Hearing waiver pickup D Alec Regula isn't near being ready to play after his knee surgery while with Bruins organization. He might still be in rehab stage and might yet wind up in Bako to play games on conditioning stint
-Jim Matheson
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, it seems that Regula may have suffered a setback with his recovery, now that the season is creeping into the new year and he still hasn't played a game yet.
Hopefully Regula's not far from healthy, and is soon able to get that conditioning stint with the Bakersfield Condors started. Because it's a condition stint, he won't need to pass through waivers again.
-Liam McCormick
According to TSN Regula has yet to suit up in a game this season. He spent the 2023-24 season with the AHL's Providence Bruins, scoring four goals with 26 points in 55 games.
A third-round pick (67th overall) by the Detroit Red Wings in 2018, Regula made his NHL debut as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2020-21 season. He was dealt to Boston in June 2023 along with Ian Mitchell in exchange for Nick Foligno and Taylor Hall.
-TSN Although claiming a player who's previously struggled with injuries presents some risks, Alex Regula certainly possesses a unique skillset that might be worth the wait.
A +36 rating through 55 regular season games is a rare statistic, but only time will tell if general manager Stan Bowman struck gold this acquisition once he returns from rehab.
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DECEMBRE 15 | 185 ANSWERS Edmonton Oilers newcomer ruled out of the lineup indefinitely Do you think Alec Regula will play for the Edmonton Oilers this season? |
Yes | 111 | 60 % |
No | 74 | 40 % |
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