Bruins Trade for Alexis Gendron and Massimo Rizzo from Flyers
On March 6, the Boston Bruins announced a significant trade with the Philadelphia Flyers. The Bruins acquired forwards Alexis Gendron and Massimo Rizzo in exchange for forward Brett Harrison and defenseman Jackson Edward.
Player Profiles and Career Stats
Alexis Gendron
Alexis Gendron, 22, has been playing for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the AHL this season. In 47 games, he recorded:
- 10 goals
- 12 assists
- Total of 22 points
Measuring 5 feet 11 inches and weighing 189 pounds, Gendron has skated in 127 AHL games, accumulating 35 goals and 22 assists for a total of 57 points. He was drafted by Philadelphia in the seventh round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
Massimo Rizzo
Massimo Rizzo, 24, has participated in 29 games with the Reading Royals in the ECHL this season, achieving:
- 6 goals
- 16 assists
- Total of 22 points
At 5 feet 11 inches and 174 pounds, Rizzo played 46 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the 2024-25 season, scoring six goals and 12 assists for 18 points. The Burnaby, British Columbia native played three seasons at the University of Denver, tallying 39 goals and 87 assists for a total of 126 points. He was selected by Carolina in the seventh round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
Brett Harrison
Brett Harrison, 22, has played 46 games with the Providence Bruins this season, achieving:
- 8 goals
- 9 assists
- Total of 17 points
Harrison, standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 201 pounds, has participated in 140 career AHL games, scoring 19 goals and 30 assists for a total of 49 points. He was drafted by Boston in the third round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
Jackson Edward
Jackson Edward, also 22, has played 9 games with Providence this season. He has also participated in 21 games with the Maine Mariners in the ECHL, where he recorded 7 assists. In total, Edward has played 40 career AHL games with Providence, scoring 1 goal and 6 assists for 7 points. He was selected by Boston in the seventh round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
Conclusion
This trade marks a strategic move by the Bruins to enhance their roster, bringing in young talent with the potential for growth. With Gendron and Rizzo joining the team, the Bruins are looking to strengthen their forward options as they move deeper into the season.
