Author Archives: Dominic Tiano

Can the Bruins Find Help with European Free Agents?

Free agency has hit European hockey leagues and for those that haven’t well, they will very shortly. Much like signing NCAA free agents, or undrafted players as free agents, it’s another way NHL teams can look to add players to their pool at both the NHL and AHL level. The Bruins did just that withContinue reading “Can the Bruins Find Help with European Free Agents?”

Bruins Prospect Ryan Mast Named Runner Up for the Roger Neilson Memorial Award

The Ontario Hockey League announced today the top academic player award winners and the runners-up. Ryan Mast of the Sarnia Sting, selected with the 181st pick at the 2021 NHL Entry Draft was a runner up for the Roger Neilson Memorial Award. The Roger Neilson Memorial Award is named in honour of the Hall ofContinue reading “Bruins Prospect Ryan Mast Named Runner Up for the Roger Neilson Memorial Award”

Bruins Sign John Beecher; Extend Jakub Zboril

Today, the Boston Bruins announced they have signed Johnny Beecher to his Entry Level Contract while also announcing an extension to Jakub Zboril. It is believed Beecher’s deal is worth $832,500 per season with a $92,500 signing bonus for a cap hit of $925,000, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Drafted with theContinue reading “Bruins Sign John Beecher; Extend Jakub Zboril”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 14, 2022

As you are probably already aware, Fabian Lysell of the Vancouver Giants in the Western Hockey League is the only Boston Bruins prospect still playing playoff hockey at any level and all I can say is “what a playoff run it has been.” After upsetting the Everett Silvertips in the first round, the Giants beganContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 14, 2022”

Plenty of Questions Facing the Bruins in a Long Offseason

The Carolina Hurricanes eliminated the Boston Bruins on Saturday with a 3-2 victory in game seven and eliminating the Bruins from further contention for Lord Stanley’s Cup. The Bruins just could not find a way to beat the Canes in Raleigh just like the Canes could not find a way to win in Boston. ThisContinue reading “Plenty of Questions Facing the Bruins in a Long Offseason”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 8, 2022

There is only one Boston Bruins prospect remaining in the playoffs at any level and that is Fabian Lysell with the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League. For Lysell and the Giants, the week began on Monday with the Giants defeating the Everett Silvertips 6-3 and Lysell contributing to the win with 4 assists.Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 8, 2022”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 1, 2022

Let’s begin with a little bit of some business cleaning up we have to do. First off, the trade that sent Zach Senyshyn to the Ottawa Senators is now closed. The deal (Senyshyn plus the Bruins 5th round pick in 2022 for Josh Brown and a conditional 7th round pick) was for a 7th roundContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 1, 2022”

Bring on the Canes!

Well, it’s not exactly set in stone yet, but it’s looking more and more likely that the Boston Bruins will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals to open the National Hockey League Playoffs. Here’s what we know for a fact: The Florida Panthers have clinched top spot in the Eastern Conference andContinue reading “Bring on the Canes!”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 24, 2022

With the European leagues and the NCAA finished for this year, it’s all about the WHL, OHL and USHL playoffs and this is where you want to see your Boston Bruins Prospects – playing meaningful playoff hockey. As an organization and a fan, you want to see how these players perform under pressure and thereContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 24, 2022”