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Boston Bruins: Top 5 prospects to get excited about this season

By Hannah Manning

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 06: Boston Bruins Defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (79) waits for the puck to drop on a face off. During the Boston Bruins game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on April 06, 2019 at TD Garden in Boston, MA. (Photo by Michael Tureski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 06: Boston Bruins Defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (79) waits for the puck to drop on a face off. During the Boston Bruins game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on April 06, 2019 at TD Garden in Boston, MA. (Photo by Michael Tureski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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BOSTON - JUNE 26: The first group take a knee as they get instructions before a drill during a Boston Bruins development camp at Warrior Ice Arena in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston on June 26, 2019. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
BOSTON – JUNE 26: The first group take a knee as they get instructions before a drill during a Boston Bruins development camp at Warrior Ice Arena in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston on June 26, 2019. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) /

Honorable Mentions

Before we get to numero uno in who I think all Boston Bruins fans should stan this year, it’s only fair to provide some honorable mentions:

  • Trent Frederic
    • I really, really like this kid. I think Frederic can blossom into a reliable centerman given some more time to hone his game in Providence as well as some short stints up with the main squad. Given some of the roster gymnastics that happens during the regular season accommodating injuries, I wouldn’t at all be surprised to see Frederic on the fourth line for a good stretch this season.
  • John Beecher
    • Not the activist poet, but the 2019 Bruins first-round draft pick. If my college hockey agenda didn’t come out before, here it is now: Beecher will prove to be a key player for the University of Michigan this year. The U.S. National Team product is bringing strong skating and keen offensive instincts to Ann Arbor. Even though Bruins fans are going to have to be really patient with Beecher (John, if you’re reading this, please get your degree and take the time to develop your game in college!), at least it’ll be relatively easy to keep up with his shenanigans. Keep an eye on this one, folks.
  • Anders Bjork
    • Bjork was the bane of my existence when he was at Notre Dame and I attended UMass Lowell. He shall never be forgiven for his crimes against me, but I’ll give credit where it’s due and be straight with you all: he’s a good hockey player who could well become a core player if fate decides to play us favorable cards. He’ll get that permanent spot eventually, and I’m only being a bit hyperbolic when I say he’d look pretty good on the Bruins’ second line. Once he’s given a good enough chance, I believe Bjork will produce lots of offense for Boston.
  • Zachary Senyshyn
    • I know what you’re all thinking. I understand some of you may still be upset that Sweeney took him over, say, Mat Barzal or basically anyone else during that fateful day in 2015. I was as confused myself. Anguished, even. But I’m a very nice and reasonable person, and I know that some investments just take a little bit more time than others. Senyshyn’s not a DeBrusk. He’s not quite ready to jump into an NHL lineup and really stick, but I like what he’s been doing in Providence. Given more time and an actual look by the Bruins, I think Senyshyn could prove to be one of Sweeney’s shrewder moves a little while from now. This article has been all about having patience, and as a Senyshyn Rights Activist, I’m willing to wait this one out.
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