On Wednesday, the London Knights were at home and defeated the Erie Otters by a score of 5-1. Jackson Edward did not factor in the scoring, but something I have to get off my chest. With the Knights leading 1-0 thanks to a goal 10 seconds into the game, Edward crosschecked an opponent from behindContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 7, 2024”
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Boston Bruins Mid Season Prospect Update: Part Two
In the event that you missed Part One of this series, you can find that here. Back in the early preseason, I provided something for you that you won’t find on any prospect coverage. A production forecast for each prospect. Now, some of you may scoff at the idea and that’s okay. It has doneContinue reading “Boston Bruins Mid Season Prospect Update: Part Two”
Boston Bruins Mid Season Prospect Update: Part One
With the Holiday season fast approaching, we’ve reached the unofficial half-way point of the season when it comes to Boston Bruins prospects. This is part one of a series of updates to come your way in the coming days. Each season I have been doing this, I gave you what I call “prospect chances”. ThatContinue reading “Boston Bruins Mid Season Prospect Update: Part One”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 3, 2023
In SHL action on Tuesday, Linkoping dropped a 2-0 decision to Frolunda dropping them to 9th place in the SHL standings with an 8-3-8-3 record (3-2-1-point system). Jonathan Myrenberg had zeroes across the board in this game with 17:09 TOI. Myrenberg is on pace to hit the preseason targets I had set for him. ThenContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 3, 2023”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 19, 2023
Controversy surrounded the Swift Current Broncos before their Tuesday night matchup against the Medicine Hat Tigers. And interim coach Taras McEwan called it the best complete game of the season. We’ll agree to disagree. While they won on the scoreboard 6-3, they were outshot 37-25. If not for goaltender Reid Dyck, this game could haveContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 19, 2023”
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?”
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”