Kevin O’Keefe via X asked: How long before they send (Matthew) Poitras back to juniors and ruin my fun for the season? Answer: Well Kevin, go back to very early in the offseason when everyone was talking about Mason Lohrei, Fabian Lysell, Marc McLaughlin and Georgii Merkulov making the roster for the upcoming season. IContinue reading “Wednesday Mailbag October 4, 2023”
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Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 17, 2023
After sitting out the first three games of the KHL season, Roman Bychkov got into his first game for Lokomotiv but the result was the same. A 5-0 loss to HC Sochi. Bychkov finished with zero points, a minus-2, two hits and no blocked shots. Here’s a stat the KHL makes available that I wishContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 17, 2023”
Bruins Rookie Camp and Prospect Challenge Roster
The Boston Bruins announced their roster for the upcoming rookie camp and the upcoming Prospects Challenge in Buffalo. Joining the Bruins and Sabres in this year’s battle of the prospects are the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins. The Bruins schedule is: Friday, September 15 versus Pittsburgh at 3:30 pm; SaturdayContinue reading “Bruins Rookie Camp and Prospect Challenge Roster”
Fabian Lysell: Statistical Facts
Providing statistical information with intent to show a player’s progression or to excuse a shortcoming without providing some sort of context is to put it simply, not the way to go about things. It’s especially hard to provide that context on Twitter so it’s probably best to leave it alone unless you are willing toContinue reading “Fabian Lysell: Statistical Facts”
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 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”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 19, 2022
Some of the Bruins brass were visible in the OHL last week. Obviously, they are doing some prep work for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, but also, Matthew Poitras and Jackson Edward are looking to sign Entry Level Contracts. But I ask myself whether they are keeping tabs on Development Camp invitee James Hardie ofContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 19, 2022”
As Trade Deadline Approaches, Who Are the Boston Bruins Potential Trade Pieces
Trade deadline day is a little over three weeks away, the Bruins are in the midst of their bye-week and the phone lines are busy around the league. As in just about every other year, the Bruins are always linked to multiple players, even when it doesn’t make sense whatsoever. But hey, it’s that timeContinue reading “As Trade Deadline Approaches, Who Are the Boston Bruins Potential Trade Pieces”
Could Fabian Lysell be the next David Pastrnak?
Let’s get one thing clear off the top: No, I am not suggesting by any means that Fabian Lysell will turn into the hockey player David Pastrnak is. Here is what I am asking: Pastrnak has become the player that at least 22 teams are wishing they hadn’t passed on. I’m sure the Oilers areContinue reading “Could Fabian Lysell be the next David Pastrnak?”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 25, 2022
I hope everyone had a safe and Merry Christmas. There isn’t much in the way of Bruins prospect updates but there is some news. But remember, today is Boxing Day in Canada and that means the World Junior Championships Under-20 begin and you can keep tabs on Fabian Lysell (Sweden) and Dans Locmelis (Latvia). TheContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 25, 2022”
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