Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 9, 2022

Let’s begin by looking at game action from the week: On Tuesday, Matias Mantykivi had a helper in Ilves Tampere’s Champions League victory over the Stavanger Oilers by a 4-1 score. It was Mantykivi’s first Champions League point. Roman Bychkov will miss time with a lower body injury. No word from the KHL club LokomotivContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 9, 2022”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 2, 2022

On Monday, Roman Bychkov got into his fifth consecutive game after sitting out the first couple of games with Lokomotiv Yaroslav of the KHL. Bychkov remains without a point in those 5 contests while averaging just over 13 minutes TOI per game. On Tuesday, as expected, Matias Mantykivi broke out of his goal scoring slumpContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 2, 2022”

What Has Been Don Sweeney’s Best Draft?

When Don Sweeney took over as General Manager of the Boston Bruins on May 2015, he inherited a prospect pool that was lacking in depth and quality. It wasn’t just the on-ice product that was lacking. The scouting department needed a makeover as well. He moved forward with a plan to rectify both and itContinue reading “What Has Been Don Sweeney’s Best Draft?”

Boston Bruins Prospect Rankings 2022

The Stanley Cup has been awarded and we now head into the busy part of the offseason. The first buyout window opens today, the NHL Draft takes place Thursday and Friday and free agency begins on the 13th. Not to mention the Bruins need to hire a new coach. With the draft beginning Thursday, It’sContinue reading “Boston Bruins Prospect Rankings 2022”

Boston Bruins Prospect Ratings

I’ll begin by saying this is not a ranking – that will come at a later date – but rather a rating on the player’s performance from the 2021-2022 season. The players on this rating are: either drafted or free agent signings of the Bruins; played outside the NHL or AHL; and the Bruins mustContinue reading “Boston Bruins Prospect Ratings”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 20, 2022

I’m going to begin with a little Jack Studnicka versus Fabian Lysell comparison because I saw something on a Boston Bruins chat board that had me thinking: Do some people really think like this? A little background: There is a segment of fans that believe Lysell is untouchable and that he should not be traded.Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 20, 2022”

Wednesday Mailbag March 16, 2022

Mind Within via Twitter asks: Question – Great read Dom, can you explain the rankings ie you had him ranked 31st in the OHL which would be a 6th round pick. I know your referencing the other leagues but how do they slot? Answer – This is the article I wrote referenced in the question.Continue reading “Wednesday Mailbag March 16, 2022”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 13, 2022

Peter Cehlarik and his number 5 seed Avangard Omsk eliminated number 4 seed Ak Bars in 6 games in the KHL Playoffs. Cehlarik had 4 helpers in what was actually a close series with three of the games going into overtime. Avangard will now take on top seed Metallurg MG in the Eastern Conference QuarterContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 13, 2022”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending March 6, 2022

Happy belated 19th birthday to Ty Gallagher (Sunday). Matias Mantykivi did join Mark Allred, Kevin O’Keefe and myself for an informative discussion on Sunday. You can find your favorite podcast platform here or watch on YouTube. Providence Bruins Player Stats Providence Bruins Goalie Stats Maine Mariners Stats Coming up this week: *Schedule incomplete due toContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending March 6, 2022”

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 27, 2022

The NCAA regular season has come to an end with the exception of a couple of stragglers and exhibition games on the schedule. For the Bruins, they’ll have a decision to make in the coming weeks on a couple of their prospects. First on the list is Arizona State Sun Devils Jack Becker. Selected inContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 27, 2022”