Prospect Info: Bruins Prospects XXIII

[Fenian24]

After leading Bentley in scoring two years ago, Drew Bavaro stepped up the level of competition by heading to Notre Dame. While the production has dwindled, it greatly understates his impact.

Bavaro’s a smooth, well-rounded defenceman. From the point, he consistently uses space, deceiving the whole time, and finds an open teammate. On occasion, he slips past a defender with a quick fake or dangles inside, and he has the playmaking to set up chances from these positions.

Elsewhere, Bavaro brings stability. More patient than aggressive, he steadily suffocates attacks and then makes a quick outlet to start the rush. Though the big hits come and hit, he’s a consistently effective physical player through tying up opponents, winning positioning, and boxing out opponents.

Like most NCAA free agent defencemen, Bavaro might lack that one true standout element to crack an NHL lineup. Becoming a more physical, aggressive defender is the natural pathway as a right-shot, 6-foot-2 blueliner. If he does that, he could become a solid bottom-pairing option who pitches in a bit of offence.

 

[Kegs]

After leading Bentley in scoring two years ago, Drew Bavaro stepped up the level of competition by heading to Notre Dame. While the production has dwindled, it greatly understates his impact.

Bavaro’s a smooth, well-rounded defenceman. From the point, he consistently uses space, deceiving the whole time, and finds an open teammate. On occasion, he slips past a defender with a quick fake or dangles inside, and he has the playmaking to set up chances from these positions.

Elsewhere, Bavaro brings stability. More patient than aggressive, he steadily suffocates attacks and then makes a quick outlet to start the rush. Though the big hits come and hit, he’s a consistently effective physical player through tying up opponents, winning positioning, and boxing out opponents.

Like most NCAA free agent defencemen, Bavaro might lack that one true standout element to crack an NHL lineup. Becoming a more physical, aggressive defender is the natural pathway as a right-shot, 6-foot-2 blueliner. If he does that, he could become a solid bottom-pairing option who pitches in a bit of offence.

What are the ratings out of? He got a lot of “5s”

 

[Dr Hook]

What are the ratings out of? He got a lot of “5s”

Out of 9 it says above. So he's mr. mediocre lol.

 

[Kegs]

Out of 9 it says above. So he's mr. mediocre lol.

Ah. Should have seen that. Ty.

 

[Dr Hook]

Ah. Should have seen that. Ty.

He looks like a good AHL signing. Maybe you get the rare NHL player out of a signing like this, but if not you probably have a solid PBruins Dman, and your legit prospects need to play with good players at that level to progress

 

[Kegs]

He looks like a good AHL signing. Maybe you get the rare NHL player out of a signing like this, but if not you probably have a solid PBruins Dman, and your legit prospects need to play with good players at that level to progress

Pretty much the expectation for all prospects. Even highly touted ones don’t always work out. It’s basically a crap shoot. You never know what 18 year old is going to be a good nhl player 7 years later. Generally the first couple of picks are the only slam dunk picks and some times those don’t even work out.

 

[bruins4thecup65]

We gotta get Colin Graff

Yeah it makes me curious, too. I think like you do, that Bussi is either going to be on the B's roster, or playing for another club -I think it's preparatory for him being the backup in Boston next year, whether it's Swayman or Ullmark that stays. Keyser's time seems to have passed. DiPietro and Bussi will both need waivers if they re-sign to be in Providence, so Bischel and Dyck could be the potential 1-2 there even if Sway and Ullmark both return (seems unlikely). They will also a spot to send one of them to Maine if needed.

Dipiegro shares with new guy next yr and is first call up if injury

 

[Dr Hook]

Dipiegro shares with new guy next yr and is first call up if injury

On DiPietro, If they sign him, and if he clears waivers, then yeah. I wonder if they will re-sign him and if so, does he clear waivers? That's the unknown right now. Then if Dyck turns pro he goes somewhere as well.

 

[Saxon Eric]

The typical Bruins move would be of course bringing in a veteran goalie that's had NHL experience to be the guy in Providence ,just in case that Bussi guy face plants...
DiPietro should get qualified, after that it gets hazy

 

[JoeIsAStud]

The typical Bruins move would be of course bringing in a veteran goalie that's had NHL experience to be the guy in Providence ,just in case that Bussi guy face plants...
DiPietro should get qualified, after that it gets hazy

I would not be the least bit surprised if you are right

Yeah, of course the guys who tend to be signed to be that AHL veteran guy who will easily go back and forth through waivers tend to have a pretty solid record of not being able to get it done at the NHL level

 

[HustleB]

On DiPietro, If they sign him, and if he clears waivers, then yeah. I wonder if they will re-sign him and if so, does he clear waivers? That's the unknown right now. Then if Dyck turns pro he goes somewhere as well.

I think they resign him. I think he makes it through waivers. If he does not, more power to him and I wish him well in his next stop. If he plays well I think it adds to the allure, of the Boston organization's ability to develop goalies.

 

[bobber]

I think they resign him. I think he makes it through waivers. If he does not, more power to him and I wish him well in his next stop. If he plays well I think it adds to the allure, of the Boston organization's ability to develop goalies.

DiPietro was probably considered the top OHL goalie in his last year of junior. Was pleasently surprised when I saw him in the Bruins fold.

 

[Kegs]

DiPietro was probably considered the top OHL goalie in his last year of junior. Was pleasently surprised when I saw him in the Bruins fold.

Thank you Jack Studnicka. Might be a robbery trade If DiPietro ends up being an nhl goalie. I wonder if he is related to Rick DiPietro

 

[bobber]

Thank you Jack Studnicka. Might be a robbery trade If DiPietro ends up being an nhl goalie. I wonder if he is related to Rick DiPietro

Michael was born in Windsor Ontario Canada. Rick is an American. I don't think they are related but not sure.Michael won the Memorial Cup in junior with a .934 save percentage.

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[bruinmann77]

Dipietro signed

 

[HustleB]

Well even a broken clock is right twice a day. I am far less reliable but thought the timing of this was funny.

I think they resign him. I think he makes it through waivers. If he does not, more power to him and I wish him well in his next stop. If he plays well I think it adds to the allure, of the Boston organization's ability to develop goalies.

 

[CDJ]

Studnicka is already in a new org and Dipietro is thriving in the AHL and Myrenberg is playing a pretty significant role over in Sweden

 

[bruinmann77]

I hope to hear how Myrenberg projects to the bruins. Love the goalie depth

 

[bruinmann77]

He's the guy I'm looking the most forward to. Seeing how he develops.

Get him working with Adam McQuaid

 

[bruins4thecup65]

Collin Graf pleaseee

 

[Kegs]

Get him working with Adam McQuaid

He has been working with him.

 

[Saxon Eric]

The week so far

Dyck 30 saves 6-3 win

Kostadinski -2 3-2 OT win
Nassen 2 assists +2

Busy night tonight and today

 

[SanDogBrewin]

 

[Raleighfern]

nice to see our two boys celebrating at the end of that clip.