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”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 19, 2025

Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo defeated Rogle BK 3-2 on Wednesday, still with no sign of Pettersson. They have 9 days off until their next game. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell Blanar’s pointless streak reached 5 games as HV71 were blanked by Sodertalje SK 2-0 on Saturday. It isContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 19, 2025”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 12, 2025

Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – J20 Nationell Pettersson missed his sixth consecutive game in Vaxjo’s 4-2 win over Frolunda on Saturday. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – J20 Nationell HV71 dropped a 4–2 decision to Farjestad BK on Saturday. Blanar, skating on the top defensive pair, was held without a point and finished minus-1 whileContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 12, 2025”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 5, 2025

Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – J20 Nationell Vaxjo defeated Vasteras IK 4-2 on Saturday but Pettersson missed yet another game. On Sunday, Vaxjo defeated Sodertalje SK 6-1. Still no sign of Pettersson. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – J20 Nationell Blanar was called up once again to fill in on the big club in theContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 5, 2025”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 28, 2025

Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – J20 Nationell Vaxjo defeated Linkoping HC 4-1 on Tuesday and they did it without Pettersson who missed his second game. Pettersson missed his third consecutive game on Saturday as Vaxjo faced off against Frolunda HC and fell 6-2. With a record of 2-3-1, Vaxjo needs him in the lineup.Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 28, 2025”

The Upcoming Providence Bruins Season Has as Many Questions as the Big Club

It’s a debate that’s lingered for years: is the AHL a proving ground for prospects or a business built around winning? The truth, whether fans embrace it or not, lies somewhere in between. Development and results aren’t mutually exclusive—they’re two sides of the same coin. Fans will passionately debate—often deep into the night—whether Providence shouldContinue reading “The Upcoming Providence Bruins Season Has as Many Questions as the Big Club”

Has Fabian Lysell Been Given a Fair Opportunity with the Bruins?

Ask fans, and you’ll find an uneven split. Some feel Lysell has been given a fair shake, while others are frustrated with management for failing to give their young talent a real shot—especially after last season’s trade deadline teardown, when the team seemed primed for a youth movement. Last week, I noted that the EdmontonContinue reading “Has Fabian Lysell Been Given a Fair Opportunity with the Bruins?”

2025-26 Should Be a Season of Experiments for the Boston Bruins

Help is on the way, but don’t expect it overnight. James Hagens could make his debut as early as spring 2026, bringing a fresh spark to the lineup. Two additional first-round draft picks are slated to be selected in June 2026—assuming the Bruins make the smart move. Meanwhile, Fraser Minten and Matthew Poitras are projectedContinue reading “2025-26 Should Be a Season of Experiments for the Boston Bruins”