Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 26, 2025

Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell

Pettersson has yet to return to action, missing a pair of games last week. He has now missed 9 consecutive games.

Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell

Czechia has unveiled its Under-20 roster for the upcoming Five Nations tournament in Piešťany, Slovakia, and among the seven blueliners selected, one name stands out: Blanar. The youngest defenseman on the squad, Blanar will suit up from November 5–9 as the Czechs face off against top-tier competition from Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, and host Slovakia. His inclusion signals growing confidence in his development trajectory—and sets the stage for an international test against some of Europe’s best.

Blanar snapped a six-game scoring drought in style on Saturday, picking up the primary assist on the power-play game-winner as HV71 rolled to a 6–2 victory over IF Malmö. The 18-year-old blueliner now has two goals and three assists through nine games this season and continues to log heavy minutes on the top defensive pairing while spending time on the club’s first power-play unit.

Rogle BK surged past HV71 with a decisive 7–3 victory on Sunday, breaking open a tightly contested matchup with a stunning second-period sequence. Deadlocked at 3–3 late in the frame, HV71 unraveled with 1:36 remaining, surrendering two goals in just 12 seconds as Rogle seized a 5–3 lead heading into the intermission. HV71’s push to equalize in the third saw defenseman Blanar activated on the attack, but the gamble didn’t pay off. Rogle capitalized on the open ice, netting three goals with Blanar on the ice to put the game out of reach. While the blueliner wasn’t solely responsible for the collapse, the final stretch underscored HV71’s defensive vulnerabilities under pressure.

Kirill Yemelyanov – Loko Yaroslav – MHL

Loko continued its run atop the Gold Division with a 4–2 victory over Omskie Yastrevy on Monday, improving to an impressive 13-1-1 through 15 games. The club remains in a heated battle despite having just one regulation loss and one overtime setback on the season. Yemelyanov was held off the scoresheet in the win. He registered two shots on goal and logged 19:27 of ice time, but struggled in the faceoff circle, winning just 3 of 11 draws. He finished the night with a minus-1 rating.

Loko skated to a 3–1 victory over Nizhny Novgorod on Wednesday, powered in part by a slick second-period powerplay marker. With just 30 seconds left in the frame, Yemelyanov delivered a highlight-reel assist to extend Loko’s lead to 3–0. Moving from the net front to the left post to make himself a pass option, Yemelyanov corralled a pass, shifted from backhand to forehand, and threaded a pinpoint feed across the crease for a tap-in finish — a sequence that showcased vision, poise and precision.

Lokomotiv rolled to another win on Friday, dispatching Mamonty Ugry 4–2 in a confident showing. While the team found the back of the net with ease, forward Yemelyanov remained quiet on the scoresheet. He was held without a shot on goal, recorded a single blocked shot and one hit, but showed strength in the circle, winning 9 of 12 draws. As the season progresses, finding a rhythm offensively will be key for the young centerman to elevate his impact.

William Zellers, – University of North Dakota

North Dakota dropped its second straight contest Friday night, falling 5–2 to Clarkson in a game that exposed defensive lapses. Zellers provided a bright spot on the power play, ripping home his second goal of the season with a blistering shot from the right faceoff dot. The puck was off his stick in a flash, leaving the Clarkson netminder little chance. Despite the highlight-reel tally, Zellers finished a game-worst minus-3, with two shots on goal and 16:16 of ice time.

North Dakota flipped the script on Saturday, grinding out a 1–0 victory in the rematch to split the weekend series. While Zellers didn’t factor into the game’s lone goal, the forward was a constant presence in the offensive zone, leading all skaters with five shots on goal across 14:12 of ice time. Through six games, Zellers paces North Dakota in total shots with 20 and sits third in team scoring. The volume is there—now the challenge is converting chances into production as the season rolls on.

