A Look Back at Don Sweeney’s Draft History: 2015

The Bruins have little to look forward to in the upcoming 2024 NHL Entry Draft, as they only own three picks and don’t make their first selection until the fourth round. What do we do with our spare time? This is an opportune moment to examine the Boston Bruins’ draft record under General Manager DonContinue reading “A Look Back at Don Sweeney’s Draft History: 2015”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 11, 2022

Not every prospect is created equal. Certainly not in skill, but also for the amount of time a team retains the player’s rights. A team will retain the rights of a CHL player for two years. A player drafted from Canadian Junior A and is committed to the NCAA however, could have his rights heldContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: September 11, 2022”

WEDNESDAY MAILBAG NOVEMBER 17 2021

Time For another mailbag. I hope you’re finding them as entertaining as I am. Matt via email asks: Question – You don’t talk about Urho Vaakanainen much. I still believe he’s an NHL defenseman. What are your thoughts on him? Answer: When the Bruins drafted Urho Vaakanainen 18th overall in 2017, I was told heContinue reading “WEDNESDAY MAILBAG NOVEMBER 17 2021”

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO JAKOB FORSBACKA-KARLSSON?

Whatever happened to Jakob Forsbacka-Karlson? JFK, as he was known to Boston Bruins fans, was part of that infamous 2015 NHL Entry Draft, selected by Boston in the second round, 45th overall. He was being labeled by many as Patrice Bergeron Light. He was coming off a good season with the Omaha Lancers in theContinue reading “WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO JAKOB FORSBACKA-KARLSSON?”