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 26, 2023

On Wednesday, Boston University improved to 9-3-1 with a win in a non-conference matchup over Quinnipiac who dropped to 9-4-1, with a 3-2 decision. Ty Gallagher continues to get a little more ice time than he did to start the season, but not to the point we expected him to be at. After scoring 3Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 26, 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”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 12, 2023

Philip Svedeback was named Hockey East’s Goaltender of the Week for the week ending November 5, 2023. Svedeback stopped 48 of 49 shots he faced with one shutout and 0.48 goals against average and .980 saver percentage. On Wednesday, I’m not so sure it was the best effort on the season by the Swift CurrentContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 12, 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 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”