There’s still time before qualifying offers are due on June 29, but rest assured the internal debates over who to keep and who to cut loose are already well underway. And just to add a little intrigue, teams get a one‑day window on June 30 to speak with other clubs’ restricted free agents — thoughContinue reading “Decisions Looming For Bruins And Qualifying Offers”
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What Should the Bruins Do With Their Restricted Free Agents?
Yes, the NHL playoffs are still underway, but that hasn’t stopped anyone from dissecting the Bruins’ roster and debating what comes next. Fans are already deep into those conversations — just look at social media — and you can be sure Bruins management is having the same discussions behind closed doors as they map outContinue reading “What Should the Bruins Do With Their Restricted Free Agents?”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 10, 2026
Kirill Yemelyanov is the last Bruins prospect still playing, as he and his Loko teammates push for an MHL championship in Russia. I’ll keep you updated as their run continues. In the meantime, I’m putting the finishing touches on a four‑part series that will wrap with my full prospect rankings, while also gearing up forContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 10, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 3, 2026
Oskar Jellvik – Graduated from Boston College. It comes as little surprise, but a report from the Swedish outlet Expressen indicates Jellvik has reached a verbal agreement with Rögle BK for the 2026–27 SHL season. After missing the bulk of the past two years due to injuries, the writing was on the wall. I feltContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 3, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 23, 2026
On Monday, James Hagens was named a finalist for the Hockey East Player of the Year. On Tuesday, Elliott Groenewold was named a finalist for the ECAC Defensive Defenseman of the Year. On Wednesday, James Hagens was named a top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. On Saturday, Dean Letourneau was named to the HockeyContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 23, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 15, 2026
Will Zellers earned a spot on the NCHC All‑Rookie Team, one of four North Dakota skaters to receive the honor. He led all conference freshmen with 18 goals and six game‑winners, and finished second in rookie scoring with 30 points. Ryan Walsh was an honorable mention for the Ivy League First Team. James Hagens wasContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 15, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 8, 2026
James Hagens was named the Hockey East Player of the Month for the month of February. Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Wednesday saw Vaxjo lose a tough one to IF Malmo 4-1 in a game that was very close unto there were 2 minutes remaining in regulation. Down 2-1 and on theContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 8, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 1, 2026
NOTE: My X (formerly Twitter) account has been hacked and I do not have access to it at this time. I know most of you wait until I tweet out an article, but may I suggest subscribing to the blog so that you never miss a post? It’s free and it goes right to yourContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 1, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 22, 2026
On Monday, James Hagens was named the Hockey East Player of the Week for the week ending February 15, 2026. Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo rolled past Farjestad 6–1 on Saturday, with Pettersson picking up an assist, finishing plus‑1, and being on the ice for five of Vaxjo’s six goals andContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 22, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 15, 2026
NOTE: Because of issues uploading stats from HockeyDB, I have switched to Quant Hockey. This should not affect you in any way. Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo squared off against Vashek Blanar and HV71 on Wednesday and came away with a 5–1 victory. Pettersson added a late power‑play marker to makeContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 15, 2026”