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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Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 2, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Pettersson missed both Vaxjo games last week. The U20 Nationell is off until November 12. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell Vashek Blanar turned in a standout performance Friday with a goal and 2 assists, but it wasn’t enough to lift HV71 past Rogle BK inContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 2, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 26, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Pettersson has yet to return to action, missing a pair of games last week. He has now missed 9 consecutive games. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell Czechia has unveiled its Under-20 roster for the upcoming Five Nations tournament in Piešťany, Slovakia, and among the sevenContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 26, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 19, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo defeated Rogle BK 3-2 on Wednesday, still with no sign of Pettersson. They have 9 days off until their next game. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell Blanar’s pointless streak reached 5 games as HV71 were blanked by Sodertalje SK 2-0 on Saturday. It isContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 19, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 28, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – J20 Nationell Vaxjo defeated Linkoping HC 4-1 on Tuesday and they did it without Pettersson who missed his second game. Pettersson missed his third consecutive game on Saturday as Vaxjo faced off against Frolunda HC and fell 6-2. With a record of 2-3-1, Vaxjo needs him in the lineup.Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 28, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 14, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell The U20 Nationell season kicked off Saturday with Vaxjo making a strong statement in their opener, cruising past the Malmo Redhawks with a 4–1 win. Pettersson—arguably the most overlooked name from June’s draft—got things rolling midway through the first period, giving Vaxjo an early 1–0 edge. TheContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 14, 2025”
The Upcoming Providence Bruins Season Has as Many Questions as the Big Club
It’s a debate that’s lingered for years: is the AHL a proving ground for prospects or a business built around winning? The truth, whether fans embrace it or not, lies somewhere in between. Development and results aren’t mutually exclusive—they’re two sides of the same coin. Fans will passionately debate—often deep into the night—whether Providence shouldContinue reading “The Upcoming Providence Bruins Season Has as Many Questions as the Big Club”
Boston Bruins End of Season Prospect Report: Part Three
This is the part some have you been waiting for: My Rankings. To be eligible for the list, a player must have been drafted by the Bruins, signed as a free agent, or acquired via trade. While they don’t need to be on an NHL contract, those on AHL-only deals who weren’t originally drafted byContinue reading “Boston Bruins End of Season Prospect Report: Part Three”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 6, 2025
Dans Locmelis Locmelis signed his entry level contract beginning next season and is with Providence on an ATO for the remainder of this season. Mason Langenbrunner Harvard announced on Thursday that Mason Langenbrunner has been named captain of the squad for the 2025-2026 season. Well, co-captain. What makes this announcement intriguing is that until theContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 6, 2025”
Is Brett Harrison a Prospect That Still Has a Chance?
Brett Harrison, born on June 7, 2003, in London, Ontario, was once a name to watch for the Boston Bruins. Standing at 6’2″ and weighing 190 pounds, Harrison plays as a center and left winger for the Providence Bruins, and is best known for his shot. Early Career and Development Harrison’s journey began with theContinue reading “Is Brett Harrison a Prospect That Still Has a Chance?”