Minor Leagues
An Update on The Boston Bruins 2022 Draft Prospects
The first casualty of the 2022 NHL Draft for the Boston Bruins appears to be goaltender Reid Dyck, a sixth-round pick progressing well each season with the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League. The Bruins elected not to sign Dyck to an entry-level contract when the deadline for his rights approached on June […]
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Boston Bruins Move on From Goalie Prospect. What’s Next?
One of the strengths of the Boston Bruins organization over the years is their ability to identify and develop goaltenders. The Bruins have drafted Jeremy Swayman in the fourth round of the 2017 NHL Draft and signed Linus Ullmark while he was a backup in Buffalo. The pair has formed the best tandem in the […]
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The Boston Bruins Need To Make a Decision On Goalie Prospect
One of the strengths of the Boston Bruins has been their organizational depth at the goaltender position. Recently, the Bruins have been blessed with two Vezina Trophy-caliber netminders, Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark, as well as a pair of American Hockey League goalies, Brandon Bussi and Michael DiPietro, who had solid seasons with the Providence […]
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Promising Future for Seattle Kraken Prospect Jagger Firkus
Seattle Kraken prospect and Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus has proven himself to be a valuable player in the Western Hockey League. This week, Firkus was awarded not one but two trophies for his outstanding performance during the 2023-24 season. Related Post: On May 8, 2024, he was announced as this year’s Bob Clarke Trophy […]
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An Email Interview with Nick Bowins of Working in Hockey
About four months ago, I did a great email interview with Nick Bowins of Hockey Collective. I am proud to bring Nick back to talk with us about a new hockey-related venture he started called Working in Hockey. If you are serious about finding a career in hockey, this new outlet might be the perfect […]
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When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?
When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.
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Updates On The Bruins Pool of Prospects
With the NHL callups of John Beecher, Matt Poitras, and Mason Lohrei, the focus is now on finding the next group of prospects that can progress to a career with the Boston Bruins. The Bruins’ prospect rankings have been at or near the bottom of the league for a while now. This latest trio of […]
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Bruins’ 2023 Draft Picks Finishing Solid Seasons in USHL
The Boston Bruins have been near the bottom of the prospect rankings lists for the last few seasons due to picking lower in the draft and trading away high draft positioning for playoff reinforcements. There have been some swings and misses in recent drafts for General Manager Don Sweeney as well, which has attributed to […]
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Boone Jenner’s Journey to Becoming an All-Star
The path to the NHL seemed natural for Columbus Blue Jacket’s captain, Boone Jenner. His journey includes becoming a captain for his AAA minor league team, the Elgin Middlesex Chiefs, and his OHL team, the Oshawa Generals. With a natural leader like Jenner, it’s no surprise he would also be selected to become the Blue […]
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Mississauga Steelheads Reportedly Moving to Brampton, Ontario
After much speculation, the news has finally come regarding the Mississauga Steelheads future. The Ontario Hockey League franchise is reportedly moving to Brampton,Ontario according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. The move isn’t necessarily surprising, given the team’s overall situation. However, it is interesting that the team is reportedly only moving down the road to the CAA […]
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