After a stellar freshman season with Harvard in 2019-2020, when he tallied 10 goals and 12 assists in 31 games, John Farinacci’s development was stymied by the COVID pandemic, which caused players to lose most of the following year of competition. Farinacci entered the 2022-2023 season aiming to refine his skills. In just 19 gamesContinue reading “John Farinacci Has a Solid First-Year Pro Season”
Category Archives: Prospects
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 7, 2024
Reid Dyck was named Giuseppe WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending March 31, 2024. The three-time recipient of the honor and February Goaltender of the Month was 2-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and .954 save percentage in his first two career playoff games. On Wednesday, the Swift Current Broncos got offContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 7, 2024”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 31, 2024
I have to clear up some Kristian Kostadinski news. Yes, he was listed on Frolunda’s roster for their SHL playoff matchup against Leksand on March 24, but he did not play. He does not have an SHL contract. Frolunda owns his SHL rights and they were short one of their seven defencemen for the gameContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 31, 2024”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 24, 2024
The Boston Bruins signed goaltender Michael DiPietro to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 in the NHL and $200,000 in the AHL. The deal marks a substantial raise from his previous AHL salary of $80,000 and comes after the signing of Ryan Bischel. On Wednesday, the J20 Nationell Slutspel (playoffs) began and Frolunda won theContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 24, 2024”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 17, 2024
Off the ice, the Boston Bruins announced on Tuesday that they have signed NCAA free agent Drew Bavaro to an ATO for the remainder of this season and an ELC beginning with the 2024-2025 season. In case you missed it, my thoughts are here. In Tuesday’s SHL action, Linkoping lost to Orebro in a shootoutContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 17, 2024”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 10, 2024
The Canadian Hockey League announced it’s free games for the month on March and you can watch Reid Dyck on Friday March 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm ST (8:00 EDT) as the Swift Current Broncos entertain the Medicine Hat Tigers. You can find your viewing options here. The season is over for one of theContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 10, 2024”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 3, 2024
In Monday’s off ice news, Reid Dyck was named the WHL goaltender of the week for the second time in February for the week ending February 25, 2024. Dyck won his 3 starts and had a goals-against-average of 1.99 and a save percentage of .925. In bonus news, Samuel St Hilaire, who was invited toContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 3, 2024”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 25, 2024
Reid Dyck is on a roll. On Monday, he stopped 25 of 27 shots as the Swift Current Broncos defeated the Moose Jaw Warriors 5-2. Dyck won his eighth consecutive start and has helped the Broncos jump into 4th place in the WHL Eastern Conference standings. Dyck improved to 17-6-2 on the season. For comparison,Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 25, 2024”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 18, 2024
The Canadian Hockey League announced the NHL Network will be carrying games for the remainder of February as well as the Memorial Cup. On February 28, you’ll get to see Jackson Edward, some of you for the first time. So, mark your calendars and get ready. In Monday’s Beanpot action, Northeastern (upset?) defeated Boston UniversityContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 18, 2024”
Why the Bruins Should Sign Adam Mechura
Adam Mechura has played most of his hockey back in his native Czechia where he was very productive. He’s also represented Czechia internationally on several occasions. He went undrafted in both the 2021 and 2022 National Hockey League Entry Drafts. He did get an invite to the Arizona Coyotes rookie camp in 2022, but that’sContinue reading “Why the Bruins Should Sign Adam Mechura”