Prospects playing for Providence now:
- Lysell
- Frederic Brunet
- Brett Harrison
- Merkolov
- John Beecher
- Lohrei
- Marc McLaughlin
- Bussi
Bruins Prospect News and Notes
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I just looked at his DOB: 3-10-2004. Fuck that made me feel old.
Cecil is 59: Prince is 38. Shit. It could be their grandson/son.
time for me to,go get the early bird.
Dans Locmelis scored his first goal at the World Hockey Championships to help Latvia upset Sweden.
While none of the teams were exactly star-studded, it leaves a final four of USA, Canada, Latvia and Germany.
I don't think many would have predicted those last 2 teams.
While none of the teams were exactly star-studded, it leaves a final four of USA, Canada, Latvia and Germany.
I don't think many would have predicted those last 2 teams.
Haven't done a good job of keeping up with the prospects this year. Bye week though!
USHL
Chris Pelosi (F, Sioux Falls) 34 games 16-21=37
Beckett Hendrickson (F, Sioux Falls) 34 games 14-20=20
NCAA
Oskar Jellvik (F, Boston College) 23 games 11-12=23
Andre Gasseau (F, Boston College) 23 games 8-11=19
Ty Gallagher (D, Boston University) 22 games 0-3=3
Riley Duran (F, Providence) 23 ganes 7-5=12
Philip Svedeback (G, Providence ) 23 games .898
Dans Locmelis (F, UMass Amherst) 15 ganes 5-2=7
Ryan Walsh (F, Cornell) 19 games 7-4=11
Cole Spicer (F, Minnesota-Duluth) 17 games 5-4=9
Quinn Olson (F, Minnesota-Duluth) 25 games 3-14=17
Jake Schmaltz (F, North Dakota) 22 games 0-7=7
Mason Langenbrunner (D, Harvard) 19 games 0-4=4
CHL
Jackson Edward (D, London) 41 games 5-16=21
Reid Dyck (G, Swift Current) 17 games .901
Europe
Jonathan Myrenberg (D, Swedish League) 37 games 1-7=8
Casper Nassen (F, Swedish Junior League) 29 games 6-11=17
Kristian Kostadinski (D, Swedish Junior League) 36 games 3-11=14
Of the NCAA guys, this is the last year of control for Olson. Not sure if he's done enough to get a contract. They also need to make a decision on Reid Dyck, his control ends this season. Duran, Gallagher and Schmaltz become free agents after next season so they probably make a decision on those 3 this year. I think Duran and Gallagher get signed. A surprise could be Jellvik but I think he goes back for another season.
USHL
Chris Pelosi (F, Sioux Falls) 34 games 16-21=37
Beckett Hendrickson (F, Sioux Falls) 34 games 14-20=20
NCAA
Oskar Jellvik (F, Boston College) 23 games 11-12=23
Andre Gasseau (F, Boston College) 23 games 8-11=19
Ty Gallagher (D, Boston University) 22 games 0-3=3
Riley Duran (F, Providence) 23 ganes 7-5=12
Philip Svedeback (G, Providence ) 23 games .898
Dans Locmelis (F, UMass Amherst) 15 ganes 5-2=7
Ryan Walsh (F, Cornell) 19 games 7-4=11
Cole Spicer (F, Minnesota-Duluth) 17 games 5-4=9
Quinn Olson (F, Minnesota-Duluth) 25 games 3-14=17
Jake Schmaltz (F, North Dakota) 22 games 0-7=7
Mason Langenbrunner (D, Harvard) 19 games 0-4=4
CHL
Jackson Edward (D, London) 41 games 5-16=21
Reid Dyck (G, Swift Current) 17 games .901
Europe
Jonathan Myrenberg (D, Swedish League) 37 games 1-7=8
Casper Nassen (F, Swedish Junior League) 29 games 6-11=17
Kristian Kostadinski (D, Swedish Junior League) 36 games 3-11=14
Of the NCAA guys, this is the last year of control for Olson. Not sure if he's done enough to get a contract. They also need to make a decision on Reid Dyck, his control ends this season. Duran, Gallagher and Schmaltz become free agents after next season so they probably make a decision on those 3 this year. I think Duran and Gallagher get signed. A surprise could be Jellvik but I think he goes back for another season.
https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/prospects-report-gasseau-jellvik-help-bc-to-big-weekend
I have simultaneous feelings about this.
