With the calendar turning to 2023, things are starting to heat up with the prospects for the Boston Bruins. Since January started, there have been some impressive performances from some of the Black and Gold’s prospect pool.
In this edition of the latest Bruins Prospects report for The Hockey Writers, two members of the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League (AHL) earn a trip to the upcoming All-Star Game, and two prospects are continuing their strong seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
Matthew Poitras Stays on Torrid Pace
Needing center depth for the future, the Bruins selected three at the 2022 Entry Draft, and their first selection in the second round and 54th overall was Matthew Poitras. The 5-foot-11, 172-pond right-shot is leading the Guelph Storm in scoring with some impressive numbers in the OHL.
In his last five games, Poitras has 10 assists, including three in a 6-3 win over the London Knights on Jan. 13 and two in a 6-4 loss to the Owen Sound Attack. For the season, his development into a playmaker has taken off. In 36 games, he has nine goals and 39 assists for 48 points, just two points shy of his total in 68 games in 2021-22. His skill set is what caught the eye of Bruins Associate Director of Amateur Scouting Ryan Nadeau.
“We see a player that’s a driver, someone who has the puck a lot and can make things happen,” said Nadeau. “Even when he doesn’t have the puck, the motor is running, he’s getting involved.”
Poitras is still some time away from signing his entry-level contract, but if his development continues in the direction it’s heading this season, it’s a good sign for the future.
Bussi & Lettieri Earn AHL All-Star Honors
Two members of the P-Bruins will be attending the AHL All-Star Game in Laval, Quebec on Feb. 5 and 6. Goaltender Brandon Bussi and forward Vinni Lettieri will be heading to the festivities next month.
Bussi was signed as an undrafted free agent following his senior season at Western Michigan University last March. This season for the P-Bruins, he is 12-2-3 and sports a very impressive 2.16 goals against average (GAA) and a .935 save percentage (SV%) in his first full pro season. His GAA ranks…
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