Philip Svedeback was named Hockey East’s Goaltender of the Week for the week ending November 5, 2023. Svedeback stopped 48 of 49 shots he faced with one shutout and 0.48 goals against average and .980 saver percentage. On Wednesday, I’m not so sure it was the best effort on the season by the Swift CurrentContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 12, 2023”
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Has Anyone Seen Casper the Friendly Ghost?
The comic book character of the 50’s and televisions friendliest ghost from the 60’s and 70’s is not who I am really looking for. No, its Casper Nassen, the Boston Bruins 7th round pick -214th overall- at the 2023 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Do I have unrealistic expectations for the 6’4”, 205-pound right shootingContinue reading “Has Anyone Seen Casper the Friendly Ghost?”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 5, 2023
The week didn’t really begin until Thursday when Linkoping defeated Oskarshamn 6-4 in SHL action. Midway through the first period, Oskarshamn built up a 3-0 lead when Linkoping switched goalies and Jesper Myrenberg came in. Yes, he is the older brother of Jonathan Myrenberg who both signed two-year contract extensions last month. Oskarshamn was ableContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 5, 2023”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 29, 2023
Chris Pelosi was named the USHL forward of the week for the week ending October 22, 2023. The Bruins 3rd round pick at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft appeared in 4 games and scored 3 times with 17 shots on goal. Two of his three goals were game winners including the OT winner on SaturdayContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 29, 2023”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 22, 2023
On Monday, McKeen’s Hockey released their top-10 candidates for AHL Rookie of the Year for the 2023-2024 season. Mason Lohrei did not make the top-10 but was an honorable mention with the likes of Brandt Clarke, Logan Stankoven, Shane Wright and Zachary Bolduc to name a few. On Tuesday, Reid Dyck showed off his athleticismContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 22, 2023”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 8, 2023
On Wednesday, Roman Bychkov scored his first goal (and the game winner) in any league (MHL, VHL, KHL) since December of 2020 when he notched one for Buran Yaroslavl in the VHL. Things have just not gone well for Bychkov since the Bruins drafted him in the fifth round, 154th overall at the 2019 NHLContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 8, 2023”
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”
A Look at What Bruins Prospects Accomplished This Season
Prior to each season, whether a prospect is playing in the Finnish Liiga, Sweden’s J20 Nationell, the NCAA or the Canadian Hockey League, I attempt to come up with expectations for each player and I call them forecast. I have a little formula I use that sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t work. But the majorityContinue reading “A Look at What Bruins Prospects Accomplished This Season”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 12, 2023
Let’s begin with the NCAA. Hockey East Riley Duran missed Wednesday’s First Round Hockey East matchup against New Hampshire with his ongoing injury. However, Philip Svedeback did his part stopping 22 of 23 shots in a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory over UNH. That meant number 7 seed Providence would face number 3 seed Northeastern inContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 12, 2023”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 12, 2022
I am periodically asked how I set my expectations for a player at the start of the season. Well, there are two things. First, I watch what some might say is too much hockey. But in order to get a sense of how a player is progressing, there is no other choice. Not only areContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 12, 2022”