I have simultaneous feelings about this.
Prospect seasons are winding down...
USHL
Chris Pelosi (F, Sioux Falls) 50 games 19-31=50
Beckett Hendrickson (F, Sioux Falls) 43 games 18-25=43
NCAA
Oskar Jellvik (F, Boston College) 35 games 12-23=35
Andre Gasseau (F, Boston College) 34 games 10-16=26
Ty Gallagher (D, Boston University) 32 games 0-5=5
Riley Duran (F, Providence) 35 ganes 9-7=16
Philip Svedeback (G, Providence ) 35 games .900
Dans Locmelis (F, UMass Amherst) 28 ganes 7-7=14
Ryan Walsh (F, Cornell) 31 games 11-9=20
Cole Spicer (F, Minnesota-Duluth) 17 games 5-4=9
Quinn Olson (F, Minnesota-Duluth) 37 games 4-17=21
Jake Schmaltz (F, North Dakota) 34 games 1-10=11
Mason Langenbrunner (D, Harvard) 32 games 0-5=5
CHL
Jackson Edward (D, London) 57 games 7-23=30
Reid Dyck (G, Swift Current) 34 games .911
Europe
Jonathan Myrenberg (D, Swedish League) 50 games 2-9=11
Casper Nassen (F, Swedish Junior League) 41 games 16-15=31
Kristian Kostadinski (D, Swedish Junior League) 46 games 3-15=18
USHL
Chris Pelosi (F, Sioux Falls) 50 games 19-31=50
Beckett Hendrickson (F, Sioux Falls) 43 games 18-25=43
NCAA
Oskar Jellvik (F, Boston College) 35 games 12-23=35
Andre Gasseau (F, Boston College) 34 games 10-16=26
Ty Gallagher (D, Boston University) 32 games 0-5=5
Riley Duran (F, Providence) 35 ganes 9-7=16
Philip Svedeback (G, Providence ) 35 games .900
Dans Locmelis (F, UMass Amherst) 28 ganes 7-7=14
Ryan Walsh (F, Cornell) 31 games 11-9=20
Cole Spicer (F, Minnesota-Duluth) 17 games 5-4=9
Quinn Olson (F, Minnesota-Duluth) 37 games 4-17=21
Jake Schmaltz (F, North Dakota) 34 games 1-10=11
Mason Langenbrunner (D, Harvard) 32 games 0-5=5
CHL
Jackson Edward (D, London) 57 games 7-23=30
Reid Dyck (G, Swift Current) 34 games .911
Europe
Jonathan Myrenberg (D, Swedish League) 50 games 2-9=11
Casper Nassen (F, Swedish Junior League) 41 games 16-15=31
Kristian Kostadinski (D, Swedish Junior League) 46 games 3-15=18
So looking forward to the NCAA tournament/frozen four with BC so strong this year and our top two NCAA prospects (Jellvik and Gasseau) BCers. Actually, maybe our ONLY two decent NCAA prospects based on the numbers
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Dan Locmelis the C at UMass is a good prospect. He has a good international track record. He was 7-7-14 after a BS NCAA suspension to start the year. He definitely got better as he adjusted to North America hockey, but a nice transition year
Ryan Walsh the C at Cornell also had a good Freshman year.
Obviously you want to see both have that leap from their Freshman to their Sophomore year like we saw from Jelvik
Haven't updated on the prospects this season.
