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2025 Boston Bruins Development Camp Recap: Forwards

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The time has come and gone for the 2025 Boston Bruins Development Camp. 30 skaters (17 forwards, nine defensemen, and four goalies) laced up at camp last week, looking for their chance to make a name for themselves. With a highly-touted draft pick and elite goal scorers in the prospect pool, the Bruins … Keep Reading

Takeaways From Days Two and Three of Bruins Development Camp

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

This week, I have been extremely fortunate to represent BNG Productions with boots-on-the-ground coverage at the Bruins Development Camp. On Tuesday, day two, the defense group took the ice at 9:15 a.m., the forwards followed at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, day three, was a whole group session that got underway at 10:00 a.m. Thursday’s session … Keep Reading

Day One of Boston Bruins Development Camp: Recap

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The first day of Boston Bruins Development Camp is in the books. Monday morning saw all of the Black and Gold’s most promising prospects descend upon Warrior Ice Arena to prove their mettle to management, coaches, and fans.

Development Camp comes just days after the Bruins selected six new skaters in the 2025 NHL Draft. Each … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Finish Up Draft With C Kirill Yemelyanov at 165th Overall

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

With the 165th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Boston Bruins selected Russian-born Center Kirill Yemelyanov. Spending the season with Loko Yaroslavl of the Russian Junior Hockey League, Yemelyanov picked up 13 goals and 23 points, with a +/- rating of +12. He also added one assist in three games with their second team, … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Use 133rd Pick on Nova Scotia’s Cole Chandler

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

The Boston Bruins have selected center Cole Chandler with the 133rd overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Chandler hails from Bedford, Nova Scotia, and has played for the Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) for the last two seasons.  

The NHL Central Scouting ranking listed Chandler as #172 among North American skaters. He is described as a worker … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Select Cooper Simpson 79th Overall in 2025 NHL Entry Draft

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

The Bruins traded down from the 69th overall selection. The team added picks #79 and #108. With the 79th selection, the Bruins add Minnesota-native Cooper Simpson. Simpson played nine games with the Tri-City Storm, scoring seven goals, and added 49 goals with Shakopee High (MN) during their 31-game campaign. He is committed to the … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Start Day Two by Selecting William Moore 51st Overall

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

The Boston Bruins have started the second day of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft by selecting William Moore with the 51st overall pick. The native of Mississauga, Ontario, played for the US National Team Development Program last year. The 18-year-old center is committed to Boston College next season.

The 6’2”, 174lb center has … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Select James Hagens Seventh Overall in 2025 NHL Entry Draft

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

The pick is in. James Hagens is staying in Boston. The Boston Bruins selected the Hauppauge, New York, native seventh overall in this evening’s National Hockey League Entry Draft. While Rumors of a potential homecoming to Long Island were swirling, it’s instead Boston, Massachusetts, that he will call his NHL home.

Hagens spent this past … Keep Reading

Prospect Profile: Could James Hagens Be Available at Seven For Boston?

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

The 2024-25 season was full of ups and downs for a lot of prospects in the 2025 Draft class. Roger McQueen missed the majority of the Western Hockey League season with injury. Matthew Schaefer broke his collarbone at the World Junior Championships, missing the rest of the year after a strong start to his draft year.

For … Keep Reading