Bruins Prospect News and Notes

McDrew · Mar 13, 2015

To restate the news on Vatrano, since I think you worded it a little oddly. His redshirt sophomore (transferred from BC and sat a year out) season with Umass ended last weekend when they lost to ND in the hockey east playoffs. He's forgoing his last two years of eligibility.

Red(s)HawksFan · Mar 31, 2015

The Brotherhood @MiamiOH_Hockey
Congratulations to captain @ACzarnik7 on signing with the @NHLBruins! Thank you for 4 great years! #Brotherhood

Jed Zeppelin · Mar 31, 2015

Another shrimpy forward, but 169 points in 159 games is nothing to scoff at.

FL4WL3SS · Mar 31, 2015

Picking at the middle-bottom of the draft every year, this is a good way to supplement the farm.

It seems the Bruins are more active in this area than most teams. Not sure if that's true or not.

Reardon's Beard · Apr 1, 2015

Played on the same line with Smith in college during the 11-12 season, so built in chemistry, and both averaged over a PPG in their college careers.

The B’s Knees · Apr 6, 2015

cshea said:
B's have had some prospect news of late, figured it was best to lump it all together.

I addition to Hickman, the Bruins have apparently signed UMass red-shirt sophomore Frankie Vatrano to an ELC. Vatrano led UMass with 18 goals in 36 games last season. B's haven't announced the signing as far as I know, but UMass and Vatrano have put it out there. Fluff piece here: http://dailycollegian.com/2015/03/12/frank-vatrano-signs-pro-contract-with-boston-bruins/

Second, Linus Arnesson's (B's 2nd round 2013 pick) season is Sweden has come to an end. Divver tweeted that Arnesson is on his way to Providence and will join the team once he gets his visa.

North Dakota goalie Zane McIntyre (formerly Gothberg when we drafted him) was nominated for the Hobey Baker. 1.99 GAA, .931 SAV.

Finally, the B's may have found a gem in the 4th round of 2014 draft, Danton Heinen. He leads Denver in scoring with 42 points (14g, 28a) in 34 games. At last check he was second in the NCAA Freshman scoring behind only Jack Eichel. Impressive stuff.

Bob McKenzie has reported that the B's are going hard to sign McIntyre lest he chooses to leave school and become a UFA within 30 days of the tourney ending. Bob claims that McIntyre would be ahead of Subban on the depth chart. Is this the same loophole that allowed the B's to sign Wheeler a few years back?

http://www.tsn.ca/video/insider-trading-assessing-the-tanking-issue-1.246729

Topic is at about 1:30 in.

McDrew · Apr 6, 2015

I'm going to be rooting hard for him to lose on Thursday, then be quickly signed by the B's and back up Rask next year.

Eddie Jurak · Apr 15, 2015

cshea said:
McKIntyre's decision should come in the next day or two. It appears it's a Boston or UND decision, he won't use the Wheeler/Hayes loophole.

http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/3721558-und-hockey-mcintyre-mulls-decision-future

Do the Bruins hold his rights if he goes back?

McDrew · Apr 15, 2015

Nope. If he goes back this year he'll be a UFA the second his college season ends.

opes · May 12, 2015

My wife grew up with Zane and his sister. (we live in his hometown) Anyway, his sister told me he was going to go pro after this year. I havent seen Zane since the season ended, so I havent asked him face to face. UND hockey is basically a religion here but I wouldnt be surprised if he left his senior year.

Anyway, heres a really cool story of him taking a girl with Cerbal Palsy to prom.

http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/region/3737869-videostory-zane-mcintyre-dances-prom-night-away-shayla-miller

opes · May 12, 2015

Its confirmed:

http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/3743238-und-hockey-zane-mcintyre-turn-pro

veritas · Oct 6, 2015

cshea said:
Zach Senyshyn- 4 goals this weekend, plus a shootout winner last night. 4 goals in 5 games to start his season (Sault St. Marie, OHL)

2 of them on the power play too. He didn't really get any PP time last year so this is very encouraging for a guy who needs to develop his skill with the puck.

TSC · Oct 8, 2015

My faith in this front office would increase exponentially if they end up hitting it out of the park with the 2015 draft.

There were more than a few people second guessing not just Senyshyn, but also DeBrusk especially considering who was left on the board when the Bruins picked. Lets hope we were wrong and Sweeny et al. know what they're doing.

Eddie Jurak · Oct 12, 2015

Kirk's latest update, leading off with Mr. Vatrano.

TheRealness · Oct 26, 2015

Disappointing for Senyshyn, although not unsurprising. He is still very raw, and has a longer path. DeBrusk is intriguing, as he seemed to have the best instincts out of their first round picks. Zboril seems to be up and down. Seems like a player who has a lot of maturing to do. Lauzon has been nails. Nice to see there. Gabrielle has been surprising, and his physicality will certainly play well. Have to admit I am also disappointed by the NCAA guys, especially Heinen. I am curious as to why he has not been as effective.

I agree with your comments on the Providence folks. Seems like there is little defense for the Baby B's, while Vatrano and Koko has been great. Have to wonder if Koko gets dealt, given the real possibility he will play in the KHL next year if he doesn't have some sort of guarantee he will start in Boston.

burstnbloom · Oct 26, 2015

Gabrielle quickly becoming a binky. He was thrown out of a game over the weekend for slapping five with his teammates after he scored a goal and continued on to slap five with his opponents bench. Awesome.

