Navrin Mutter Acquired by Boston Bruins
Navrin Mutter has been acquired by the Boston Bruins from the Nashville Predators in a trade that also saw forwards Dalton Bancroft and Massimo Rizzo head to Nashville. This trade occurred on March 12, 2023, in Boston, MA.
Mutter has played 27 games with the Milwaukee Admirals this season, where he recorded one assist and accumulated 72 penalty minutes. Over his career in the AHL, he has skated in 149 games, scoring four goals and providing 16 assists for a total of 20 points.
Originally signed by the Predators as a free agent in 2022, Mutter has spent his entire professional career with the Milwaukee Admirals and the Atlanta Gladiators. His performance this season has been modest, but his physical play is evident in his penalty minutes.
In exchange for Mutter, the Bruins sent Bancroft and Rizzo to Nashville. Bancroft has appeared in 34 games with Providence this season, recording one goal and one assist, while Rizzo has played one game with Providence and 29 games with the Reading Royals, where he tallied six goals and 16 assists for 22 points.
Rizzo, who played three seasons at the University of Denver from 2021 to 2024, has shown promise in his AHL career, while Bancroft, a Cornell University alum, has also been developing his skills in the league.
This trade reflects the Bruins’ strategy to bolster their roster as they prepare for the remainder of the season. Mutter’s experience in the AHL could provide the Bruins with additional depth in their lineup.
As the season progresses, observers will be watching how Mutter integrates into the Bruins’ system and whether he can elevate his game in a new environment. Details remain unconfirmed regarding how this trade will impact the teams involved in the long term.
