With the 2021-22 hockey season well underway, the assessments are in for the state of the Boston Bruins system, and it is time to rank the organization’s top prospects. “In general, the group as a whole has had a pretty solid first half,” Jamie Langenbrunner, Boston’s player development director, … [Read more...]
Prospects: Why you should know these 2006 Midget hockey standouts
With the 2006 birth year in the spotlight for the spring U.S. National Team Development Program selection process and USHL futures and entry drafts, it’s a fine time to look at some of the most impressive talents we have seen in Midget/AAA hockey during the 2021-22 season. Massachusetts native Cole … [Read more...]
Bruins Brunch: Grading the first half and some additions that could help B’s playoff push
Halfway through the season, the Boston Bruins are fourth in the Atlantic Division at 26-14-3, nine points ahead of the Detroit Red Wings with four games in hand. They will be hard-pressed to catch the Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs, but look like a solid bet to secure … [Read more...]
Prospects: Will Smith leads deep New England 2023 NHL draft class
He won’t be eligible to be drafted into the NHL for another 17 months, but the buzz on Will Smith already is building. The highly talented center from Lexington, Mass., left the Bay State to join the U.S. National Team Development Program’s Under-17 squad for the 2021-22 season. After years of being … [Read more...]
Prospects: 6 under the radar prep players who are ready to shine
Continuing our broader look around the rinks at prep hockey in 2021-22, we focus on six players who have caught our attention in recent live viewings spanning several conferences. Today we examine Connor Sutherland of Dexter Southfield, Lefty Markonidis of BB&N, Jackson Kyrkostas of Kimball Union, … [Read more...]
12 New England prospects for 2023 NHL Draft who are impressing this season
While the focus on NHL Entry Draft coverage is on July 7-8, 2022, and rightfully so, now is a good time to take a quick peek at some of the prospects who have helped position themselves for 2023. Three Massachusetts forwards who are all at the U.S. National Development Team Program and future … [Read more...]