At the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Boston Bruins made a pair of early bets on offensive upside, selecting Fabian Lysell 21st overall in the first round and Brett Harrison 85th overall in the third. Both picks signaled a commitment to speed and/or skill as the organization looked to bolster its forward depth. At theContinue reading “Two Draft Picks, Two NHL Talents, Two Different Directions, One Huge Question Mark”
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Summary Sunday: November 16, 2025
On this week’s episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, insider Elliotte Friedman reported that multiple teams are already expressing interest in forward David Kampf, whose contract was recently terminated by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Among the early suitors, Friedman identified the Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins as teams monitoring Kampf’s availability. I am told theContinue reading “Summary Sunday: November 16, 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”
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”
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?”
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”
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”
Which Bruins Are Waiver Exempt for 2025-2026?
There’s been some online debate about whether Matej Blumel—and a few others—are waiver exempt heading into the 2025–26 NHL season. Let’s break it down and try to set the record straight. The key factor in determining a player’s waiver exemption status is the age at which he signed his NHL entry-level contract. That age setsContinue reading “Which Bruins Are Waiver Exempt for 2025-2026?”
2025-26 Should Be a Season of Experiments for the Boston Bruins
Help is on the way, but don’t expect it overnight. James Hagens could make his debut as early as spring 2026, bringing a fresh spark to the lineup. Two additional first-round draft picks are slated to be selected in June 2026—assuming the Bruins make the smart move. Meanwhile, Fraser Minten and Matthew Poitras are projectedContinue reading “2025-26 Should Be a Season of Experiments for the Boston Bruins”
Draft Picks Rights Set to Expire for NCAA Players on August 15.
August 15 marks the deadline for NHL teams to sign players they’ve drafted that took the NCAA route. If those players remain unsigned by that date, they become free agents eligible to sign with any team. Even if those players have signed an AHL contract, they will still become unrestricted free agents at the NHLContinue reading “Draft Picks Rights Set to Expire for NCAA Players on August 15.”
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