During the 2025 NHL offseason, the Boston Bruins made a clear statement when they signed forward Tanner Jeannot to a five-year, $18 million contract. The mission was simple: add size, grit, and toughness — the kind of edge Bruins hockey has always been known for. And on October 13 against the Ottawa Senators, Jeannot delivered exactly what Boston paid for.
With 5:20 left in the second period, Jeannot dropped the gloves with Senators enforcer Kurtis MacDermid, a heavyweight known league-wide for his physical play. Fans knew immediately what was coming: a full-out showdown between two of the NHL’s toughest players.
The fight did not disappoint.
The two exchanged heavy blows, but Jeannot seized control, landing a massive right hand before taking MacDermid down to the ice — a clear victory in one of the season’s most intense scraps.
“I’m not out there looking for fights, but I’ll never hesitate to stand up for my team. If someone wants to test us, I’m always ready to answer the bell.”
— Tanner Jeannot
Jeannot’s willingness to step up in big moments is exactly why the Bruins sought him out in free agency. Beyond the takedown itself, it was the message that fight sent — that Boston will not be pushed around, and that Jeannot is fully committed to protecting his teammates and setting a physical tone.
Through 19 games this season, Jeannot has contributed two goals, six assists, eight points, and 18 penalty minutes. While his secondary scoring has been a welcome boost, it’s his physical presence and ability to shift momentum with raw toughness that have made him an early fan favorite in Boston.
This latest showdown with MacDermid was more than a fight — it was a reminder of the identity that makes Bruins hockey so formidable.
For Boston, Jeannot is proving he’s not just a signing; he’s an enforcer with purpose, a tone-setter, and a player who is quickly becoming essential to the team’s heartbeat as the season grinds on.
ST. PAUL, Minn – Before its game against the San Jose Sharks (7-6-3) the Minnesota Wild (7-7-3) recalled defenseman David Spacek from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Spacek, 22, was a fifth round pick by the Wild from the 2022 NHL Draft. He has played in 145 games with the Iowa Wild in parts of three seasons. He has recorded seven goals, 42 assists and 49 points.
The 6-foot defender has six assists in 12 games this season for Iowa. With Jake Middleton sick, adding Spacek will provide the Wild with a seventh defenseman incase someone can’t play tonight.