NCAA
Dean Letourneau (C, Boston College) 15 games, 0-2=2
Andre Gasseau (F, Boston College) 16 games 8-3=11
Oskar Jellvik (F, Boston College) 14 games 2-7=9
Dans Locmelis (F, UMass Amherst) 16 games 3-12=15
Christopher Pelosi (F, Quinnipiac) 15 games 2-3=5
Elliott Goenewold (D, Quinnipiac) 15 games 2-2=4
Beckett Hendrickson (F, Minnesota) 18 games 2-2=4
Jake Schmaltz (F, North Dakota) 17 games 2-6=8
Ryan Walsh (F, Cornell) 11 ganes 5-5=10
Casper Nassen (F, Miami - Ohio) 18 games 3-3=6
Ty Gallagher (D, Colorado College) 14 ganes 3-8=15
Mason Langenbrunner (D, Harvard) 10 ganes 2-0=2
Philip Svedeback (G, Providence) 12 games, .922
USHL
Jonathan Morello (F, Dubuque) 22 ganes 1-7=8
Cole Spicer (F, Dubuqe) 7 ganes 0-3=3
Kristian Kostadinski (D, Dubuque) 24 ganes 1-3=4
Europe
Jonathan Myrenberg (D, Swedish Hockey League) - Hasn't played
CHL
Loke Johansson (D, Montcon, QMJHL) 27 games 2-7=9
The rest are in Providence.
Letourneau is a long term project and is skipping a level so I wouldn't be too concerned about the counting numbers. He's playing 4th line minutes for BC. The original plan was for him to spend the year in the USHL before heading to BC but Will Smith ended up leaving BC earlier than anticipated which has accelerated Letourneau's arrival.
Gasseau and Jellvik are in their junior years. The B's hold their rights through next season but this year is probably the signing year. Gallagher is the the same boat. Have not watched him play but he seems to be player more for Colorado College than he did at BU after Pandolfo took over.
NCAA
Dean Letourneau (C, Boston College) 15 games, 0-2=2
Andre Gasseau (F, Boston College) 16 games 8-3=11
Oskar Jellvik (F, Boston College) 14 games 2-7=9
Dans Locmelis (F, UMass Amherst) 16 games 3-12=15
Christopher Pelosi (F, Quinnipiac) 15 games 2-3=5
Elliott Goenewold (D, Quinnipiac) 15 games 2-2=4
Beckett Hendrickson (F, Minnesota) 18 games 2-2=4
Jake Schmaltz (F, North Dakota) 17 games 2-6=8
Ryan Walsh (F, Cornell) 11 ganes 5-5=10
Casper Nassen (F, Miami - Ohio) 18 games 3-3=6
Ty Gallagher (D, Colorado College) 14 ganes 3-8=15
Mason Langenbrunner (D, Harvard) 10 ganes 2-0=2
Philip Svedeback (G, Providence) 12 games, .922
USHL
Jonathan Morello (F, Dubuque) 22 ganes 1-7=8
Cole Spicer (F, Dubuqe) 7 ganes 0-3=3
Kristian Kostadinski (D, Dubuque) 24 ganes 1-3=4
Europe
Jonathan Myrenberg (D, Swedish Hockey League) - Hasn't played
CHL
Loke Johansson (D, Montcon, QMJHL) 27 games 2-7=9
The rest are in Providence.
Letourneau is a long term project and is skipping a level so I wouldn't be too concerned about the counting numbers. He's playing 4th line minutes for BC. The original plan was for him to spend the year in the USHL before heading to BC but Will Smith ended up leaving BC earlier than anticipated which has accelerated Letourneau's arrival.
Gasseau and Jellvik are in their junior years. The B's hold their rights through next season but this year is probably the signing year. Gallagher is the the same boat. Have not watched him play but he seems to be player more for Colorado College than he did at BU after Pandolfo took over.
I’d expect both Pelosi and Groenewold to be better in the second half of the season.
Meh, we don''t need him. There is no room for skill players on this team(.................grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr)
https://x.com/MarkDivver/status/1868462899280347576
"For Poitras down here, it's the things that we believe will give him longevity in the NHL -- digging in in the D zone and on the walls. "We really value that here. Those are the things that build credit in the bank for him when he goes up."
Exhausting franchise wastes player they need in the NHL in Providence.
"For Poitras down here, it's the things that we believe will give him longevity in the NHL -- digging in in the D zone and on the walls. "We really value that here. Those are the things that build credit in the bank for him when he goes up."
Exhausting franchise wastes player they need in the NHL in Providence.
The next one is even worse --
"He's an offensive player but if he's going to play center in the National Hockey League, those are the things he needs to value. "That's what the foundation of being a Bruin is. He's doing a real good job of understanding that"
"He's an offensive player but if he's going to play center in the National Hockey League, those are the things he needs to value. "That's what the foundation of being a Bruin is. He's doing a real good job of understanding that"
He’s not on the trip so they’re not bringing him up for the next two. The Christmas roster freeze starts Thursday before the Edmonton game and lasts until 12/27.
