Boston Bruins: Names to know at Development Camp

DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 17: Johnny Beecher #17 of the Michigan Wolverines follows the play against the Michigan State Spartans during the first period of the annual NCAA hockey game, Duel in the D at Little Caesars Arena on February 17, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 17: Johnny Beecher #17 of the Michigan Wolverines follows the play against the Michigan State Spartans during the first period of the annual NCAA hockey game, Duel in the D at Little Caesars Arena on February 17, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Don Sweeney and Cam Neely of the Boston Bruins attend the first round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. They picked Quinn Olson in the third round (92nd overall) (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JUNE 21: (L-R) Don Sweeney and Cam Neely of the Boston Bruins attend the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

The Boston Bruins development camp is set to kick off this week, running from August 2-6.

It’s an opportunity for the Bruins to see where their prospects are, and bring in some invitees to see if they would be someone of interest for the Bruins to keep an eye on.

In total, there are 28 players heading to the Warrior Ice Arena. There will be 15 forwards, 10 defensemen, and three goaltenders. Out of those 28,15 come as draft picks of Boston, while the other 13 are invitees.

Here is the full list of those participating at the camp.

Forwards:
Johnny Beecher, Riley Duran, Parker Ford*, Andre Gasseau, Tyler Gratton*, Curtis Hall, Brett Harrison, Matthew Kopperud*, Trevor Kuntar, Reed Lebster*, Marc McLaughlin*, Benjamin Myers*, Quinn Olson, Jake Schmaltz, and Alex-Olivier Voyer*.

Defensemen:
Ty Gallagher, JD Greenway*, Mason Langenbrunner, Mason Lohrei, Brady Lyle, Anton Malmstrom*, Ryan Mast, Dustyn McFaul, Travis Mitchell*, and Brandon Scanlin*.

Goaltenders:
Kyle Keyser, Zachary Stejskal*, and Keith Petruzzelli*

*Indicates attendance to Development Camp is on an invite basis.

With seven open roster spots, there is an opportunity for some of the participants to earn themselves a professional contract. For others, it’s a chance for the Bruins’ organization to see them in full action.

With that, here are a few names to watch out for at development camp for the Bruins.