Casper Nassen – Miami (Ohio)

What a difference a year makes. Miami pushed its season-opening win streak to five games on Friday, edging Lindenwood 5–4 in overtime to stay perfect out of the gate. While the RedHawks found the scoresheet early and often, third-line winger Nassen was held without a point. Still, the sophomore contributed in other areas, registering three shots on goal, finishing plus-1, and logging 16:50 of ice time in the win

Miami continued its early-season surge on Saturday, edging Lindenwood 5–4 in overtime for the second consecutive night and pushing its unbeaten streak to six games. With the win, the RedHawks have already eclipsed last season’s win total, signaling a promising turnaround. It was a subdued outing for Nassen, who logged 14:33 of ice time but finished with a clean stat line—zero points, penalties, or shots on goal—as Miami leaned on its top scorers to secure the sweep.

James Hagens, Oskar Jellvik, Andre Gasseau, Dean Letourneau, Kristian Kostadinski, Will Moore – Boston College

Boston College endured a rough outing Friday night, falling 7–3 to Denver and slipping to 2-2-1 on the season. The Eagles struck first courtesy of Andre Gasseau, who netted his first of the year to open the scoring. Hagens added his third of the campaign midway through the third, cutting the deficit to 5–3 and extending his point streak to four games. Letourneau matched that streak with an assist, while Will Moore also chipped in with a helper in the loss.

Several Boston College skaters turned in mixed performances during Friday’s 7–3 loss to Denver. Hagens led the team with five shots on goal and went 8-for-16 in the faceoff circle, but finished a team-low minus-4 across 18:00 of ice time. Gasseau added three shots and logged 15:28, ending the night minus-3. Letourneau remained steady with an even rating, five shots, and a 9-for-15 mark on draws in 17:41. Moore was held without a shot and posted a minus-1 in 13:39, while Kostadinski recorded zeroes across the board in 8:54 of action.

Oskar Jellvik was sidelined for the fourth straight game Friday, a concerning trend for the senior forward whose injury-shortened campaign last year had already set the stage for a critical bounce-back season. With professional aspirations looming at year’s end, Jellvik’s start has been anything but ideal. The good news he has been skating and practiced on the weekend.

If you missed my article on Dean Letourneau last week, you can find it here.

Beckett Hendrickson – University of Minnesota

Hendrickson continues to skate on the top line however; Minnesota fell 3-0 to Minnesota-Duluth Friday. Hendrickson had zeroes across the board with 14:28 time on ice.

Minnesota couldn’t reverse its fortunes in Saturday’s rematch, falling 4–1 to Minnesota-Duluth to close out a tough weekend. Forward Hendrickson picked up an assist on the Gophers’ lone goal, continuing to show flashes of his relentless motor and high-end compete level. He logged 14:40 of ice time, registered two shots on goal, and finished with an even rating. Through eight games, Hendrickson has tallied one goal and four assists—a solid start, but there’s room for growth in the scoring column, especially when skating alongside top-tier talent. His energy and tenacity remain assets, but converting chances will be key as the season progresses.

Chris Pelosi, Elliott Groenewold – Quinnipiac University

In non-conference action Tuesday night, Quinnipiac skated past Holy Cross 4-1 and improving to 4-4-4 on the season. Pelosi and Groenewold were held off the scoresheet, but it wasn’t for lack of effort. Pelosi registered 4 shots on goal, went 50% in the faceoff circle (4 for 8) and logged 17:44 of ice time. Groenewold matched him with four shots on goal and was second among defensemen with 21:01time on ice.

Quinnipiac slipped to 4–2–1 on the season after a 4–1 setback against Merrimack on Friday night. The Bobcats briefly pulled even in the first period when Pelosi netted his third of the year on the power play, when a puck bounced off him while screening the goaltender to make it 1–1. Pelosi finished the night minus-1 with one shot on goal, winning three of nine faceoffs while logging 16:30 of ice time. Groenewold was held off the scoresheet, also posting a minus-1 with one shot and 19:38 of ice time.

