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”
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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”
Is Michael DiPietro Ready For the NHL?
With Brandon Bussi finding recent success in Carolina—context aside—a portion of the Bruins fan base has begun pounding the table for Don Sweeney and Marco Sturm to give Michael DiPietro a look at the NHL level as the backup to Jeremy Swayman. But is he ready for that step? I’ve followed his career since hisContinue reading “Is Michael DiPietro Ready For the NHL?”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 8, 2026
Teammates James Hagens and Andre Gasseau of Boston College and Chris Pelosi of Quinnipiac were named semi-finalists for the Walter Brown Award, awarded to the top U.S. born D-1 hockey player in New England. There are 25 players remaining for contention. Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell The U-20 Nationell had an offContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 8, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 1, 2026
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo defeated Sodertalje SK 4-2 Saturday. Pettersson was not involved in the scoring and was a plus-1. Vaxjo defeated Vasteras IK 5-1 on Sunday morning. Pettersson scored his fourth goal of the season midway through the second period. He finished a plus-2. Vashek Blanar – HV71 –Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 1, 2026”