Thank you for submitting your questions. I’ve reviewed them carefully and will now do my best to provide thoughtful, informed responses. Liz asks: Why did the Bruins place Elias Lindholm on injured reserve? Shouldn’t he be on LTIR given that he will miss significant time? Answer: Thanks for the question, Liz—this one comes up everyContinue reading “Wednesday Mailbag November 12, 2025”
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Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 9, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell The U20 Nationell is on pause for IIHF Tournaments taking place. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell The Five-Nations Under-20 tournament opened with a strong statement from Czechia, who rolled to a 5-2 win on Thursday. Blanar chipped in with a power-play assist on Czechia’s fifthContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 9, 2025”
Summary Sunday: Boston Bruins Notes, Storylines and Rumors: November 9, 2025
Last week’s inaugural article drew an overwhelmingly positive response, with plenty of messages urging a follow-up—so here we are. There’s always something worth unpacking, and with the conversation rolling, it felt only right to keep it going. Here’s hoping this edition resonates just as strongly. Elliotte Friedman stirred the Bruins rumor mill (again) this weekContinue reading “Summary Sunday: Boston Bruins Notes, Storylines and Rumors: November 9, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 2, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Pettersson missed both Vaxjo games last week. The U20 Nationell is off until November 12. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell Vashek Blanar turned in a standout performance Friday with a goal and 2 assists, but it wasn’t enough to lift HV71 past Rogle BK inContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 2, 2025”
Summary Sunday: Boston Bruins Notes, Storylines and Rumors
On the last week’s edition of Hockey Night in Canada, Elliotte Friedman weighed in on the Pavel Zacha situation again, noting that the Bruins are in a strong negotiating position. “I think the Bruins are in a really good spot here in the sense that they don’t have to do anything. The price is big.Continue reading “Summary Sunday: Boston Bruins Notes, Storylines and Rumors”
Roster Announced for Team CHL Ahead of 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
Back in August, I highlighted the significance of the 2026 NHL Draft for the Boston Bruins, particularly in the lead-up to the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Now, the next marquee event on the scouting calendar is here: the USA/CHL Prospects Challenge. This two-game showcase will pit the CHL’s top draft-eligible talent against the U.S. National TeamContinue reading “Roster Announced for Team CHL Ahead of 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge”
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 sevenContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 26, 2025”
Dean Letourneau Is Challenging the Fast-Food Mentality That’s Creeping into Player Development
Increasingly, society is shifting more and more toward a fast-paced, instant-gratification mindset—where immediacy is expected, and any delay is perceived as a flaw. A fast-food mentality. In the world of player development, there’s no such thing as a straight line. Growth is unpredictable, progress uneven, and timelines vary from one athlete to the next. ExpectingContinue reading “Dean Letourneau Is Challenging the Fast-Food Mentality That’s Creeping into Player Development”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 19, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo defeated Rogle BK 3-2 on Wednesday, still with no sign of Pettersson. They have 9 days off until their next game. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell Blanar’s pointless streak reached 5 games as HV71 were blanked by Sodertalje SK 2-0 on Saturday. It isContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 19, 2025”
Is it to Early to Revisit the Brandon Carlo Trade?
Absolutely—it’s a yes. But that hasn’t stopped the fanbase from buzzing since the very first puck drop in exhibition. X (formerly Twitter) has been ablaze with questions, hot takes, and passionate debates from both fanbases, proving once again that hockey fans never miss a beat. At last season’s trade deadline, the Bruins made waves byContinue reading “Is it to Early to Revisit the Brandon Carlo Trade?”
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