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Bruins Prospect Update: The 2023 Draft Class Takes A Step Forward

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

You wouldn’t expect much from the Boston Bruins’ 2023 Draft Class on paper. After all, the B’s didn’t have a pick in the first two rounds and just one selection in the top 100. But fast forward two years, and things aren’t looking so bad for Boston.

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Bruins Prospect Update: Dean Letourneau Continues His Breakout Sophomore Season

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

Boston College started off slow this season, with non-conference losses to Quinnipiac and Denver, before being swept by Northeastern in the opening weekend of Hockey East play. The Eagles, led by several Bruins’ prospects, have since rattled off four straight wins, sweeping the University of Vermont and UMass-Amherst. Perhaps their … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Weekend Sweep

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

It was a busy week for the Boston Bruins’ prospect pool, with virtually every prospect in action somewhere around the world. Whether it was suiting up for Providence in the American Hockey League, Maine in the ECHL, or for their Country, Junior, or College teams, some of Boston’s top prospects had big weeks. So … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Zajicek Impressing in Providence

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Providence’s undefeated start to the 2025-2026 American Hockey League season was brought to an end Saturday night against the Hershey Bears. Simon Zajicek entered the game with a .939% save percentage. He finished it with a .945%. Even in defeat, Zajicek maintained a stellar level of play, stopping 27 of the 28 shots he … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Providence Remains Undefeated

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Before snapping their six-game losing skid Saturday afternoon against the Colorado Avalanche, the Boston Bruins and their American Hockey League affiliate, Providence, were going on very different paths. While Boston has struggled this season, currently tied for last in the NHL’s Eastern Conference at the time of writing, the P-Bruins are rolling, sitting in Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Big Week For Hagens & Simpson

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

While the NHL club struggled this week, several younger members of the Boston Bruins’ organization lit up the scoreboard. This week also saw the beginning of the Maine Mariners 2025-2026 ECHL campaign, and several B’s prospects were in the lineup for Boston’s AA affiliate. So how did they do?

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Bruins Prospect Update: More Milestones!

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

This week was an incredibly successful one for the Boston Bruins organization. The big club went 3-0-0 this week, marking a successful start to the Marco Sturm era. The P-Bruins went 2-0-0 this weekend, with both wins requiring comebacks and getting significant contributions from younger players. Finally, this week also saw … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: College Hockey Is Back!

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

This week saw the return of NCAA Hockey to campuses all across the country. This past weekend, in particular, featured a matchup between the Boston College Eagles and Quinnipiac Bobcats that had seven Bruins’ Prospects playing. BNG company colleague Neil Simmons recapped that game, as well as some others featuring B’s prospects, which you can … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Simpson & Yemelyanov Pick Up Where They Left off

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

While a majority of the Bruins’ prospects were on the ice at Warrior Ice Arena this week at Boston Bruins Training Camp, elsewhere across the globe, several other B’s draft picks continued their ongoing seasons. This week saw Vashek Blanar and Cole Chandler both take steps towards the next level, while … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Cole Chandler and Cooper Simpson Are off to a Great Start

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

Last week, I highlighted strong performances from other members of the 2025 Boston Bruins National Hockey League Entry Draft class, specifically, Vashek Blanar and Kirill Yemelyanov. This week, it was Cole Chandler and Cooper Simpson’s turn to begin their 2025-2026 campaigns. How did they and the rest of the Bruins’ … Keep Reading

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