Let the Retool Begin

The Boston Bruins endured a season that will likely be remembered for all the wrong reasons by ownership, management, players, and fans alike. Several factors contributed to the team’s struggles: the Jeremy Swayman contract dispute, a lack of preparation among players and coaches heading into training camp, a midseason coaching change, injuries to key defensemen,Continue reading “Let the Retool Begin”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 13, 2025

Loke Johansson With Don Sweeney in the house to get a look at Caleb Desnoyers as he prepares for the 2025 NHL Draft, Sweeney was treated to a commanding 7-0 by Moncton over Baie-Comeau to begin their second round QMJHL playoff series. Johansson had an assist in the game, was a plus-1 with 4 SOGContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 13, 2025”

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”

Bruins Sign Dans Locmelis to Entry Level Contract

The Boston Bruins have made a significant move by signing Latvian forward Dans Locmelis to a three-year entry-level contract. This deal, which carries an annual NHL cap hit of $860,000, marks a pivotal moment in Locmelis’s career as he transitions to professional hockey. The Bruins’ decision to secure Locmelis underscores their confidence in his potentialContinue reading “Bruins Sign Dans Locmelis to Entry Level Contract”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 30, 2025

Dans Locmelis versus Beckett Hendrickson It took overtime but Locmelis’ UMass defeated Hendrickson’s Minnesota on Thursday night 5-4. UMass advances in the NCAA tournament while Minnesota is sent packing. Locmelis had a pair of assists in the win. His first one came on the goal that tied it 3-3 just shy of the midway pointContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 30, 2025”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 23, 2025

Dans Locmelis UMass awaits the NCAA Tournament where they will face Minnesota in the Fargo Regional on Thursday. Oskar Jellvik, Andre Gasseau, Dean Letourneau Boston College awaits the NCAA Tournament where they will face Bentley in the Manchester Regional on Friday. Jake Schmaltz For North Dakota, there season came to an end following a 4-2Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 23, 2025”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 16, 2025

Casper Nassen Nassen’s season is over. Dans Locmelis Wednesday saw UMass defeat Vermont 2-1 in the opening round of the HEA playoffs. Dans Locmelis did not factor in either UMass goal. He had an even plus/minus and 1 SOG, going 11 for 17 on the dot with 19:54 TOI. On Saturday, UMass lost in theContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 16, 2025”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 9, 2025

Casper Nassen Miami dropped yet another decision, this time on Friday night to Western Michigan by a score of 8-3. Nassen did not factor in on the Miami goals and was a minus-2 with 2 SOG and 14:32 TOI. In the rematch, the season finale for Miami, WM came out on top again by aContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 9, 2025”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 2, 2025

Congratulations to Andre Gasseau on being named the Hockey East Co-Player of the Week for the week ending February 23, 2025. Gasseau appeared in two games and scored three goals and added three assists. Casper Nassen Miami dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to Minnesota-Duluth on Friday and fell to an abysmal 3-26-2 on the season.Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 2, 2025”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 23, 2025

Congratulations to Chris Pelosi who was named the ECAC Rookie of the week Monday for the week ending February 16, 2025. Also, a congratulations to Mason Langenbrunner who was named the ECAC Defenseman of the week. Casper Nassen Miami (Ohio) lost 5-1 to Denver in Friday, dropping their record to 2-24-2 on the season. NassenContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 23, 2025”