FelixMantilla · Oct 29, 2015

burstnbloom said:
Gabrielle quickly becoming a binky. He was thrown out of a game over the weekend for slapping five with his teammates after he scored a goal and continued on to slap five with his opponents bench. Awesome.

Would love to see a video of that.

RIFan · Nov 17, 2015

cshea said:
Random update...

CHL

Senyshyn- 20 games, 10g 5a
Zboril- 16 games, 3g, 4a
Gabrielle- 19 games, 14g, 6a
Lauzon- 19 games, 3g, 24a

DeBrusk and Carlo are currently injured. Gabrielle has been the surprise, he had a 4 point weekend with 12 PIM's. Leads his team in scoring. Senyshyn's totals might be a bit underwhelming, but he's on a mediocre team that doesn't score much (2.9 goals per game).

NCAA

Forsbaka-Karlsson- 10 games 3g, 10a
Heinen- 10 games, 4g, 4a
Kuraly- 12 games 1g, 4a
Fitzgerald- 9 games 7g, 6a
Donato- 6 games 3g, 2a
Bjork- 10 games, 2g 8a

Some good stuff here. JFK has gotten rave reviews at BU and Fitzgerald is playing well for BC, including a 4 point game over the weekend.

PROVIDENCE

Not much going on down here. Vatrano is up with the Bruins. Koko and Czarnik are injured. Griffith has 6 points in 7 games since returning from his preseason injury. The goalies have been a disappointment. Subban rocking an .850 save percentage in 5 games, McIntyre .876 in 8 games.

Czarnik was back Sunday. He's getting time with the 1st PP unit on the point. He's definitely an interesting prospect in the mold of Marchand. It's going to be tough to get a read on the goalies. The defense in front of them isn't great. Cross and Casto are the best of the lot and it drops off from there. Arnesson is adjusting to NA hockey, but shows some flashes. That said, Subban has looked very unimpressive in the games I've seen. Very prone to the soft goal and get's out of position a lot. I would have expected him to refine his technique a lot more going into his 2nd year.

RIFan · Nov 17, 2015

I've only made it to 3 games, so it's a small sample size. Blidh is one of the few guys they've had in every game so he's definitely in their plans. He's looked like a stronger player than I expected. 20 YO's in the AHL tend to get pushed around early as they adjust against older players. I think he's acquited himself well and already is handling some regular PK duty. I think all of that bodes well even if he hasn't shown anything offensively yet.

locknload · Dec 6, 2015

is that 7 goals 2 assists in 2 two games? Thats some serious production.

burstnbloom · Dec 7, 2015

Yes, it is. Senyshyn now has 18 goals and 7 assists in 28 games. He may not end up being better than Barzal but all the highlight real goals he is scoring on the rush make me feel like there is very little chance he is a total bust at this point. He looks like his worst case scenario is as a Paille/Grabner bottom 9 speed guy who can play on the PK. Hopefully he continues to develop and hits his ceiling, which is much more exciting.

The B’s Knees · Dec 16, 2015

Jeremy Lauzon was a late addition to Team Canada's WJC camp, and survived the first cut.
Will he end up being the best prospect out of this year's B's draft?

http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/two-players-added-to-njt-camp-roster-2016

burstnbloom · Dec 19, 2015

Another hat trick for Senyshyn last night. He now has 21 goals in 31 games.

The B’s Knees · Dec 20, 2015

Lauzon was among the last 4 cut from Team Canada today.

The B’s Knees · Dec 29, 2015

DeBrusk traded... by WHL junior teams.
Goes from Swift Current to Red Deer.
He's got 2 goals and an assist in his first 2 games with Red Deer, but is (-4) in those 2 games..

http://www.tsn.ca/rebels-acquire-debrusk-from-broncos-1.414439

Hearts Alive · Jan 4, 2016

For all the shit Sweeney took for the draft this year, it really is turning out to be quite the haul. You could even make the argument that Zboril was the one non-reach, yet has been arguably the most disappointing so far. Gabrielle and Senyshyn are both top 3 in goals for their respective leagues and DeBrusk has been piling on the points since being traded to Red Deer. There are still a few stragglers from the pre-Gretzky Chia drafts that still might bring some value to the team, but the last two years have been rock solid.

Hearts Alive · Jan 4, 2016

HA! I know this isn't the place for it, but whichever dope it was that stuck me with the Headly Lamar avatar gets a free handy! Love it!

The B’s Knees · Jan 8, 2016

Although helped out by many of the top players missing time due to the WJCs, it's nice to see Senyshyn third in goals in the OHL with 26 (matching last year's total), and Gabrielle third in the WHL in goals with 25 (surpassing last year's total).

Eddie Jurak · Jan 13, 2016

7 of the top 10 are 2015 draft picks. (Only Heinen, Grzelcyk, Donato are holdovers).

Eddie Jurak · Jan 13, 2016

Here's a podcast with Kirk talking in-depth about some of those on his list:

opes · Jan 27, 2016

Gustavsson is in the hospital. Who do they call up?

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