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?”
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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 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 Prospect Update: Preseason
As we get set for another season of Boston Bruins prospects from around the world, I thought it would be good to start with my preseason outlook and expectations. Let’s begin by looking at what I call my “chances” chart. Here, I determine what I believe the chances are of each prospect reaching a certainContinue reading “Boston Bruins Prospect Update: Preseason”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 28, 2023
All that remains of Bruins prospects for the 2022-2023 is the IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championships and Tuesday was the final day of round-robin action. Germany defeated France 5-0 to finish 4th in Group A with a 4-0-3-0 record and a birth in the quarter finals. Kai Wissmann had 2 helpers in the game, wasContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 28, 2023”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 21, 2023
The OHL Finals moved to Peterborough for game 3 of the series on Monday. It was a wild, exciting, back and forth game that the Petes would take 6-5 in overtime. Up 2-1, Jackson Edward had time but a weak attempt from the point got intercepted and the Petes sent the puck the other wayContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 21, 2023”
Boston Bruins Prospect Rankings
If you’re wondering whether there has been a change in where I ranked the players at the start of the season, the answer is yes. The criteria is this: 1) Must be playing in any league outside the NHL including the AHL and ECHL. 2) Must be drafted by the Boston OR 3) Signed asContinue reading “Boston Bruins Prospect Rankings”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 14, 2023
Another Monday Morning Prospect Update beginning with a signing. This week it was Mason Lohrei who inked a two-year entry-level contract with the Bruins. The contract comes with an NHL base salary of $832,500 and $80,000 in the AHL and a $92,500 signing bonus in each season. Lohrei has the potential to earn $250,000 inContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 14, 2023”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 7, 2023
I guess we’ll begin with the top news story: The Bruins signed 2022 second-round draft pick Matthew Poitras to a three-year entry-level contract the team announced on Friday. With a June 1, 2023 deadline to ink Matias Mantykivi to his entry level contract, time is ticking away. Moving on to the Ontario Hockey League playoffs,Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 7, 2023”
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