Prospect Info: Bruins Prospects XXV
- Thread starter Gee Wally
- Start date
Kegs
Registered User
- Nov 10, 2010
- 3,554
- 5,837
Patdud
Registered User
bruinmann77
Registered User
mar2kbos
Registered User
- Sep 28, 2017
- 6,520
- 9,677
Yeah I am all for giving him a chance, but not even one goal you have to wonder if they don’t just cut him next season. There are only so many roster slots. He needs to have a monster off season.
Grasshopperking
Registered User
Don't love it but the jump from HS to NCAA must have been a shock. Yeah, tough season. Still holding out hope that it's a confluence of jump of competition, limited ice time on a stacked team and growing into his size
WickedWitch74
Registered User
He should do what Cole Spicer did. Leave BC and go play in the USHL for a season before entering the portal.
MarchysNoseKnows
Big Hat No Cattle
- Feb 14, 2018
- 8,268
- 21,182
Yeah Spicer really laid the groundwork for a path to be followed
I’m surprised that anyone on this board didn’t know Letourneau was a Bruins first round pick. This is mostly pretty big Bruins fans posting here, so imagine my shock, when a regular poster thought they took this kid in the 7th round.
We shall see. A lot of known detractors celebrating so early make me think I should hold judgement for now. The only way to find a Tage Thompson like player is to gamble on guys like Letourneau. I’m not sold that this kid is a bust. It was a huge jump from Canadian high school to elite NCAA and in the final four he looked decent to me with limited ice. I look forward to seeing the trajectory these next few years.
BostonBob
4 Ever The Greatest
Yup - Brown and Lettieri should be double-shifting every game.
The first time I read the article it was 1st rather than first. Probably wasn't fully paying attention for whatever reason.
Prospects is admittedly a weak spot in what I know about the game. I'll know if the tippy top of the draft like most people but everything after that is hit or miss. I'll know who somebody like Frasier Minten is but then somebody like a Hutson brother will draw a blank.
I think for me, I don't get as invested in watching prospects because it's still generally a crapchute it they make it. Baseball is similar though I'll be more in the know because I play MLB the show which routinely gases up prospects years before they're ready.
Kegs
Registered User
- Nov 10, 2010
- 3,554
- 5,837
WickedWitch74
Registered User
I like that, and would support him in his decision to stay at BC if his education is paramount.
But... As a 1st Round pick, and a potential impact NHL player, he stands to make millions of dollars doing what he loves. If he believes in himself as a hockey player he should think about other options, like transitioning to USHL to get playing time, experience and confidence. From there, he can return to school and continue his education journey.
I worry that he's going to really struggle if he doesn't get the monkey off his back and score a goal very early on next season. It could really torpedo his confidence.
I’ve seen Letourneau play including his very limited time on ice vs Bentley. The kid is a freshman playing on the fourth line on a team loaded with offensive talent.
Next season will be a big one for him as he would normally advance in the lineup
Next season will be a big one for him as he would normally advance in the lineup
The Bruins have a strong vested interest in the player, and have conversations with the player, and of course will spend time with the player at Development camp. They also have conversations with the coaching staff at BC. If they have concerns about his development they might push him to pursue alternatives, but I doubt that happens.
Olden McGroin
Who has more fun than us?
- Aug 1, 2009
- 5,066
- 13,830
Terrier
Registered User
Good news. I was rooting for UMass to get to St. Louis, but they still acquitted themselves extremely well in Fargo.
Son of Donegal
Stay-at-home defenseman with zero upside.
This is literally all there is to say. At most, I expected a 10pt season from him. Natural freshman are rare in College. Natural freshman who are 6'7" with an offensive profile do not exist.
He’s a unique player with a unique development path. If he reaches his potential, it will take longer than other.
I am still excited about what this kid does when he is a complete horse of a man.
People are already writing him off.
Let's see what happens. Even if it's a whiff, credit to Sweeney & Co.swinging for the fences.
quietbruinfan
Salt and light
I would have preferred Dans L to stay in college one more year, but his coach and others seem to disagree from what I read.
At any rate, welcome aboard.
At any rate, welcome aboard.
Last edited:
I would be pretty surprised if he stayed, but he hasn't signed yet, so it is possible. I think he should come out