Quinnipiac responded on Saturday, blanking New Hampshire 2–0 to earn a split on the weekend. Pelosi delivered the decisive blow midway through the contest, charging down the slot and burying a loose puck that eluded a crowd of sticks for his fourth goal of the season. Pelosi finished the night with a plus-1 rating, four shots on goal, and went 4-for-10 in the faceoff circle over 19:20 of ice time. On the back end, Groenewold turned in a steady performance, also posting a plus-1 while logging 19:26. He continues to be a reliable presence on the blueline, averaging just over 20 minutes per game this season.

Ryan Walsh – Cornell University

Cornell finished out their exhibition schedule with a 5-4 win over the NTDP U-18’s on Saturday. Walsh finished with a goal and an assist in the win.

Now, the real games begin this week!

Mason Langenbrunner – Harvard University

Season begins next week in Connecticut!

Jonathan Morello – Boston University

Boston University’s early-season skid continued Friday with an 8–4 loss to Connecticut, marking the Terriers’ third straight defeat. Forward Morello was held off the scoresheet for the third consecutive outing but turned in a steady performance, finishing even in plus/minus with one shot on goal. He went 5-for-11 in the faceoff circle and logged 13:01 of ice time in the setback.

Boston University halted its three-game slide on Saturday, downing the Huskies 3–1 in a bounce-back effort that showcased renewed defensive structure and timely scoring. Freshman center Morello anchored the fourth line, logging 12:45 of ice time while going 4-for-7 in the faceoff circle. Though he finished with zeroes across the stat sheet, his defensive polish continues to stand out—a trait that’s translated seamlessly from junior hockey to the NCAA level. Known for his offensive upside, Morello has yet to fully tap into his scoring potential at the collegiate level. Still, with poise beyond his years and a growing role in BU’s bottom six, there’s plenty of runway ahead for the freshman to find his stride

Philip Svedeback – Providence College

Providence moved to 1-2-1 on the season after settling for a 2–2 draw against St. Thomas on Friday night, with goaltender Philip Svedeback matching that mark in the crease. The netminder turned aside 24 of 26 shots, nudging his save percentage above the .900 mark. Despite generating 40 shots on goal, the Friars couldn’t muster enough offensive support to secure the win

Providence College bounced back in emphatic fashion Saturday, storming past St. Thomas with a 7–4 win after trailing 4–1 early. The Friars rattled off six unanswered goals to seal the comeback, sparked by a bold goaltending decision from head coach Nate Leaman. With 44 seconds left in the first period—most coaches would wait until intermission to make the change—Leaman pulled Svedeback after the senior allowed three goals on nine shots.

It was a tough outing for Svedeback, whose early-season numbers now sit at a 3.21 goals-against average and an .885 save percentage. Entering his senior campaign with pro aspirations, the margin for error is slim. His pedigree is slipping and finding consistency will be key if he hopes to earn a contract at season’s end.

Cooper Simpson

Youngstown slipped to 7-4-1 on the season after a 4–2 setback against Sioux City on Saturday, unable to generate enough offense to overcome a steady Musketeers effort. It was an unusually quiet night for forward Simpson, who was held off the scoresheet, registered just one shot on goal, and finished with a minus-2 rating. Despite the off night, Simpson remains tied for the USHL scoring lead—a testament to his early-season consistency and offensive impact. With the Phantoms looking to rebound, all eyes will be on Simpson to reignite his scoring touch.

It was a good bounce back game in the rematch as Youngstown took it 6-3 Sunday afternoon. However, Simpson did not find the scoresheet. He had 3 shots on goal and was a minus-1.

Cole Chandler – Shawinigan – QMJHL

Shawinigan surged past Sherbrooke with a 7–4 win on Friday night, pulling away in the third period to seal the victory. Chandler played a key role in the go-ahead tally early in the final frame, picking up his seventh assist of the season. The centerman finished plus-1 with one shot on goal and went 6-for-13 in the faceoff circle.

