NOTE: Because of issues uploading stats from HockeyDB, I have switched to Quant Hockey. This should not affect you in any way. Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo squared off against Vashek Blanar and HV71 on Wednesday and came away with a 5–1 victory. Pettersson added a late power‑play marker to makeContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 15, 2026”
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Summary Sunday February 15, 2026
Let’s get this out of the way at the top: a report surfaced last week suggesting the Boston Bruins and Dallas Stars were frontrunners to acquire defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks. However, I can say with complete certainty that, prior to the Olympic break, the only discussion that occurred was a general exchangeContinue reading “Summary Sunday February 15, 2026”
Is Michael DiPietro Ready For the NHL?
With Brandon Bussi finding recent success in Carolina—context aside—a portion of the Bruins fan base has begun pounding the table for Don Sweeney and Marco Sturm to give Michael DiPietro a look at the NHL level as the backup to Jeremy Swayman. But is he ready for that step? I’ve followed his career since hisContinue reading “Is Michael DiPietro Ready For the NHL?”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 8, 2026
Teammates James Hagens and Andre Gasseau of Boston College and Chris Pelosi of Quinnipiac were named semi-finalists for the Walter Brown Award, awarded to the top U.S. born D-1 hockey player in New England. There are 25 players remaining for contention. Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell The U-20 Nationell had an offContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 8, 2026”
Summary Sunday: February 8, 2026
The Insiders told us that the Olympic Freeze would serve as the first of two trade deadlines this season, but as usual, the (massive) buildup outpaced the action. We hear that line every time, and once again, little materialized. Beyond the Artemi Panarin deal and the Nick Bjugstad move, it was largely status quo acrossContinue reading “Summary Sunday: February 8, 2026”
What Should the Bruins Do When the Olympic Break Is Over?
Bruins general manager Don Sweeney faces a pivotal stretch, and the decisions in front of him are anything but straightforward. With his responsibilities for assembling Team Canada now wrapped, he can finally exhale—settling in to watch the Olympic Games while turning his attention back to the complex choices awaiting him in Boston. There will beContinue reading “What Should the Bruins Do When the Olympic Break Is Over?”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 1, 2026
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo defeated Sodertalje SK 4-2 Saturday. Pettersson was not involved in the scoring and was a plus-1. Vaxjo defeated Vasteras IK 5-1 on Sunday morning. Pettersson scored his fourth goal of the season midway through the second period. He finished a plus-2. Vashek Blanar – HV71 –Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 1, 2026”
Summary Sunday: February 1, 2026
The Olympic break is looming, and around the league it’s being treated like an unofficial first trade deadline. With front offices weighing roster tweaks and contenders eyeing upgrades, the rumor mill has kicked into overdrive. Insiders are firing off reports at a rapid pace — and as is often the case this time of year,Continue reading “Summary Sunday: February 1, 2026”
Wednesday Mailbag: January 28, 2026
This mailbag stems from a particularly compelling question I received about Dean Letourneau — one that felt worth unpacking in a broader conversation. With that in mind, I opened the floor for your questions. A brief note before we begin: several questions were originally quite lengthy, so they’ve been streamlined for clarity and flow. MikeContinue reading “Wednesday Mailbag: January 28, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 25, 2026
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Liam Pettersson spent a game with Kungalvs IK in the HockeyEttan league – Sweden’s equivalent to the ECHL last week, scoring a goal in his only game. Vaxjo fell 3–2 to Frolunda HC on Saturday morning, though they continue to hold onto a precarious playoff position. PetterssonContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 25, 2026”
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