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Bruins Prospect Cullen McCrate Begins OHL Journey with Brantford Bulldogs

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

The Boston Bruins’ seventh-round pick in the 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft, Cullen McCrate, is beginning his next chapter north of the border, suiting up for his first season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Brantford Bulldogs. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound defenseman from Michigan is already turning heads as … Keep Reading

Three Takeaways from the Bruins’ Prospect Showcase

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins prospects put forth an impressive performance this weekend as they swept the Buffalo Sabres at the annual Prospect Showcase. The Black and Gold prevailed 6-2 in Sunday evening’s affair and then won a 4-3 overtime thriller on Monday. Here are the three biggest takeaways from this weekend:

Hagens Steals the Show

Boston’s … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Defeat Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in OT to Conclude 2026 Prospects Challenge

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

Yesterday, the 2026 Prospects Challenge began for the Boston Bruins, and the team earned a dominant 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Less than 24 hours later, the Bruins and Sabres met again for the second and final game of the Prospects Challenge. The second game was closer than the first … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Hagens & Locmelis Shine in Buffalo

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

The first event of the 2026-2027 Boston Bruins season took place this weekend, with the Bruins’ youngsters traveling to Buffalo to take on the Sabres’ prospects in a two-game set. While there were plenty of players to keep an eye on, most eyes in Boston were on James Hagens and Dans … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Defeat Buffalo Sabres 6-2 in First Game of 2026 Prospects Challenge

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

Before the Boston Bruins play their first preseason game this month against the Washington Capitals, the first of two games against the Buffalo Sabres in the 2026 Prospects Challenge had arrived. Some of the Bruins’ top prospects had a golden opportunity to showcase their talent before the preseason arrived. In their … Keep Reading

Dans Locmelis 100% Healthy for Bruins Prospects Showcase After Challenging Year

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

Boston Bruins prospect Dans Locmelis is set to make his much-anticipated return to the ice today, 100% healthy and ready for action in game one of the Prospects Showcase at the LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo, NY. The former 2022 fourth-round draft pick and UMass forward has overcome a … Keep Reading

Bruins Announce Rookie Camp and Prospects Showcase Roster and Schedule

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By: Ryan Bosworth | Follow me on Twitter/X @RyanJBosworth

More Bruins new continues to roll out today, as the team has announced the roster for Rookie Camp and the Prospects Showcase, set to kickstart this weekend. The announcement follows the big news from this morning, which saw Fraser Minten ink a seven-year extension.

Rookie Camp is set to begin this … Keep Reading

Five Thoughts on the Boston Bruins’ 2026 NHL Draft

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

Well, the 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft has come and gone. The Boston Bruins made seven selections and three trades, adding nine new faces to the organization. While this was just one step in the B’s hopeful path back to Stanley Cup contention, it was certainly one of the more unique Bruins draft classes in … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Sign Defenseman Dylan MacKinnon to One-Year, Two-Way Deal

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

The American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins have added to their blue line depth with today’s signing of right-shooting defenseman Dylan MacKinnon to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 hockey season. The 21-year-old native of New Brunswick, Canada, brings size, physicality, and promise to the organization as he looks to … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Solid Start for 2025 Draft Class

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

After a disappointing 2024-2025 National Hockey League season, the Boston Bruins’ management recognized the need for an influx of youth and skill within the organization. Unlike in previous years, the team’s on-ice struggles had led to a different approach at the trade deadline, one where instead of shipping out draft picks … Keep Reading

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