko and Jaroslav Halak from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols. DiPietro stopped 14 of 17 shots in Sunday's 3-1 loss to St. Louis. He is unlikely to make a second NHL appearance as long as Demko, Halak and Spencer Martin remain healthy.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Starting Sunday
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DiPietro will defend the blue paint Sunday against visiting St. Louis.
DiPietro will make his NHL season debut Sunday against the Blues. The 22-year-old has posted a 4-7-2 record with a 3.19 GAA and an .896 save percentage with AHL Abbotsford in 2021-22. On the road this season, the Blues have gone 8-7-3 while averaging 31.1 shots on goal and 3.17 goals for.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Returning to AHL affiliate
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DiPietro was assigned from the taxi squad to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.
DiPietro has recently served as an emergency goaltender with Jaroslav Halak (COVID-19 protocols) out. The 22-year-old DiPietro is unlikely to see much time at the NHL level this season.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Designated for taxi squad
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DiPietro is expected to be assigned to the taxi squad and join the Canucks on their road trip, Rick Dhaliwal of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.
DiPietro will be needed as an emergency option with the big club as Jaroslav Halak went into the COVID-19 protocols Saturday. Thatcher Demko and Spencer Martin are still expected to handle most of the goaltending duties while Halak is out.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Starting preseason matchup
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DiPietro will get the starting nod at home against the Flames on Monday, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.
DiPietro has just two NHL games under his belt with his most recent outing coming during the 2019-20 campaign. The 22-year-old netminder shouldn't be expected to crack the 23-man roster for Opening Night and figures to remain in the minors for the bulk of the 2021-22 campaign.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Recalled from taxi squad
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DiPietro was added to the active roster on an emergency basis Friday, CapFriendly reports.
This move suggests that Thatcher Demko or Braden Holtby won't be available for Saturday's game against Ottawa but there's been no word of either of them needing to sit. DiPietro is still the No. 3 netminder on the depth chart and hasn't seen any NHL action this season.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Sent to taxi squad
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DiPietro (undisclosed) has been assigned to Vancouver's taxi squad, TSN reports.
DiPietro was dealing with an injury at the end of last season, but he was a full participant in training camp. The 21-year-old backstop has appeared in two NHL contests over the past two seasons, posting an 0-1-0 record while registering a disastrous 7.06 GAA and .742 save percentage over that span.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Won't play Friday
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DiPietro (undisclosed) will not be available in Game 7 against Vegas on Friday, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.
Louis Domingue will serve as the backup while DiPietro remains unavailable. The 21-year-old hasn't appeared in the postseason and it's unclear if he'll be ready next series if Vancouver moves on.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Unfit to play
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DiPietro was deemed unfit to play by the team Thursday.
DiPietro was still back in Vancouver despite being named to the Canucks postseason roster. The netminder appeared in just one NHL game this season in which he gave up one goal on seven shots (.857 save percentage) in relief. With Jacob Markstrom's (undisclosed) status uncertain, Vancouver figures to utilize Thatcher Demko between the pipes for Game 6 while Louis Domingue serves as the No. 2 option. Officially, the team recalled Jake Kielly to sub in for DiPietro on the playoff roster.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Reassigned to minors
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DiPietro was sent down to AHL Utica on Tuesday, Jeff Paterson of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.
With Thatcher Demko healthy and available, DiPietro was the odd man out and will head back to the minors, where he's posted an 8-6-0 record and .911 save percentage in 16 appearances. Barring another injury in the crease, DiPietro figures to close out the year with the Comets.
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Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Promoted to top level
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The Canucks recalled DiPietro from AHL Utica on Thursday.
Thatcher Demko suffered a concussion during Wednesday's practice, so DiPietro will take over as Jacob Markstrom's backup for the foreseeable future. The 2017 third-round pick has posted a 2.56 GAA and .910 save percentage in 14 appearances with Utica this season.
