Takeaways From the Prospects Challenge

The Boston Bruins prospects finished a three-game series at the Prospects Challenge in Buffalo. However, not all of them participated. Thirteen prospects are currently in the NCAA, and three others are in the USHL, aiming to play in the NCAA. As a result, the Bruins had to invite 11 additional players to fill the gapsContinue reading “Takeaways From the Prospects Challenge”

Boston Bruins 2024-2025 Preseason Prospect Update: Part Two

If you regularly read this blog, you’re likely familiar with the chart below. For those who are seeing it for the first time, I use this chart to assess whether a player is meeting their expectations production wise. Scoring points is not the only indicator of success. For example, you wouldn’t expect a strong defensiveContinue reading “Boston Bruins 2024-2025 Preseason Prospect Update: Part Two”

Bruins Announce Rookie Camp Roster

The Boston Bruins unveiled their rookie camp roster today, and as expected, nearly a dozen invitations were extended. This is largely because NCAA players cannot take part now that classes have started. I considered that the Bruins might take Matthew Poitras to the Prospects Challenge in Buffalo this weekend, wanting him to gain some playingContinue reading “Bruins Announce Rookie Camp Roster”

Boston Bruins 2024-2025 Preseason Prospect Update: Part One

We are gearing up for another season of coverage on Boston Bruins prospects. There’s no better moment to share my insights as players start to join their teams and leagues worldwide for the beginning of training camps. Every offseason, I start with the chart below. It helps me monitor the players during the season andContinue reading “Boston Bruins 2024-2025 Preseason Prospect Update: Part One”

Bruins Prospect Cole Spicer Pauses Hockey Career

Boston Bruins 2022 draft pick Cole Spicer told Matt Wellens of the Duluth New Tribune that he won’t be playing hockey “for the foreseeable future.” “I need to figure out some personal and mental stuff first.” Spicer added, “Right now, I need to take a step away and figure a couple things out.” He toldContinue reading “Bruins Prospect Cole Spicer Pauses Hockey Career”

Getting to Know Loke Johansson

With their final pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Boston Bruins again addressed a need on the blueline by selecting 6’3”, 214-pound defenceman Loke Johansson. Johansson, born in late 2005, is among the older first-time draft-eligible players in his draft class. Having observed him while following Casper Nassen and Kristian Kostadinski in theContinue reading “Getting to Know Loke Johansson”

Getting to Know Jonathan Morello

With the 154th pick the Bruins selected Jonathan Morello from the Ontario Junior Hockey League. For me, he was a top-100 player in the draft and the third best skater. Morello is a well-rounded player who excels in all areas of the game, particularly in his commitment to defensive duties. Positioned like a third defensemanContinue reading “Getting to Know Jonathan Morello”

Getting to Know Elliott Groenewold

It began with a trade. The Bruins sent the 122nd pick and Jakub Lauko to the Minnesota Wild for the 110th pick while also re-acquiring Vinni Lettieri. The Bruins addressed an organizational need and selected life-long Bruins fan, 6’2” defenceman Elliott Groenewold. Groenewold is a mature defensive defenceman at this point. He takes care ofContinue reading “Getting to Know Elliott Groenewold”

Getting to Know Dean Letourneau

With the 25th overall pick at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Boston Bruins selected 6’7” center Dean Letourneau from St Andrew’s College. Letourneau is committed to Boston College for the 2024-2015 season and the Bruins will hold his rights until August 15, 2028. Season Team League GP G A PTS PIM 2021/22 Renfrew WolvesContinue reading “Getting to Know Dean Letourneau”

Boston Bruins Offseason Prospect Update Part 4: Your Questions

PART 1                                                                   PART 2                                                                                 PART 3 Mike has four questions: Lysell- interesting first half of the season, was called out, then showed marked improvement from what I can tell. What are the next steps for him to make that final push/jump? I maintained my belief in Fabian Lysell, and bluntly put, I thought he neededContinue reading “Boston Bruins Offseason Prospect Update Part 4: Your Questions”