Dougie Hamilton News

Hamilton appeared in three games in the first round. He posted no points and averaged 15:09 time-on-ice in three games.

With Andrew Ference getting suspended in Game 1, Hamilton will enter the lineup in Game 2. Hamilton had five goals and 11 assists in 42 games in his rookie season.

Claude Julien usually does not like to use rookies in the playoffs so this is no surprise. Tyler Seguin only appeared in 13 of the Bruins 25 games in their 2010-11 Stanley Cup run.

Dougie isn't quite ready for prime-time fantasy but if you have him keep him on the bench.

Hamilton and Lucic did not take pregame warmups.

Dougie draws back into the lineup

Those counting on the rookie to man the Bruins' powerplay will have to wait until Monday's game as the Bruins prep for a playoff push.

We knew McQuaid was going to play but not who was going to come out. Dougie Hamilton will watch tonight from the press box. He has four goals and 11 assists in 39 games.

With Seidenberg missing todays game it looks like rookie Dougie Hamilton will get a chance to play with Chara. This is a great opportunity for the young defenseman if he sees top pair minutes with big Z.

Hamilton has good offensive instincts and if he can score on the Power Play it would make him worth a fantasy roster spot.

Hamilton won't play a minute in the NHL this season but is definitely a name to remember moving forward.