Shawinigan’s offense stayed red-hot Saturday, erupting for seven goals in a dominant 7–0 shutout over Quebec. Chandler chipped in with another assist in the matinee matchup, bringing his total to six helpers over his last seven outings. The centerman fired three shots on goal, posted a plus-2 rating, and went 4-for-10 on draws—finishing below 50% on the weekend but still holding a solid 56.5% clip on the season. Despite the steady playmaking, Chandler remains goalless in his last 10 games.

Cole Spicer – Western Michigan

Western Michigan was blanked by Michigan 4-0 on Thursday but won the rematch Friday 5-2. Spicer did not play in either game.

Providence Bruins

Providence 5 – Springfield 3

Riley Tufte powered the Providence Bruins to a 5–3 victory over Springfield on Friday night, extending their perfect start to a franchise-best five straight wins. The veteran forward was electric, notching a goal and three assists to pace the Bruins’ offense and etch his name into the club’s early-season history.

It took less than two minutes for the Bruins to strike. At 1:57 of the opening frame, Tufte threaded a pass to Brett Harrison, whose touch redirected to Dans Locmelis. The rookie forward made no mistake, slipping a low shot under the pad to give Providence the early edge. The goal stood as the lone tally of a tightly contested first period

Tufte doubled Providence’s lead early in the second, slipping a Harrison feed through the five-hole just 3:04 into the period. The Bruins kept pressing, and with 7:47 left in the frame, Patrick Brown capitalized on a loose puck in front, chipping it home for a 3–0 advantage. Tufte and Billy Sweezey picked up the helpers on the play. Springfield finally broke through with 2:24 remaining, trimming the deficit to 3–1 heading into the second intermission.

Springfield came out flying in the third, striking twice in the opening 2:36 to erase a three-goal deficit and knot the game at 3–3. But with the clock winding down, Fabian Lysell delivered the dagger. The speedy winger chipped the puck out of his own zone, won a foot race, and beat the Springfield netminder five-hole with just 1:47 remaining to reclaim the lead. Patrick Brown sealed the win with an empty-netter in the final seconds, capping a dramatic finish to Providence’s fifth straight victory.

Michael DiPietro stopped 20 of 23 shots to improve to 3-0-0 on the season.

Providence 4 – Bridgeport 1

Georgii Merkulov continued his hot streak Sunday afternoon, netting two goals to lead the Providence Bruins to a 4–1 victory over the Bridgeport Islanders. The win marks Providence’s sixth in a row, as the club maintains its early-season momentum with another strong offensive showing.

Bridgeport jumped out to a quick 1–0 lead Sunday afternoon, but Providence wasted little time responding. Less than five minutes later, while on the man advantage, Matej Blumel slid a crisp pass to Matthew Poitras just inside the Islanders’ blue line. Poitras wasted no time, threading a feed to Merkulov, who buried the puck just inside the post to level the score.

The deadlock held until the 8:26 mark of the second period, when Providence finally broke through. Brown unleashed a wrist shot that ricocheted off the back glass, landing perfectly for Brett Harrison, who was stationed near the post and ready. Harrison made no mistake, burying the rebound for his first goal of the season. Tufte, continuing his strong stretch of play, picked up the secondary assist on the sequence, adding to his growing point total. The goal gave Providence the momentum it needed to take control of the game.

Providence wasted no time building momentum in the final frame, as Merkulov netted his second goal of the game just 32 seconds into the third period to push the lead to 3–1. Merkulov pounced on a rebound at the top of the crease and deftly flipped it home for his fourth of the season. Blumel picked up his second assist of the afternoon on the play, continuing his strong offensive showing as the Bruins tightened their grip on the contest.

Frederic Brunet closed out the scoring with an empty net goal, his second of the season with the lone assist going to Sweezey. Simon Zajicek stopped 23 of 24 shots to improve to 3-0-0 on the season.

Here’s a look at the Providence Bruins leaders. You will notice a column called “Benchrates” This is provided by our friends at Benchrates. Created by a retired hockey player, Benchrates has created an algorithm that computes values in real time. The value you see is the cap hit value they’ve earned this season to date. Give them a look and check out their site.

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