Poitras should be in the Boston lineup for that 12/27 game against Columbus, and they’re really isn’t any excuse as to why not.
Minor nitpick but the roster freeze doesn't apply to AHL promotions. They could call him up during the freeze. They just can't waive, trade or demote anyone which is what they'd need to do to clear roster and cap space to call Poitras up.
Tyler Johson is probably nearing the end of his rope and will hit waivers either before or after the break. They are essentially stuck with Wahlstrom in the short term so I'd imagine he is getting the next opportunity.
They've also sort of settled on Zacha/Lindholm/Coyle down the middle. They could always shuffle Zacha back to the wing but that line has been decent recently, as has the Lindholm line. The most glaring need is still on the wing and I don't think they want him on the wing.
Tyler Johson is probably nearing the end of his rope and will hit waivers either before or after the break. They are essentially stuck with Wahlstrom in the short term so I'd imagine he is getting the next opportunity.
They've also sort of settled on Zacha/Lindholm/Coyle down the middle. They could always shuffle Zacha back to the wing but that line has been decent recently, as has the Lindholm line. The most glaring need is still on the wing and I don't think they want him on the wing.
I’m gonna push back on the Poitras grumblings here.
The NHL is, unequivocably, not a development league. If the Bruins front office thinks that Poitras needs to continue developing his all-around game because they see him as a top six center for the future, then I think he absolutely should be in Providence working on those things.
I’ve seen the Pruins a couple of times this year, and while Poitras has looked good, it’s not like he’s dominating.
I do enjoy that the prevailing vibe around here has been that the FO sucks at drafting and development, yet when they appear to be attempting to slowly develop a young player, they get ripped.
The NHL is, unequivocably, not a development league. If the Bruins front office thinks that Poitras needs to continue developing his all-around game because they see him as a top six center for the future, then I think he absolutely should be in Providence working on those things.
I’ve seen the Pruins a couple of times this year, and while Poitras has looked good, it’s not like he’s dominating.
I do enjoy that the prevailing vibe around here has been that the FO sucks at drafting and development, yet when they appear to be attempting to slowly develop a young player, they get ripped.
The Bruins/Sweeney being good at drafting will be the hill that I die on. I think I've been consistent with that take.
My criticism with their handling of Poitras was that I didn't think he needed to be sent down in the first place. I thought he was holding his own and was a bright spot in a season where 90% of the team was performing below expectation.
It is kind of funny though. If they had just started Poitras in the AHL this year, I don't think there's nearly the same amount of hand wringing.
This is my take as well. He's going to be put as 3C, or at RW, and he needs to develop. Let him be the 1C, 1st PP guy in Providence. Give him a Krejci year in Providence, and I think it will help him a lot.
The 10-country 2025 World Juniors kick off tomorrow. The Blues lead with 9 prospects in the tournament.
Only one NHL team is without any prospects in the tourney - yup, the Bruins.
https://www.nhl.com/news/st-louis-blues-prospects-highlight-world-juniors-rosters
Only one NHL team is without any prospects in the tourney - yup, the Bruins.
https://www.nhl.com/news/st-louis-blues-prospects-highlight-world-juniors-rosters
Does not having any good under 20 prospects really mean the system is barren? Or does it mean they traded away some Number 1s but have other potential in the system?
I'm one of the biggest Fire Sweeney guys here, but I'm not sure this is why
I'm one of the biggest Fire Sweeney guys here, but I'm not sure this is why
I believe that they not having any prospects in this tournament is a combination of:
They have had only one pick in the top 90 of the last two drafts. Anyone picked before the 2023 draft is too old for this tournament and not eligible.
That one pick is Dean Letourneau, who while an intriguing prospect given his size and skill, wasn’t going to make team Canada as an 18 year old. If he were Swiss or Czech, he’s probably in this tournament and we aren’t having this conversation.
Also all of the Bruins draft picks in the later rounds are all from the US, Canada, and Sweden. Not a lot of 5-7 rounders make those teams. Again, if guys like Pelosi and Henderson were Swiss or German, they are probably in this tournament.
