Chris Johnston on the Chris Johnston Show about Jordan Binnington: I don’t think they’d part with him easily, but you can never say never especially because they could get to a point where they are doing something of a bit of a retool on the fly. Frankly, it’s difficult to decipher exactly what Johnston isContinue reading “Summary Sunday: December 14, 2025”
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Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 7, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo fell 7-3 to IF Malmo on Saturday, with Pettersson absent as he remains with the SHL club. With Vaxjo of the SHL, Pettersson did not register a point, was a minus-1 and played just 6:45. On Sunday, he returned to the U20 as Vaxjo defeated LinkopingContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 7, 2025”
Summary Sunday: December 7, 2025
On Thursday, the IIHF confirmed the inevitable: Patrice Bergeron is headed to the Hall of Fame. A member of hockey’s exclusive Triple Gold Club, Bergeron stands alone as the only player to capture World Championship gold before World Juniors U-20 gold. His resume further includes two Olympic gold medals and a World Cup of HockeyContinue reading “Summary Sunday: December 7, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 30, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo defeated Vasteras IK 5-2 on Saturday and moved to within one point of the top-8, the U20 Nationell run to the playoffs. Pettersson did not factor in the scoring. On Sunday, Vaxjo defeated Sodertalje 3-2. Pettersson did not register a point. He was a plus-1 andContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 30, 2025”
Summary Sunday: November 30, 2025
Like every NHL general manager, Don Sweeney is active in trade chatter, but when rival executives inquire about Boston’s prospect pool, the focus isn’t on James Hagens (they’re realistic), Dean Letourneau, or Fabian Lysell. The name drawing consistent attention is Matthew Poitras, the young center viewed as the piece in any potential deal. Poitras hasContinue reading “Summary Sunday: November 30, 2025”
Summary Sunday: November 23, 2025
Chris Johnston on the Chris Johnston Show said “I’m a little more bullish for those who are cheering for trades in the NHL; it just feels like conversations are picking up, there’s a little bit more urgency in some spots.” There’s certainly some truth to that. Teams like the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, andContinue reading “Summary Sunday: November 23, 2025”
Two Draft Picks, Two NHL Talents, Two Different Directions, One Huge Question Mark
At the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Boston Bruins made a pair of early bets on offensive upside, selecting Fabian Lysell 21st overall in the first round and Brett Harrison 85th overall in the third. Both picks signaled a commitment to speed and/or skill as the organization looked to bolster its forward depth. At theContinue reading “Two Draft Picks, Two NHL Talents, Two Different Directions, One Huge Question Mark”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 16, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell After missing 12 games with an undisclosed injury, Pettersson made his return to the lineup for Vaxjo in Saturday’s U20 Nationell matchup against Linkoping HC. While his presence was a welcome sight, it wasn’t enough to spark a turnaround, as Vaxjo fell 4–1. Pettersson was held offContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 16, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 9, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell The U20 Nationell is on pause for IIHF Tournaments taking place. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell The Five-Nations Under-20 tournament opened with a strong statement from Czechia, who rolled to a 5-2 win on Thursday. Blanar chipped in with a power-play assist on Czechia’s fifthContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 9, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 26, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Pettersson has yet to return to action, missing a pair of games last week. He has now missed 9 consecutive games. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell Czechia has unveiled its Under-20 roster for the upcoming Five Nations tournament in Piešťany, Slovakia, and among the sevenContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 26, 2025”