Bouma, 27, is a big forward (6-foot-2 / 208 lbs) that likes to play a physical game, but has some offence to go along with it. Since registering 34 points (16G / 18A) in 2014-15, Bouma has just 14 points (5G / 9A) in 105 games over the last two seasons. Bouma has averaged 2.6 hits per game over the last four seasons and will bring size and physicality to the Blackhawks’ fourth line.
Bouma, 27, was set to enter his final season of a three-year deal that carried a $2.2M cap hit. Bouma’s buyout will save the Flames $1.53M against the cap in 2017-18. The hard-hitting winger had just seven points (3G / 4A) in 61 gams last season nd just 67 points (27G / 40A) in 304 career NHL games.
Bouma has been sidelined by an upper-body injury since November 5th, but will be back in the lineup in Arizona. Bouma will replace Kris Versteeg, who is dealing with his own upper-body ailment. The heavy-hitting winger has one assist in 13 games this season.
Bouma has only appeared in 11 games this season and he continues to be plagued by injuries. He suffered a laceration to his leg in the third period of Monday’s game and will miss at least a couple of weeks.
Bouma has been out since October 13th with a broken fibula, but was on the ice for the second straight day. He is not expected to play until next week at the earliest, but it is a good sign for the Flames that he is nearing a return.
Bouma suffered a broken fibula on Tuesday night and is expected to miss three months. With Bouma out until mid-January, the Flames will move him to IR and recall a forward from Stockton (AHL).
Bouma was spotted leaving the building with crutches and a walking boot, which is obviously not a good sign for Bouma. The big forward played just 7:36 before retiring from the contest. Expect an update on Wednesday.
Bouma missed the final two games of the regular season and missed Monday’s practice as well. His absence suggests that he won’t be available for game 1, but the Flames have an abundance of young forwards on the roster right now, so they’ll have no problem putting a quality product on the ice.
T.J Galiardi will re-enter the lineup and Lee Stempniak is expected to play despite being ill as well. Bouma has two goals and five assists in 37 games, he is not a legitimate fantasy option.
Bouma draws back into the lineup tonight. He has a goal and three points in 25 games played.
Bouma draws back into the lineup for the first time since March 4th. He has a goal and three points on the season.
Expect Bouma back into the lineup shortly. The rookie scored a goal and three points in 23 games.
Expect Bouma back into the lineup shortly. The rookie scored a goal and three points in 23 games.
Expect Bouma to miss another couple of games. He has a goal and three points in 23 games.