It's not a big deal, it's not totally uncommon for a team to have zero participants in the WJC's.
The rosters are basically entirely 18 and 19 year olds, so players drafted in the past 2 drafts. Kids drafted in rounds 4-7 generally aren't making it unless it's from a smaller, less competitive nation. The Bruins haven't had any high picks the past 2 years. Letourneau is the only one and he was always viewed as a raw prospect and not on the radar for a WJC team.
The system is "barren" in the sense that they've traded so many picks that they don't have the volume of players but it's not in rough shape in terms of the players they do have. They generally find NHL players all over the draft even if the ceiling is limited for some of them.
The rosters are basically entirely 18 and 19 year olds, so players drafted in the past 2 drafts. Kids drafted in rounds 4-7 generally aren't making it unless it's from a smaller, less competitive nation. The Bruins haven't had any high picks the past 2 years. Letourneau is the only one and he was always viewed as a raw prospect and not on the radar for a WJC team.
The system is "barren" in the sense that they've traded so many picks that they don't have the volume of players but it's not in rough shape in terms of the players they do have. They generally find NHL players all over the draft even if the ceiling is limited for some of them.
I haven’t been to any BC games but looks like Letourneau is playing a defensive role on their 3rd or 4th line while BC is getting much of their scoring from their top 2 lines of highly drafted players (and the Bruins Jellvik/Gasseau!). 2 pts in 15 games. But, none of the bottom line players has more than 5 points and the team’s overall scoring is down for 2023.
Tage Thompson isn’t a super relevant comparison this season as he played for USTDP before starting at UCONN. His UCONN stats do show that if Dean is going to be a top line player, we should expect good college production. But it’s clearly not going to come this year at BC. Excited to see the if he produces down the stretch and then I feel like next year will be more important from a stat watching perspective. Happy to hear anyone who’s watched BC this year.
Tage Thompson isn’t a super relevant comparison this season as he played for USTDP before starting at UCONN. His UCONN stats do show that if Dean is going to be a top line player, we should expect good college production. But it’s clearly not going to come this year at BC. Excited to see the if he produces down the stretch and then I feel like next year will be more important from a stat watching perspective. Happy to hear anyone who’s watched BC this year.
Letourneau was going to wait a year to enroll at BC, but then Will Smith unexpectedly jumped to the NHL, which opened up a spot for him now. He's definitely a developmental project.
Agreed. With games only on the weekends, the AHL schedule is way more conducive to supplemental work. Lifting, skills development, etc.
I'd also just make the point that these guys scoring in Providence is proof that they're finding success with what they're being asked to do. It's not like they have a limited number of lifetime points that they're wasting in the AHL. You get worried when they stagnate, not when they do well.
Canada has sucked at scoring goals the entire tournament. Major questions with the roster construction will be coming, as the #3,4 and 6 players (amongst others) in last year’s draft were left off the team.
Yeah, that's 2 years in a row where they get ousted in the quarter finals. The Hockey Canada brain trust again trying to be too savvy by picking "character" players over skilled players. Those character players kept Canada in the penalty box the whole tournament and it was their ultimate demise (and lack of scoring of course). Changes will be coming.
DiPietro and defenseman Michael Callahan make the AHL all-stars announced today. I don't know much about Callahan but DiPietro continues to improve and this year's numbers are impressive (2.04 GA, .925 save %). He might be one of those late developing goalies. OTOH, not sure what has happened to Brandon Bussi who looked terrific a few years ago
Bussi's rebound control is horrific and has gotten worse instead of better for some reason. That's the biggest difference to me (others on this board are far better at evaluating goalie play than i am though)
DiPietro actually has a bit more 'pedigree' than Bussi, as he's played for Canada at the 2019 World Juniors, won a gold with Canada at the 2021 World Championships, won the Memorial Cup, and was drafted (3rd round by Van).
I think one of the main drawbacks with him has been that he's "only" 6'-0 (while Bussi is 6'-5) and that doesn't fit the newer goalie profile.
I think one of the main drawbacks with him has been that he's "only" 6'-0 (while Bussi is 6'-5) and that doesn't fit the newer goalie profile.