Philip Svedeback was named Hockey East’s Goaltender of the Week for the week ending November 5, 2023. Svedeback stopped 48 of 49 shots he faced with one shutout and 0.48 goals against average and .980 saver percentage. On Wednesday, I’m not so sure it was the best effort on the season by the Swift CurrentContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 12, 2023”
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Has Anyone Seen Casper the Friendly Ghost?
The comic book character of the 50’s and televisions friendliest ghost from the 60’s and 70’s is not who I am really looking for. No, its Casper Nassen, the Boston Bruins 7th round pick -214th overall- at the 2023 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Do I have unrealistic expectations for the 6’4”, 205-pound right shootingContinue reading “Has Anyone Seen Casper the Friendly Ghost?”
Bruins Prospect Reid Dyck Has Taken the Next Step
When the Boston Bruins selected Swift Current Broncos goaltender Reid Dyck in the 6th round, 183rd overall at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, there was plenty of intrigue from this scribe. Many fans who aren’t invested in the Draft quickly turn to Elite Prospects or Hockey DB once a name is called. In respect toContinue reading “Bruins Prospect Reid Dyck Has Taken the Next Step”
Why Are Some Calling Fabian Lysell a Bust?
I think for some, they are eerily reminded of another first round pick by the name of Zach Senyshyn from, as you well know, the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Actually, I don’t think, I know since some have actually come out and said it. While there is one similarity, the skating, there are some differences,Continue reading “Why Are Some Calling Fabian Lysell a Bust?”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 5, 2023
The week didn’t really begin until Thursday when Linkoping defeated Oskarshamn 6-4 in SHL action. Midway through the first period, Oskarshamn built up a 3-0 lead when Linkoping switched goalies and Jesper Myrenberg came in. Yes, he is the older brother of Jonathan Myrenberg who both signed two-year contract extensions last month. Oskarshamn was ableContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 5, 2023”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 29, 2023
Chris Pelosi was named the USHL forward of the week for the week ending October 22, 2023. The Bruins 3rd round pick at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft appeared in 4 games and scored 3 times with 17 shots on goal. Two of his three goals were game winners including the OT winner on SaturdayContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 29, 2023”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 22, 2023
On Monday, McKeen’s Hockey released their top-10 candidates for AHL Rookie of the Year for the 2023-2024 season. Mason Lohrei did not make the top-10 but was an honorable mention with the likes of Brandt Clarke, Logan Stankoven, Shane Wright and Zachary Bolduc to name a few. On Tuesday, Reid Dyck showed off his athleticismContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 22, 2023”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 15, 2023
After being loaned to Molot Perm of the VHL for 7 games, Roman Bychkov was recalled by Lokomotiv of the KHL and appeared in Monday’s 1-0 victory over Torpedo. Bychkov did not hit the scoresheet and had 10:04 TOI – all even strength – as the seventh defenceman to dress. Tuesday was not kind toContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 15, 2023”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 8, 2023
On Wednesday, Roman Bychkov scored his first goal (and the game winner) in any league (MHL, VHL, KHL) since December of 2020 when he notched one for Buran Yaroslavl in the VHL. Things have just not gone well for Bychkov since the Bruins drafted him in the fifth round, 154th overall at the 2019 NHLContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 8, 2023”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 1, 2023
On Tuesday, Jonathan Myrenberg played arguably his best game of the young SHL season. For the second consecutive game he played over 20 minutes – 20:56 – after averaging just over 14 in his first 3 games. The boost in confidence is markedly noticeable as he used his skating, stick handling, smarts and vision timeContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 1, 2023”
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