Boston Bruins: 2 Prospects Who Could Make The Team Next Season

Having a strong prospect pool is such an important thing, as it helps determine the future success of all NHL franchises. Although it is always nice to be competitive now, things changes rapidly and it truly is a young man's league. Therefore, it feels right to start a 32-team segment covering them. During it, we will be looking at two prospects from every NHL franchise who could become NHLers next season.

In this article, we will be discussing the Boston Bruins. The Bruins do not have the strongest of prospect pools, but there are some players who could challenge for a spot next season. They did add a handful of free agents this season though, so these two forwards do have a lot going against them.

Goaltender Jeremy Swayman is surely making the team after how well he played last season. He seems to have already graduated from prospect status, so he will not be discussed in this list. Also, 2019 first-round pick John Beecher has confirmed that he will be going back to college this upcoming season. Thus, he will not be talked about, either.

Jack Studnicka C/RW: Jack Studnicka was expected to become an NHL regular last season, but struggled with the team. In 20 games, the 22-year-old only had a goal and three points. He was even given chances on the second-line, but he simply was not ready. He would finish the year with Providence and had seven assists in 11 games. With the Bruins losing David Krejci this off-season, he will be given the chance to compete for the second-line center job. Yet, he also has a lot going against him, as the Bruins signed centers Erik Haula and Tomas Nosek this off-season. Charlie Coyle also seems like the current frontrunner. At a minimum, Studnicka should be given chances to play when injuries occur.

Fabian Lysell RW: The Bruins just drafted Fabian Lysell 21st overall at the NHL Entry Draft. He will likely start the season with the Providence Bruins, but if he has a strong camp, perhaps he could be given some NHL time, too. He is just 18-years-old, so there is no need to rush him. However, it would not be surprising to see him get a game or two at the NHL level this season when injuries inevitably occur. He is seen as a player with a lot of potential, so he will be a fun one to watch.