The American Hockey League announced Wednesday that Michael DiPietro has been named the recipient of the Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award as the league’s top goaltender. It marks the second straight season he’s earned the honor, placing him alongside Troy Grosenick and Dustin Wolf as one of the few netminders to capture the award inContinue reading “Michael DiPietro Named AHL Goaltender of the Year”
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Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 19, 2026
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Two weeks ago, reports surfaced that Pettersson had begun exploring North American opportunities — a development also noted here. But last week, Expressen, the Swedish outlet plugged into all things hockey, added a new wrinkle, reporting that according to one source, Pettersson has agreed to a dealContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 19, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 12, 2026
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Rumors continue to swirl around Pettersson’s future, with growing indications he won’t be signing with Vaxjo of the SHL and is instead eyeing a move to North America. He’s eligible for the CHL Import Draft, scheduled for late June or early July, adding another layer of intrigueContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 12, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 5, 2026
Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell HV71 pushed its qualifying‑round record to 6‑0 with a 7–4 win over Vasteras IK on Tuesday. Blanar, who had scored in each of the previous two games, was held off the scoresheet and finished with two shots on goal. On Thursday, they improved to 7-0 with a 3-2Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 5, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 29, 2026
Quinnipiac sophomore defenseman Elliott Groenewold might be the most overlooked Bruins prospect in the pipeline. While Chris Pelosi naturally draws the spotlight from a Bobcats team headed to the NCAA Tournament — goals and assists tend to do that — Groenewold has quietly built a resume that deserves far more attention. The Bruins had theirContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 29, 2026”
Bruins Sign Merrimack College Goaltender Max Lundgren
Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, March 29, that the team has signed goaltender Max Lundgren to a one-year entry-level contract for the 2026-27 season with an NHL cap hit of $952,500. Because Lundgren turns 24 by September 15, his April 3 birthday places him in the age bracket where an Entry‑Level ContractContinue reading “Bruins Sign Merrimack College Goaltender Max Lundgren”
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”