Previous drafts: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. What constitutes a successful draft or a failing draft? The hockey community looks at NHL games played to determine success, although some choose to look at 100 games as successful while others look at 200 games. Fans in droves prefer to look at stats. Harman DayalContinue reading “A Look Back at Don Sweeney’s Draft History: 2022”
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Boston Bruins Offseason Prospect Update Part 3: The Rankings
PART 1 PART 2 The Boston Bruins prospect rankings are criticized for lacking top-tier prospects, attributed to their consistent competitiveness leading to low draft positions and trading high picks to pursue Stanley Cup victories. Building a championship-quality roster requires a variety of players. Despite lacking top prospects, the Bruins have a strong prospect pool forContinue reading “Boston Bruins Offseason Prospect Update Part 3: The Rankings”
Boston Bruins Offseason Prospect Update: Part 1
The offseason has begun, and this is the first article in a series of four focusing on Boston Bruins prospects outside the AHL and the season just completed. Those of you that are regular readers here may remember this chart. This is what it looked like in the preseason: The chart shows my assessment ofContinue reading “Boston Bruins Offseason Prospect Update: Part 1”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 12, 2024
On Tuesday, the Latvian Ice Hockey Federation officially announced that Dans Locmelis has been selected for the 2024 Latvian Men’s National Team for the IIHF Men’s World Championships taking place from May 10 to 26. Locmelis will be playing alongside two former Bruins, Eduards Tralmaks and Kaspars Daugavins. Two Bruins prospects were chosen in theContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 12, 2024”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 4, 2024
In Tuesday action, Linkoping defeated Oskarshamn in SHL action by a score of 6-3. It was not a good day for Jonathan Myrenberg as he left the game with an injury and only played 8:59. There was no immediate status report on the injury. In the NCAA, Northeastern defeated Boston University 4-3. Ty Gallagher didContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 4, 2024”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 21, 2024
The Swift Current Broncos dropped a 5-2 decision to the Medicine Hat Tigers in WHL action on Tuesday. Reid Dyck stopped 19 of 24 shots in the loss as he works his way back from a 2-month layoff due to injury. I would say he would like two of the goals back. His rebound controlContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 21, 2024”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 7, 2024
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”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 31, 2023
Happy New Year! I hope that everyone had a safe and happy holiday season and that the new year brings you and your family plenty more joy and happiness. 2023 was a productive year here and I hope to bring you plenty more for 2024 and hope that you will come along for the ride!Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 31, 2023”
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”