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”
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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”
Hlinka – Gretzky Cup: Final Thoughts
Before the tournament kicked off, I wrote about how it is the beginning of the 2026 NHL Draft year and how the Boston Bruins appeared poised for another impressive draft performance, building on their success from 2025. For players, fans and country, it is about winning so a big congratulations to the Team USA playersContinue reading “Hlinka – Gretzky Cup: Final Thoughts”
Hlinka-Gretzky Cup is the Start of the 2026 Draft Year; Bruins Poised for Another Strong Draft
The Hlinka-Gretzky Cup serves as the unofficial kickoff to the 2026 NHL Entry Draft season. Unlike its counterpart, the IIHF World Junior Championship Under-18, all eligible draft prospects born in 2008 can take part if asked. The WJC U-18 takes place from late April to early May, often overlapping with league play and playoffs forContinue reading “Hlinka-Gretzky Cup is the Start of the 2026 Draft Year; Bruins Poised for Another Strong Draft”
Grading the Boston Bruins’ 2025 NHL Draft Class: A New Era Begins
The 2025 NHL Draft marked a pivotal moment for the Boston Bruins. With a rare top-10 pick and a clear need to replenish their prospect pipeline, General Manager Don Sweeney and his scouting team approached the draft with a blend of urgency and optimism. The result? A seven-player haul that could reshape the franchise’s future.Continue reading “Grading the Boston Bruins’ 2025 NHL Draft Class: A New Era Begins”
Getting to Know Bruins Sixth Round Pick Kirill Yemelyanov
Kirill Yemelyanov’s journey from the icy rinks of Irkutsk, Russia, to the radar of NHL scouts is a story on its own. He has high hockey IQ, and a skill set that continued to evolve with. Born on January 8, 2007, Yemelyanov has emerged as one of the more intriguing European prospects eligible for theContinue reading “Getting to Know Bruins Sixth Round Pick Kirill Yemelyanov”
Getting to Know Bruins Fifth Round Pick Cole Chandler
Let’s begin with another trade. The 108th pick the Bruins acquired from the Montreal Canadiens was then sent to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a fourth-round pick at the 2026 Draft. Their next pick was in the fifth round, 133rd overall and they selected center Cole Chandler from Shawinigan of the QMJHL. Growing up inContinue reading “Getting to Know Bruins Fifth Round Pick Cole Chandler”
Getting to Know Bruins Fourth Round Pick Vashek Blanar
You know when a team doesn’t have a picture of a player to post on social media, you’re going to have most fans asking “who”? Born in the United States as Vashek Richards, he moved to Czechia and began going by Blanar. Like most fans, I have nothing on Blanar. He played in the J18Continue reading “Getting to Know Bruins Fourth Round Pick Vashek Blanar”
Getting to Know Bruins Third Round Pick Cooper Simpson
The Bruins originally held the 69th overall pick in the third round, but a trade with their archrival Montreal Canadiens saw them move the pick for Montreal’s 79th (3rd round) pick and 108th (4th round) pick that Montreal had previously acquired from the Detroit Red Wings. The Bruins then used the 79th pick to selectContinue reading “Getting to Know Bruins Third Round Pick Cooper Simpson”
Getting to Know Bruins Second Round Pick Liam Pettersson
With their second pick of the second round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Boston Bruins selected from the Vaxjo Lakers of the J20 Nationell, Liam Pettersson. Liam Pettersson’s rise through the ranks of Swedish hockey has been a steady climb, marked by skill, maturity, and a growing reputation as one of the moreContinue reading “Getting to Know Bruins Second Round Pick Liam Pettersson”
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