Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – J20 Nationell Pettersson missed his sixth consecutive game in Vaxjo’s 4-2 win over Frolunda on Saturday. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – J20 Nationell HV71 dropped a 4–2 decision to Farjestad BK on Saturday. Blanar, skating on the top defensive pair, was held without a point and finished minus-1 whileContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 12, 2025”
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Dissecting the Bruins Cap For 2025-26 and Beyond
The Boston Bruins have officially unveiled their opening night lineup for the 2025–26 NHL season. Love it or loathe it, the debates can rage on in the chat forums. For now, let’s focus on what this roster means for the salary cap—both in the short term and down the road. To start, this year’s NHLContinue reading “Dissecting the Bruins Cap For 2025-26 and Beyond”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 5, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – J20 Nationell Vaxjo defeated Vasteras IK 4-2 on Saturday but Pettersson missed yet another game. On Sunday, Vaxjo defeated Sodertalje SK 6-1. Still no sign of Pettersson. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – J20 Nationell Blanar was called up once again to fill in on the big club in theContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 5, 2025”
Frederic Brunet: Future NHL Defenseman
In the abbreviated 2020–21 campaign, I caught a few games featuring Frederic Brunet with the Rimouski Oceanic in the QMJHL. It marked his initial year of eligibility for the NHL Entry Draft. However, Brunet went undrafted and would re-enter the draft for 2022. I caught several more of his games during the 2021–22 season andContinue reading “Frederic Brunet: Future NHL Defenseman”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 28, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – J20 Nationell Vaxjo defeated Linkoping HC 4-1 on Tuesday and they did it without Pettersson who missed his second game. Pettersson missed his third consecutive game on Saturday as Vaxjo faced off against Frolunda HC and fell 6-2. With a record of 2-3-1, Vaxjo needs him in the lineup.Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 28, 2025”
First Three Players Named to Team CHL Roster for 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) and Member Leagues — the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) — are proud to announce the first three players named to Team CHL’s roster for the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, set for November 25 at Calgary’s ScotiabankContinue reading “First Three Players Named to Team CHL Roster for 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 21, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – J20 Nationell Vaxjo squared off against Vashek Blanar and HV71 on Friday but fell short, dropping the contest 4–2. That’s strike one for Växjö. Strike two: Pettersson was absent from the lineup, and as of now, there’s no official word on whether it’s due to injury. *Special note: IContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 21, 2025”
Wednesday Mailbag: Preseason
Here we go! With the Prospects Challenge and rookie camp now in the rearview, the main training camp kicks off today. As anticipation builds for the upcoming season, questions abound—about the rookies, the prospects, and what lies ahead. That’s why I’ve opened up this mailbag: to dive into your questions and share insights as bestContinue reading “Wednesday Mailbag: Preseason”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 14, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell The U20 Nationell season kicked off Saturday with Vaxjo making a strong statement in their opener, cruising past the Malmo Redhawks with a 4–1 win. Pettersson—arguably the most overlooked name from June’s draft—got things rolling midway through the first period, giving Vaxjo an early 1–0 edge. TheContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 14, 2025”
Providence Bruins Sign Jacob Perreault
The Boston Bruins appear confident in offering former first-round picks a fresh start and a chance to thrive in their system. It’s a strategy that occasionally pays off—just look at Pavel Zacha. Sometimes it doesn’t, as the cases of Max Jones and Riley Tufte suggest. Today, they added another name to the list: Jacob Perreault,Continue reading “Providence Bruins Sign Jacob Perreault”
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